The True Blue Aussie Holiday! Best spots to camp around Oz

2011-10-23T00:24:00.000-07:00

Source: Yahoo 7 News

Photo by /charlene

The True Blue Aussie Holiday! Best spots to camp around Oz

Get back to nature. Forget soggy camp grounds and overcrowded amenities; this Land of Oz has some truly awe-inspiring camping spots - from seaside national parks to outback sanctuaries

Photo by Flickr: FourthFloor

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Flinders Ranges, SA

Deep in the Flinders Ranges, 600km north of Adelaide, Arkaroola is an award-winning mecca for bushwalkers and four wheel drivers. With vast mountains, towering granite peaks and seemingly endless views, it's like the polar opposite of inner city life. In addition to a traditional caravan park, you’re spoilt for choice with 300ha in which to pitch your tent.

Credit/Photo/Licence
Find Flights

Photo by El Questro Wilderness Park

El Questro Wilderness Park

The Kimberley, near Kununurra WA

It's cliché, but El Questro Wilderness Park is one of those places that really does need to be seen to be fully appreciated. Set over one million astonishing acres, guests can stay in glamourous riverfront suites and safari-style tents, or enjoy the rustic charm of remote campgrounds. There are no powered camp sites, no camp kitchen… just you and the great outdoors.

Credit/Photo/Licence
Find Flights

2011-10-23T00:14:00.001-07:00

Photo by Flickr: afcowie

Freycinet National Park

Freycinet Peninsula, TAS

Nestled on the east coast of Tasmania, Freycinet National Park is one of the most beautiful camping spots in Australia. Not only do you get to enjoy breathtaking scenery, but there's also an abundance of curious wildlife to observe. Hike to the peak of Mt Amos and get fantastic views of Coles Bay and Wineglass Bay, or trek the entire length of the Freycinet Peninsula on a three day walk.

Photo by Wycliffe Well Holiday Park

Wycliffe Well Holiday Park

Wycliffe Well, NT

Ever looked up to the sky and seen a flash of light that you couldn't explain? You're not alone. At the Wycliffe Well Holiday Park, the self styled 'UFO capital of Australia', such sightings have been common since WWII days. If you want to discover the truth out there, the park is a good place to start. Keep your eyes on the sky.

Photo by Flickr: motone.

Yuraygir National Park

Minnie Water, NSW

With not a jumping pillow or mini golf course in sight, Yuraygir National Park is the way camping was meant to be. Striking cliffs, rocky headlands and isolated beaches; the park has everything you need for a fantastic family holiday. If you're in the mood for a little added adventure, you could even take the spectacular 4-day coastal walk from north to south.

Photo by Flickr: asgw

Landcruiser Mountain Park

Sunshine Coast, QLD

Fancy yourself a bit of an off-road adventurer? Landcruiser Mountain Park is the perfect place to hone your skills. Located at Jimna in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, only 2hrs from Brisbane, this 10,000 acre retreat offers everything from freshwater fishing and bush walking to mountain climbing and bird watching.

Photo by Flickr: GOC53

Cape Le Grand National Park

Esperance, WA

There aren't too many places in Australia where kangaroos sunbake on the beach, but this is one of them! Cape Le Grand National Park, located near Esperance in southern WA, is a spectacular hideaway with rugged peaks, wide beaches and rocky headlands. There are two camping grounds within the park, one at Lucky Bay and the other at Le Grand Beach.

Photo by Kooljamon

Kooljaman at Cape Leveque

Dampier Peninsula, WA

Kooljaman is a multi award-winning wilderness camp located 220kms north of Broome on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula. Aboriginal-owned, the seaside retreat has been designed to enhance the natural beauty of the Kimberley. Accommodation ranges from thatched beach shelters and camping grounds to hillside safari tents. Accessed by air or 4WD, it's an exclusive retreat that will touch your soul and leave you longing to return.

Photo by Flickr: Foxlow Snapper

Narawntapu National Park

North East TAS

Dubbed the 'Serengeti of Tasmania', Narawntapu National Park is a true nature lover’s paradise. The setting itself is beautiful, but the wildlife is the real main attraction. Some of the animals you might see include the Forester kangaroo, Bennetts wallaby and common wombat. If you're really lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the Tasmanian devil.

Photo by Flickr: avlxyz

Coorong National Park

Limestone Coast, SA

Coorong National Park is one of South Australia's greatest treasures. Stretching more than 130kms, the park is an important habitat for ducks, swans, pelicans and migratory birds. There are several campgrounds throughout the park, including some that are only accessible by boat. If you're a keen ornithologist, you should be packing your bags right now!

Want to find out more about the Sunshine Coast? Click here.

Travel and Go Around the World

The True Blue Aussie Holiday! Best spots to camp around Oz