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Australia's Most Epic Free Camps ⛺️
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items If there’s one thing I’ve learnt from road-tripping around Australia, it’s that you don’t need fancy caravan parks or big budgets to wake up somewhere incredible. From clifftop camps overlooking the ocean to riverbanks surrounded by red desert, these...
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Western Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Broome always delivers and this free camp is no exception. Probably the most dramatic backdrop I've ever seen with those vibrant red cliffs! You'll want a 4WD to get out here as it's a bit of a bumpy road in.
James Price Point
This is possibly WA's best kept secret. Only a few hours inland from Perth, you'll find Elachbutting Rock. Make sure you check out the wave and ‘Monty’s Pass'!
Elachbutting Rock
I haven't been to this one myself but it's high on my Aussie free camps bucket list! I mean, look at it!
Ellendale Pool
Tasmania
This is the ultimate in free beach camps! Heaps of beach front camp sites in Tasmania's iconic Bay of Fires region where you can stay for up to 28 days! Drop toilets complimentary.
Swimcart Beach
There's one specific site here that is just chef's kiss! You'll need to get super lucky to secure it but if you do, get ready for the free camp of your dreams. Bring some firewood with you and get ready to disconnect beside the lake.
Lake Rosebery
For any fisher-people, apparently this is one of the best spots in Tassie to throw a line in. There's also boat ramps for anyone lucky enough to own their own!
Lake Burbury
Northern Territory
Base yourself here when exploring the West MacDonnell Ranges outside of Alice Springs. Incredible lookout at sunset!
Point Howard Lookout
First-in, best-dressed at this unreal rest stop. Multiple campsite right beside the stream offer the perfect backdrop to read a good book and bird watch. Make sure you don't miss out on the 1km out-and-back walk to the beautiful waterfall!
Robin Falls
Not exactly easy to find, you'll want to download the Beyonder App to help you with directions to get out here. 4WD access only. The most insane beach camping right at the top of Australia! Beware of crocs.
Dundee Beach
Victoria
3km return walk from the campground to these beautiful falls! Such a winner in my books. Comes complete with toilets, picnic tables and fire pits. 2WD accessible.
Beauchamp Falls
30 minutes outside of Orbost in East Gippsland, this is one of my favourite free camps of all time! It's so peaceful alongside the river. You can cool off with a swim and then sunbake on the little beach. Toilets and picnic tables are available too!
Woods Point
It actually blows my mind that this campground is free! So close to the Grampians, its the perfect spot to base yourself to explore the area. Complete with toilets, picnic tables, fire pits and even showers!
Plantation Campground
Queensland
My favourite free camp on the drive up to Cape York! Riverside and plenty of sites available.
Coen River
I really loved this spot! Cows and palm trees on the beach. Heaps of free camp sites and plenty of secluded little spots if you want to get away from the crowds. 4WD accessible.
Notch Point
Your own private lazy river. It doesn't get much better than this! Don't forget your floaties. Oh and did I mention it's walking distance to the pub?
Gregory River
South Australia
Camp right on the edge of the world! (or at least that's what it feels like) Bunda Cliffs is one of those magical places you have to see to believe. The cliffs rise 60-120 metres above sea-level and you shouldn't have trouble finding a free camp all ...
Bunda Cliffs