14 of the Best National Parks to Camp in Australia

Australia has an immense amount of National Parks to visit - over 500! So when you’re on a camping trip sometimes there’s just too many to choose from, which ones are the best to visit?

We’ve narrowed it down to our favourite few National Parks in each state, so make sure these ones are on your itinerary!

NEW SOUTH WALES

1. Warrumbungle National Park

The perfect place to escape the city and unwind. Situated near Coonabarabran in NSW south-west region, this national park is especially known for its stargazing. Drop into the information Warrumbungle Visitor Centre and grab a copy of a star chart to enjoy those beautiful, clear starry nights.

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Breadknife and Grand High Tops Walk

• Whitegum Lookout

• Belougery Split Rock Walking Track

Best Place to Camp: Camp Blackman

Source: NSW National Parks

2. Kosciusko National Park

The crowning peak of Mt.Kosciuszko looms over this gigantic national park which spans almost 700,000 hectares. The main reason people travel to this park is to visit the snow! You might not be camping in the winter months but during summer there's plenty of places to go camping, bushwalking, fishing, rafting and horseriding.

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Skiing or snowboarding at Thredbo or Perisher

• Kosciuszko Walk (visit Australia’s highest lake!)

• Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool Walk

Best Place to Camp: Ngarigo campground

Source: NSW National Parks

3. Blue Mountains National Park

This heritage listed beauty is home the the famous Three Sisters, an unusual rock formation which brings thousands to the site every year. A range of adventure activities include walking, canyoning, climbing, mountain biking and of course camping!

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Wentworth Falls

• Three Sister’s Walk

• Govetts Leap Lookout

Best Place to Camp: Perrys Lookdown Campground

Source: Camp Sight

QUEENSLAND

1. Daintree National Park

Located 104km north of Cairns, this remote Park has a combination of rainforests and beaches. Popular activities include boat tours, walking, hiking, bird-watching and zip-lining!

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Marrja Boardwalk

• Mount Sorrow Ridge Trail

• Walu Wugirriga (Mount Alexandra lookout), about 5km north of the Daintree River

Best Place to Camp: Noah Beach Camping Area

Source: Parks QLD

2. Great Sandy National Park

The Great Sandy National Park has esqusite long beaches lined by sand dunes as well as a lavish amount of beautiful wildflowers, lakes and forest. A popular holiday destination due to these reasons!

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Cooloola Great Walk

• Double Island Lighthouse

• Carlo Sandblow

Best Place to Camp: Cooloola Recreation Area

VICTORIA

1. Grampians National Park

This national park is one of the most popular destinations for Victorians and visitors due to its array of beautiful aspects to explore. As well as camping, you can go climbing, bushwalking and hiking through the waterfalls and see stunning panoramic views from the mountain ranges. The area has a rich Aboriginal heritage and a wealth of rock art to learn about.

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Boronia Peak Walk

• MacKenzie Falls

• Brambuk - The National Park & Cultural Centre

Best Place to Camp: Boreang Campground

Source: Parks Victoria

2. Alpine National Park

This park stretches all the way to the New South Wales border when it adjoins Kosciuszko National Park. It’s mountain peaks and grassy high plains are the hiker’s dream! You will see waterfalls along the walks and in winter you can go cross-country skiing! Other activities include canoeing, cycling, four-wheel driving and horse riding.

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Paradise Falls

• Lake Tali Karng

• Lake Cobbler

Best place to camp: Pretty Valley Campground

Source: Gone Bush Mad

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

1. Flinders Chase National Park

Beautiful granite rock formations and vast wilderness to explore! For the most part the park is accessible by 2WD, so it’s absolutely perfect for day visits and an amazing location to view wildlife in their natural habitat.

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Kangaroo Island

• Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch

Best place to camp: Rocky River Campground

Source: Tripadvisor

2. Breakaways Conservation Park (Coober Pedy)

The Park is an arid of scenery ranging from desert to large flat topped mesas. The site has remnants of millions of years of geological history!

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Great Breakaways Marathon

• Main Lookout

Best place to camp: Breakaway Campground

Source: Wheatbelt Tourism

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

1. Cape Le Grand National Park (Esperance)

The Park is a beautiful mass of rolling heathlands with massive granite and gneiss peaks! The park is only 45 minute drive from Esperance making it a must see when passing by the area!

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Thistle Cove.

• Le Grand Coastal Trail

Best place to camp: Cape Le Grand Camping Ground

Source: WA Parks

2. Karijini National Park

Approximately 1400km north of Perth, this park is the second largest is Western Australia and is an iconic and unique nature based destination. It’s famous for beautiful gorges and sheer chasms.

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool

• Mt Bruce (Punurrunha)

• Joffre Gorge

Best place to camp: Eco-Retreat Karijini

Source: Karijini Retreat

NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

1. Uluru (Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park)

Uluru is millions of years old and has a deep Aboriginal cultural importance. The beautiful red rock is 450 Kilometres from Alice Springs and it’s circumference is 9.4km!

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Watch the sunset over Uluru

• Visit the Cultural Centre

• Walk around the base of Uluru

Best place to camp: Ayers Rock Campground

2. Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Parks boasts a huge collection of ancient Aboriginal rock art. Visit one of the many stunning waterfalls, go birdwatching, swimming or croc spotting! The park covers nearly 20,000 square kilometres so get those very comfortable walking shoes on!

Key highlights you must not miss:

• Gunlom Falls

• Aboriginal Rock Art - Nanguluwurr, Ubirr, Burrungkuy

Best place to camp: Anbinik Campground

Source: Anbinik

TASMANIA

1. Freycinet National Park (Coles Bay)

The Park is spotted with granite mountains, surrounded by bays and picturesque white sand beaches. This park is perfect for bird-watching as a there is large range of native birds scattered amongst the trees. The park is located 2.5-3 hours from Hobart and Launceston.

Key highlights you must not miss:

• One of the many beaches!

• Birdwatching

Best place to camp: Freycinet National Park’s Campground

Source: Discover Tasmania

So that its! Our list of the best National Parks to Camp At, however with the choice of nearly 500, there are certainly many National Parks that would have made the list if we could! Check out National Parks Australia to find more information.

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