6 more great spots to camp in Australia
Grab your tent and your sense of adventure – it’s time to go camping with this list of some of the best places to camp in Australia.
1. Springlawn, Narawntapu National Park, TAS
Here’s your chance to camp with some furry friends. Narawntapu is renowned for its wildlife, so much so that it’s often referred to as the Serengeti of Tasmania. At Springlawn you’ll find common wombats happily trundling around the grass, and because of repeated exposure to humans they will let you get quite close. Just don’t try to pat them.
2. Mitchell Falls, Mitchell River National Park, WA
The Kimberley region in northwest Australia is one of the most remote areas of the country, but intrepid campers will be rewarded for their efforts. The Mitchell Plateau is around 16 hours by road from Kununurra and a further six kilometres from the campsite you’ll discover the stunning four-tiered Mitchell Falls. The walk itself is equally beautiful and you can cool off along the way with a dip in a freshwater pool.
3. The Fortress, Grampians National Park, VIC
There’s something extra special about sleeping outside without even the thin walls of a tent between you and the elements. At The Fortress you can roll out your sleeping bag on a rocky ledge overlooking the mountains of the Grampians. The views are spectacular and at night you’ll be sleeping under a blanket of stars.
4. Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park, WA
This sheltered bay on the southern coast of Western Australia, around 45 minutes from the town of Esperance, is an idyllic spot for beachside camping. Turquoise water meets blindingly white sand and you can spend your days swimming, snorkelling, fishing and surfing. Lucky Bay is so lovely that even the local population of kangaroos spend most of their time hanging out on the beach.
5. Poepple Corner, Simpson Desert National Park, QLD
If you really want to get away from it all, why not try camping in the harsh landscape of the Simpson Desert? Poepple Corner marks the spot where Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory meet in the middle of the desert, around 175 kilometres west of Birdsville. You’ll need to be entirely self-sufficient and there are no designated camping areas, but it’s a starkly beautiful, one-of-a-kind experience you won’t find anywhere else.
6. Main Range, Kosciuszko National Park, NSW
Camp on the roof of the country at the highest campsite in Australia. The views stretch out across the lush alpine landscape and the air is clean and crisp. Freezing temperatures mean it’s not much of a winter campsite, so visit in spring or summer for an endless carpet of wildflowers and bright, sunny days. You can camp just about anywhere in the park, so can be as remote or as close to civilisation as you like.
Have you ever camped at these locations? Where’s your favourite place to pitch a tent? Let us know in the comments.
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