Category: Campsites
Discover in-depth reviews of campsites across Australia, covering both free and paid options, organised by state and with local tips for each region. As we travel with our caravan and dog, we assess each site through a “nomad-friendly” lens, looking at factors like ease of access, noise levels, amenities, safety and suitability for travellers with pets and caravans.
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Lake King Waterfront Park
Read more: Lake King Waterfront ParkWe arrived after 3 days on the road from Mildura. The drop in temperature was a bit of a shock to the system as well as the rain we had avoided for awhile. Setting up in the rain is never fun. The park itself was a pleasant surprise, well run with near new amenities and…
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Smoko Campground – Free
Read more: Smoko Campground – FreeThis has to be one of the nicest free campgrounds we have been to in a while. Beautiful scenery, which for us was reminiscence of Canada. A lake to cool down in, plenty of space and walking tracks. This campground follows on from our previous over night camp at Echuca Rotary Park. Our Experience We…
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Echuca Rotary Park – Donation Camp
Read more: Echuca Rotary Park – Donation CampThis is a good donation camp site to stop at for a few days. You do have to be self contained, but with enough supplies you could stay here for a week. The place felt safe, with some other campers being there for a few days. Our Opinion This campsite is big, so no need…
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Discovery Parks – Mildura
Read more: Discovery Parks – MilduraWe stayed here in March, the park itself was wonderful with all the usual features you would expect from a Discovery Park. This park is technically in NSW, on the other side of the Murrey River. Still close to town which is a 2 minute drive over the bridge. Discovery Park Buronga is conveniently located…
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Nyah Recreation Reserve review
Read more: Nyah Recreation Reserve reviewA free-camp on the Murray River where Nyah Recreation Reserve offers plenty of room with reasonable level sites with plenty of shade from the trees. We drove for about 1km around the reserve, so when we say plenty of room, there really is. Our Opinion When you arrive to Nyah Recreation Reserve camp site you…
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Lake Lonsdale Camping
Read more: Lake Lonsdale CampingWe stayed at Lake Lonsdale a few weeks ago for a over night stop on our way to Melbourne. Besides the warning about blue/green algae which means don’t touch the water, even for our dog Shadow. It was a good, peaceful place with drop toilets, which surprisingly were clean and not smelly. Our Opinion This…
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Bordertown Recreation Lake
Read more: Bordertown Recreation LakeThis is a review of the Bordertown Recreation lake, a donation camp next to a lake and the town of Bordertown, SA. An excellent overnight stop, or stay for a few days. Our Opinion If you are passing this way and need a place to stop overnight then this is a little gem of place…
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Lake Albert Caravan Park
Read more: Lake Albert Caravan ParkLake Albert Caravan park is located in Meningie in South Australia right on Lake Albert. We stayed at this park for 9 days over the busy Australia day weekend. This park is located just a quick 5 minutes walk from the township of Meningie, a small town with all the basic amenities that one would…
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Millicent Lakeside Caravan Park
Read more: Millicent Lakeside Caravan ParkOur review of the Millicent Lakeside Caravan Park is a positive one. A nice picturesque park with lovely green grass, and level sites. If you are after somewhere to stay that is quite and centrally located to a number of attractions then this place should be on your list. There a cockateels there that do…
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Kohlhagens Beach Campground
Read more: Kohlhagens Beach CampgroundOur Kohlhagens Beach Campground review is a positive one, a free campsite just west of Wagga Wagga, NSW. A place worth staying at for an overnight stop or maybe for a night or two if you want to explore the area. Our Opinion It was a surprise to find a sandy beach this far from…
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Stuart Town Recreation Reserve
Read more: Stuart Town Recreation ReserveOur Review / Opinion Stuart Town, located in the Central West region of New South Wales. Originally known as Ironbark, the town is famously immortalised in Banjo Paterson’s poem, “The Man from Ironbark,” which reflects its colourful past during the Australian gold rush era. With a current population of approximately 240, it is a small…
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Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre and Campsite
Read more: Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre and CampsiteWhat a place to visit, the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre and camp. Just don’t do it when it’s extremely windy, as was our stay, so much so we couldn’t cook on the BBQ or inside as the gas would go out! There goes the hot water – all good as only staying for 1 night.…