Australia
Looking for the best camping in Australia? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Australia. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Camping Spots in and near Australia
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Binna Burra, Queensland
Hike Lamington National Park's Coomera River Track
4.5Aim to reach the carpark of the national park just after sunrise as this hike will take you a full day well If you're anything like me and stop to take photos every 30 steps it definitely will!The walk starts off on clearly visible paths that are well worn from the many people who do the half day...Read more -
Point Lookout, Queensland
Camp at Point Lookout
5.0All the camping on the island is through one company, Straddie Camping. There is remote beach camping and also campgrounds. Book ahead. There are also holiday homes and a hotel, if that's your thing. The Point Lookout side of the island is the hotspot of activity. The island can be pretty busy du...Read more -
Seal Rocks, New South Wales
Camp and Surf in Seal Rocks
5.0Just a three-hour, 280km drive north of Sydney is the sleepy town of Seal Rocks. Meandering round the tight bends to the end of the headland, you’ll find yourself a 10-minute walk from the picturesque lighthouse, which offers views up and down the deserted coastline.There is a small holiday park ...Read more -
Waterfall, New South Wales
Hike to Uloola Falls
3.08.7 mi / 70 ft gainThe trail begins at the waterfall station commuter car park. Head down the small flight of stairs at the rear of the parking area to the forest where you will find a sign for the hike. Follow the path for 7 KM staying with the signs for Uloola Falls. The path is well cleared and marked. With a fe...Read more -
Kanangra Walls Lookout, New South Wales
Catch the Sunrise at Kanangra Walls
0.6 mi / 65.6 ft gainThe Drive Kanangra Walls is a 220km drive from Sydney. Expect to take 3 1/2 hours + add some time for a pit stop. The easiest way to navigate here is to use your GPS and head for Boyd River Campground. This will take you along the Great Western Highway through the Blue Mountains til you reach the...Read more -
Wilsons Promontory, Victoria
Backpack Wilson's Promontory
4.534.4 mi / 5446.2 ft gainWilson's Promontory, or "The Prom," is one of the most famous walks in Victoria, just 3.5 hours drive outside of Melbourne. The park has diverse wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, emus, wombats, enchiladas, and possums. Make sure to also keep a lookout for snakes, which love to sun...Read more -
Noosa North Shore Beach Campground, Queensland
Weekend Getaway to Double Island Point
Starting in Tewantin, a mere two hour drive north of Brisbane on the outskirts of Noosa, drive north on Moorindil St. onto a barge which takes you across the Noosa River, delivering you a short 2 miles from the beginning of your adventure! After driving off the barge follow Maximillian Road and a...Read more -
Moollattoo, New South Wales
Canoe The Shoalhaven Gorge from the Tallowa Dam
Even though the Shoalhaven Gorge is only about 120km from Sydney, it's a remarkable, rugged and remote adventure for those wanting a unique weekend away. Part of the Morton National Park, The Shoalhaven Gorge features stunning vaulting cliffs and remarkable pockets of rainforest that line the rug...Read more -
Esk, New South Wales
Camp at Black Rocks Campground
3.0This is a great place to explore - the beach is quite large and has some beautiful places to watch the waves or jump in. There are also lots of walks such as the 8km Jerusalem Creek Walk, which you can find instructions for in the link below: http://www.nationalparks.nsw.g... Make sure to book a...Read more -
Tawonga, Victoria
Backpack Mt Bogong
5.017.1 mi / 4219.2 ft gainMt Bogong sits at 1,986m and takes the crown for the highest peak in Victoria and 8th highest in Australia. The views both on the way up and at the top are amazing, especially once you pass the tree line. This hike is not only challenging because of its length and steepness nearing the top, but l...Read more -
Iguana Creek, Victoria
Backpack Mitchell River
5.023.6 mi / 4986.9 ft gainThe thing I loved the most about this hike is how isolated it was. It may have been the time of year, but in the spring I saw no one else on the trail for two days, though I did see snakes, monitors, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and many birds. Given it was springtime, the forest was full of wi...Read more -
Beech Forest, Victoria
Explore Beauchamp Falls on the Great Ocean Road
0.5 miLocated between Apollo Bay and the 12 Apostles in Beech Forest, hidden behind a dense array of ferns, is a temperate rainforest. Containing a high biodiversity and homing many of Australia’s unique flora and fauna, the Otways National Park. Beauchamp Falls offers free dog friendly camping making...Read more -
Mount Cooke, Western Australia
Hike Sullivan's Rock to Monadnocks
4.07.5 mi / 1650 ft gainSullivan Rock to Monadnocks is a tricky one to find initially, but once you've worked out where to start and you've got the start of the trail sorted, it's easy from there. Start by pinning the corner of Albany Highway and Jarrahdale Road in your GPS. It's the easiest point from which to locate t...Read more -
Taggerty, Victoria
Backpack the Cathedral Ranges
5.07.5 mi / 3018.4 ft gainThis is a great hike to introduce yourself to scrambling - most of the first day is up on the ridge.I have indicated below where this can be turned into a day hike, which is what a majority of the people we met on the hike were doing. The first day took us around 5 hours (6 kms) and the second da...Read more -
Baw Baw Village, Victoria
Backpack from Mt Baw Baw to Mushroom Rocks
18.6 mi / 3933.7 ft gainPlease note that the weather on this walk can change drastically, so be prepared for anything! The first day on our walk was +15 and sunny and we woke up to a blanket of snow and had to walk back in freezing temperatures. Please note that, depending on the year, you may need to buy a permit to dr...Read more -
Walls of Jerusalem, Tasmania
Backpack the Walls of Jerusalem Circuit
18 mi / 4265.1 ft gainThis is a great hike if you're looking for some stunning views, but also has some sections of unmarked trail where you will need to have either GPS or the ability to navigate with your compass/map (preferably both!). The mountains are stunning, but as you are at a high altitude the weather can ch...Read more