Camping & National Parks
Whether you prefer free camping or the comfort of paid caravan parks, the option is entirely yours!
Check out our itineraries, location pages, and blog for inspiration on where to stay during your holiday.
Please note: We recommend staying at a powered campsite every second day to recharge your motorhome’s batteries.
When booking campsites and ferry crossings, Cruisin’ recommends making a reservation for a 7.3m vehicle regardless of the vehicle you have booked.
You will have extra space, and if we upgrade your vehicle there will be no other complications.
Camping etiquette is important to Australians! Some of the rules include:
- Leave no trace
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate to other campers
- No noise after 10pm
- Use facilities mindfully
- Always know where your kids are
You can find out more about camping etiquette online.
We advise that you do, especially during peak periods such as school holidays, Christmas, New Years, public holidays, and long weekends.
You can camp at any campground or holiday park – many will require bookings. Unless you are free camping (no amenities are guaranteed with free campsites), you will have access to park facilities such as showers, toilets, kitchens, and laundry rooms.
We recommend spending every second night at a powered campsite to recharge your batteries.
The internet is going to be your best friend to find free campgrounds in Australia. You can use apps and websites like CamperMate or WikiCamp and official state/government websites.
Most national parks have designated camping areas. These camping areas sometimes have access to showers, toilets, barbecues and picnic areas.
National parks are beautiful and peaceful locations to stay overnight, however they do not usually offer powered sites.
Please note: National Park entry fees may apply.
You can get your park pass on the official website for the park/state you are visiting.
Some parks allow you to buy your pass when you arrive.
Each park has its own rules, but as a general rule you should leave no trace, leave wildlife alone, and stay on the correct paths when you’re hiking.
Some parks have cultural rules and areas that require extra permits to visit, so make sure you check the park’s website ahead of time.
In Australia, it is often illegal to camp anywhere other than designated campgrounds.
There are well-equipped and fully serviced caravan parks and campgrounds in most cities and towns. You can find them online.