Western Australia (WA)
Western Australia is one of the best states in Australia for caravan travel and long-term nomads, but it requires planning. Distances are vast, popular areas book out early, and seasonal travel matters. From remote outback tracks to heavily visited coastal towns, WA suits travellers who prepare and travel with flexibility.
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El Questro Station – Review
Read more: El Questro Station – ReviewEl Questro Station was our next stop after camping at the Pentecost River, so we didn’t have far to travel. This is a paid caravan campsite. It is one of those polarising places, people seem to either love it or hate it. I suppose a lot of that comes down to expectations. If you’re looking…
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Pentecost River – Freecamp Review
Read more: Pentecost River – Freecamp ReviewPentecost River is one of those bucket-list campsites that people talk about when they talk about the Gibb River Road. For us, there was one last thing to do before we could camp there, and that was cross the Pentecost River itself. It is a free camp with no facilities whatsoever, so you need to…
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Ellenbrae Station – Review
Read more: Ellenbrae Station – ReviewEllenbrae Station is a working pastoral station on the Gibb River Road. It is one of the best-known station stops along the route, famous for its homemade scones. Ellenbrae offers two separate campgrounds, Jackaroo and Ringers. When we checked in, we were given the choice of either campground and decided on Jackaroo. This is a…
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Manning Gorge Campground – Review
Read more: Manning Gorge Campground – ReviewManning Gorge Campground is the campground associated with Mt Barnett Roadhouse, located roughly halfway along the Gibb River Road. The drive from Imintji campground took us around two hours, with most of the journey on unsealed road. It made an excellent base for exploring some of the Gibb River Road’s best attractions. Manning Gorge is…
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Imintji Campground – Review
Read more: Imintji Campground – ReviewImintji Campground was our second campground along the Gibb River Road after leaving Birdwood Downs station. After spending around 3–4 hours on the road, including roughly 100 km of corrugated dirt road, we were more than ready to set up camp for a few days. The campground is managed by Tex, who was friendly, welcoming…
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Birdwood Downs Station – Review
Read more: Birdwood Downs Station – ReviewBirdwood Downs Station is a station stay and bush-style campground near Derby, at the start of the Gibb River Road. We stayed here in June 2026 and found it a safe, quiet base within easy reach of Derby, with plenty of space, shade, and a relaxed station-camp feel. It is not a polished caravan park,…
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Discovery Parks – Broome Review
Read more: Discovery Parks – Broome ReviewWe stayed at Discovery Parks – Broome in mid-May 2026, choosing a powered site for our stay while exploring Broome and the Dampier Peninsular. We were also preparing for the next leg of our trip, the Gibb River Rd. For us, this is one of those caravan parks where paying for a powered site makes…
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Port Hedland Turf Club – Freecamp Review
Read more: Port Hedland Turf Club – Freecamp ReviewPort Hedland Turf Club is a free camp in the North West of WA, set up as a large, level red dirt area close to town. It is not a scenic bush camp, and there is no shelter, but it is practical if you are fully self-contained and want a handy base near Port Hedland.…
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2 Camel Creek – Freecamp Review
Read more: 2 Camel Creek – Freecamp Review2 Camel Creek is a free 24 hour rest stop in the North West of WA. It is a basic stopover rather than a destination, but for what we needed it did the job. It had a sealed surface, drop toilets, bins, shaded tables, and enough room for other campers to settle in for the…
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Tom Price Tourist Park – Review
Read more: Tom Price Tourist Park – ReviewTom Price Tourist Park turned out to be a very practical base for exploring Karijini National Park and the surrounding Pilbara region. While the park is not located within the national park itself, it provides convenient access to many of Karijini’s most popular attractions, including Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls, and Fern Pool. We stayed here…
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Beasley River Rest Area – Freecamp
Read more: Beasley River Rest Area – FreecampIf you are traveling on the Nanutarra Manjina Rd, then this 24 hour rest stop is worth considering. We arrived in the mid afternoon and, being the first ones there, had our pick of the sites. It didn’t take long before other campers started rolling in. Quick Facts Our Experience The campsite has a upper…
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Ningaloo Coral Bay Bayview – Review
Read more: Ningaloo Coral Bay Bayview – ReviewWe arrived in the early afternoon and found reception busy, with three staff members checking guests in and answering enquiries. After having a look around, it was easy to see why. This is a large caravan park and, during peak season, it handles a lot of visitors. Coral Bay is a popular destination from April…