Unique and unusual campgrounds we bet you didn't know about
...and shhh, some are free to stay.
Are you looking for some peace and quiet? Places to camp that are hardly visited and slightly off the beaten track? Discover these unknown and unusual camping spots teeming with native wildlife, blooming in spring and all with breathtaking starry night skies – and some are FREE to camp!
Lion’s Dryandra Village
Where the wild things are....see rare and endangered native plants and animals, go birdwatching and wildflower spotting, work in peace, or host your own event. These ‘5 star glamping’ accommodations feature 8 cottages and a large complex for schools or large family groups. Book now.
Escape the crowds
Explore some of the lesser-known campgrounds out at Burra Rock Conservation Park and Goldfield Woodlands National Park.
- Burra Rock Campground is non-bookable and currently free to camp.
- Boondi Rock Campground is bookable and fees apply.
- Victoria Rock Campground is non-bookable and currently free to camp.
- Cave Hill Campground is non-bookable and fees apply.
Historical homesteads
Take a step back in time and get a taste for the outback farming life at one of these former pastoral stations.
- Credo Homestead in Credo Conservation Park is non-bookable and fees apply.
- Lake Mason Homestead in Lake Mason Conservation Park is non-bookable and currently free to camp.
- Goongarrie Homestead in Goongarrie National Park is non-bookable fees apply.
There are even more campgrounds to explore. Check out our ‘Australia’s Golden Outback’ page and filter by ‘Campgrounds’ to find a campground for your next adventure.
