Wildlife haven: Campsites in Australia

Woodlands Farmstay

• Bushcamp on a working farm five minutes’ drive from Howard
• Toogoom Beach 20 minutes’ drive; Urangan 35 minutes
• Dogs welcome; resident goats and miniature horses; wallaby sightings

Cheynes Beach Caravan Park

• Well-maintained peaceful park five minutes' walk from Cheynes beach
• On the edge of Waychinicup National Park for activities and wildlife
• Takeaway, communal barbecues, camp kitchen and well-stocked shop

Chittering Acres

• Scenic 700-acre property just off the Great Northern Highway
• A 50-minute drive from Perth; close to hiking trails and wineries
• Wild camping with all-weather access and great views

Coffs Harbour Camping

Breeze Holiday Parks - Grampians

• Family-friendly site on the edge of Grampians National Park
• Halls Gap village five minutes’ drive; MacKenzie Falls 25 minutes
• Communal firepit, camp kitchen, playground and dog enclosure on site

Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island

• Family holiday park on a Phillip Island beachfront in Victoria
• Penguin Parade 20 minutes’ drive; The Nobbies 25 minutes
• Basketball court, games room, bouncy castle; cafés five minutes’ walk

Island Gateway Holiday Park

• Well-maintained site half an hour’s walk from Airlie Beach
• Tours including scenic flights and Whitsundays boat trips organised
• Daily bird feeding, wifi, snack kiosk, playground and miniature golf

Lakeside Mansfield Holiday Park

McLean Beach Caravan Park

Nambucca River Tourist Park

• Award-winning site on the banks of the Nambucca river
• Five minutes' drive from Macksville and 15 from Coffs coast beaches
• Private fishing jetty, boat ramp, kayak hire and outdoor pool

Maca's Camping Ground

• Calm and quiet wildlife haven 20 minutes' drive from the coast
• Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads both within 40 minutes' drive
• Handy for the area's annual music festivals

Padthaway Caravan Park

• Stunning bushland and garden setting in the Padthaway wine region
• Take a bushwalking trail to see koalas, kangaroos and wallabies
• Immaculate amenities, miniature golf, barbecue and guest kitchen

Drummond Cove Holiday Park

• Spacious site with short walking trail to the Indian Ocean
• A 10-minute drive from watersports and wildlife walks in Geraldton
• Pool and playground; shop and camp kitchen

BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks – Katherine

• 44-acre dog-friendly destination where the outback meets the tropics
• A five-minute drive from the Katherine Hot Springs
• Swimming pool and spa on site and a restaurant a short walk away

Anglesea Family Caravan Park

• The only holiday park in Anglesea with beach and river frontage
• Spectacular setting over 16 hectares on the Great Ocean Road
• Pool, playground, toddlers' playroom, barbecues and miniature golf

Mt Barney Wilderness Camping

• Bush retreat with some luxury touches in the McPherson Range mountains
• Marked bush walks from the site, including a trail to Upper Portals
• Central bush hall with a fully-equipped kitchen; hot showers on site

Fossickers Tourist Park

• Friendly and peaceful holiday park on the Peel River at Nundle, NSW
• Five minutes’ walk to Nundle museums; 15 minutes’ drive to Chaffey Dam
• Communal kitchen and tennis courts; gold prospecting next to the site

Coodlie Park Eco Retreat

• Unique off-grid bush campground and eco retreat