Tag: Bush Camping in Australia

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Northern Border Campground

Walk-in bush camp on the Canberra Centenary Trail with 15 sites, pit toilets, and BBQs. One of the few ACT campgrounds that may allow dogs. Kangaroos, wombats, and cold nights guaranteed. From $6.88 per adult, right on Canberra’s northern boundary.

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Woods Reserve Campground

The best-equipped bush camp in Namadgi National Park, with 40 sites, hot showers, flush toilets, and BBQs. Direct trailhead access and abundant wildlife along Paddys River. Currently closed for upgrades until mid-2026. From $10 per adult per night.

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Orroral Campground

Popular bush campground in Namadgi National Park with 20 sites, flush toilets, BBQs, and direct trailhead access. Former NASA tracking station site, now home to kangaroo mobs and wombats. Cold nights year-round. Just $10 per adult, 45 minutes from Canberra.

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Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) Campground

Sleep among ancient balancing boulders at Karlu Karlu, one of Australia’s most surreal outback campgrounds. Sacred Warumungu country, $6.60 per night, campfires allowed, and some of the clearest night skies on the continent.

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Mount Clear Campground

Bush camping in Namadgi National Park, just 45 minutes from Canberra. Mount Clear offers 10 secluded unpowered sites with trailhead access, pit toilets, and BBQs. Expect wombats, gang-gang cockatoos, and cool mountain nights. From $6.88 per adult.

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Redbank Gorge Campground

Remote 4WD campground at the base of Mount Sonder in West MacDonnell National Park. Two bush campsites with fire pits and BBQs, near an ice-cold gorge waterhole. Launch point for the Larapinta Trail summit walk. Book online, $10/adult, BYO water.

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Neds Gully Camping Area

Walk-in tent camping in Cathedral Range State Park, 100km from Melbourne. Cross a swing bridge to 15 bush sites beside Little River. Hike to Neds Peak for dramatic ridge views, or take easy family walks through koala country. Book via…

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Honeysuckle Campground

The historic site where the Apollo 11 moon landing footage was received. The strategic base for hiking Booroomba Rocks (best views in Canberra). Features a large covered camp kitchen with gas BBQs. Warning: High altitude means cold nights year-round. No…

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Ellery Creek Big Hole Campground

The premier swimming hole in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Famous for its deep, freezing water, perfect for cooling off in summer. 2WD accessible (sealed road). Features gas BBQs and drop toilets. No water and no showers. Ground is rock-hard; bring…

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Blue Range Campground

The ultimate dog-friendly bush camp near Canberra. Famous for “The Galley,” a massive communal stone shelter with fireplaces that acts as a wet-weather backup. Unpowered, drop toilets, and 2WD accessible (gravel). Bring your own water and firewood. Perfect for groups.