Wild camping: Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in Australia

Kookabookra Falls

• Dog-friendly bush getaway in Kookabookra with a waterfall
• In a gem fossicking area, 55 minutes’ drive from Glen Innes
• Swimming and kayaking in water holes; other outdoor activities on site

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

Willow Glen Alpaca Farm

• Off-grid Adelaide Hills campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Hahndorf
• Wineries 10 minutes’ drive; Mount Lofty Botanic Garden 20 minutes
• Pick-your-own bush pitches on a working farm with alpacas and sheep

Coffs Harbour Camping

Lokuttara

• Quiet three-acre rural Victoria site on the banks of Myrtle Creek
• Bendigo, Mount Alexander and Lake Eppalock within a half-hour drive
• Simple facilities; great spot for stargazing and wildlife watching

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

Footprints in Style

Earthly Brewing Co

• Quiet 160-acre campsite with views of Girraween National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Ballandean and 30 minutes from Tenterfield
• Wild-style location deep in the Granite Belt wine region

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

Two Little Piggies

• Huge and peaceful pitches on a 36-acre rural New South Wales site
• A 20-minute drive to Goulburn; Bungonia National Park 50 minutes
• Overlooking Lake Pejar, with fishing/watersports access close by

Coodlie Park Eco Retreat

• Unique off-grid bush campground and eco retreat

Kingston-on-Murray Caravan Park

• Peaceful rural site on the banks of the Murray River
• Canoe hire on site and five minutes' drive from nearest wineries
• Swimming pool, pedal cars and kids' school holiday activities

Lakeside Mansfield Holiday Park

Parry Creek Farm Tourist Resort and Caravan Park

• Remote, peaceful site in the Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve
• Excellent base for birdwatching, nature walks, fishing and wild swims
• Licensed restaurant and outdoor swimming pool on site

Buxton Bush Camp

• Queensland campsite overlooking the Burrum and Gregory rivers
• Childers 25 minutes’ drive; Burrum Coast National Park 40 minutes
• Licensed bar and bistro at weekends; fishing, kayaking and hiking