Top 5 scenic campsites

Australia has such a variety of campsites, it’s hard to choose at which campsite to stay.

The first step is to decide what sort of scenery you are after (do you want mountains, beach, desert or forest?), what style of camping (rough and ready, family-friendly and glamping are only some of your options) and how far you want to travel.

Explore the camping options on our website to get your camping ideas rolling – we’ve also picked our top 5 scenic campsites in Australia to help you get started.

1. Devils Hole camping area, Barrington Tops National Park, New South Wales

While this campsite may be simple, its 1400-metre-high vantage point across World Heritage–listed Barrington Tops National Park offers a spectacular view of the subalpine forests and ranges.

2. Cullyamurra Waterhole, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia

This waterhole is one of Australia’s most spectacular and attracts visitors for its range of water and bird-watching activities, as well as the gorgeous red gums.

3. Johanna Beach camping area, Great Ocean Road, Victoria

This free camping site is one of the most popular along the Great Ocean Road, and is nestled between farmland and an well-known surfing beach of the same name.

4. Home Valley Station, Gibb River Road, Western Australia

On the isolated Gibb River Road, this campsite is at the foot of the stunning Cockburn Ranges. With billabongs, gorges, waterfalls and more, this is a majestic part of the Kimberley.

5. Whitehaven beach camping area, the Whitsundays, Queensland

White sands, azure water, and limited campers allowed – this busy beach transforms into a peaceful haven at night. This site is only accessible by boat and you can camp right behind the beach.

What’s your pick for the top scenic campsite?

Image credit: Barrington Tops National Park, Destination NSW; Cullyamurra Waterhole, Tourism Australia; Johanna Beach, Tourism Victoria; Home Valley Station, Tourism Australia; Whitehaven Beach, Tourism Queensland