Camping is absolutely one of the best ways to experience Australia.
I’ve never seen more wildlife than when we’ve gone camping. And there’s something really special about lying in a tent and hearing a whole lot of strange noises in the night.
We have a very simple camping setup with a touring tent, a couple of chairs and a table.
We have an awning on our car that half the time we’re too lazy to set up (we’re ridiculous, I know). We like to keep things minimal so we can be fast setting up and packing up.
We don’t often stay in caravan or tourist parks as we like the simplicity of being surrounded by nature. We’re more likely to stay on a station or a farm.
Caravan parks, of course, have their place like when we’re just passing through a town, are in a campervan, in desperate need of a shower, or if it’s our only option.
So if you’re looking for recommendations to the best caravan parks, you probably won’t find too many here.
Most of our camping adventures take us to national parks, state forests or recreation areas. Bascially, wherever there’s lots of nature, some hiking or exploring to do, and plenty of bird life and other wildlife.
Click on the map to see individual guides to camping spots.
Alternatively, click on the pictures below to find all my posts on camping areas in Queensland and New South Wales.
CAMPING AREA RATING
We rate all our camping experiences on a scale of 1 to 5.
Since we’re into basic camp spots, a higher rated one is one that is in a beautiful location and that leaves us feeling relaxed and wanting to stay forever. The more isolated and on our own we are, the better.
The main criterion for us is really: Would we ever go back?
The ratings are not based on what facilities are offered since we don’t really care too much about them (in general).
That said, I will usually consider the toilet situation. Because toilets are important, everybody needs them. I’m happy to deal with anything from flush, composting to pit toilets as long as they’re clean. I’m also quite happy with ‘bush toilets’ (kind of imperative when you love hiking).
All ratings are entirely subjective. Obviously. 🙂
CAMPGROUND RATING: TENTS
  | 1 tent: Run away as fast as you can. It is so awful, words fail me. |
| 3 tents: Don’t want to stay forever but it’s quite nice for a few days. |
| 5 tents: When can we move in?!?!?! |
I must say that I’m yet to stay in a place that deserves 5 tents but I’m sure it’s out there waiting for me to discover it! 🙂
Graphics credit: The creative talents of my sister.
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