Free/Budget Campsites Suggested by our Contributors

Dougwe · Dougwe

Just a warning to everyone. There is no "Free Camping" in the above area, anywhere, anytime, all year round. 3 groups were booked overnight in the Wonthaggi area then told to leave, it was 1.00am. The local authorities have staff checking throughout every night this time of year especial...

whiteman · whiteman

Anyone know of a publication that will cover this topic, have searched far and wide and no joy yet ??

Dougwe · Dougwe

All below are free The first one I visited was Bushy Parker Park, Rollingstone about 60 mins north of Townsville, # 32 Bible 7. This was a very big camping area with a mixture of vans, motorhomes and tents and I reckon at the time I was there you would be pushing to get a spot for the night, busy, busy, busy...

BushbabyandGumnut · BushbabyandGumnut

Hi we have just travelled from Mandurah to Darwin with our van, and did a lot of free camping on the way.The toilets in the free camping sites are nothing short of disgusting!We talked to a lot of people along the way and it didn't matter which state they were from they all said all the free camping loos the...

julesvee · julesvee

Any recommendations for free camps off the beaten track in Victoria that aren't inundated with kids over the holidays. We want to get away from the Christmas holiday crowds and high season park rates. We'll also look at house-sits, but would appreciate any advice. We are now dogless ("recen...

sandsmere · sandsmere

We are at Green Hill Lake now . Beautiful place , 4 kms out of Ararat . $5 / night . Good flushing toilets . Hot showers . Plenty of room . Plenty of shade . Water taps around , but don't know if it is drinking water . Dump point in Ararat . Heaps of birdlife on the lake , and fish in the lake . One of the better places...

valnrob · valnrob

pls posters, gIve us an Idea where these places are you're recommending. Also the number In Camps book If any. Thanks.

whiteman · whiteman

Well have just returned home after 6 weeks on the road through northern & western NSW & Qld. Got as far north as Charleville and west as Cunnamulla. The following are a list of free or low cost camps we stayed/visited during that period: Sandalwood CP Wardell NSW - Texas Qld - Cecil Plains Qld - L...

rtv47 · rtv47

Re free camp info . thank's for the info etc ... what some of us would like is what state etc as well please..

neilnruth · neilnruth

On our recent trip away, we found out fairly quickly that overseas visitors hiring campervans are also being issued with a Camps 6 book. It has been fascinating to meet so many of them in the free/budget camps. Our last visit to Richmond saw washing strung out between the rails of some steps! Ingenious...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

http://www.candm.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5703

lilly31 · lilly31

www.around-oz.com found this web site might be of intrest what i like about free camp part is that lot of picture of camp area -- Edited by lilly31 on Tuesday 11th of October 2011 05:30:17 PM -- Edited by lilly31 on Tuesday 11th of October 2011 07:45:03 PM

peter and rose · peter and rose

Greetings Have been staying at fletcher creek, then theresa creek and currently at bedford weir (blackwater). Our intended route is taking us to Neville Hewitt weir (baralaba) Dawson River (moura) and Wuruma Dam (Eidsvold) Just hoping someone can advise wht the fishing and redclaw are like at t...

ken thomas · ken thomas

Hello all This is a continuation of a previous thread where I emailed RACV about the harsh restrictions on caravans where the majority of caravanners would not know they are covered. I have not had a reply from them and Dennis from the caravanners forum wants to do a story and guess what ?? they did not re...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all, have decided to go strait to melbourne first done the newell hwy 39 and just like to no of some nice spots to camp along the way. so if any one can help let me no we are going to sydney on the way back thank possum/yvonne

Ma · Ma

Recently stayed at the Mudgee Riverside Caravan and Tourist Park. Whilst it isn't a budget establishment ($25 per night) it is a really nice park with a great camp kitchen and fire pit. Ammenities are clean. While in Mudgee took a Winery Tour with Mudgee Tourist Bus - Brian and Sue Munn. Great value...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all, well its nearly time for our trip. 4x4 and van are nearly done and waiting for early august. just wondering if any one can give us tips on where to stop and camp as we are going from home to sydney. we are picking up the england hwy towoomba and heading to manley to see a friend before heading the the wa...

Vic · Vic

This webpage is from a WA couple in the S/W of WA who have done extensive RV travel in WA and Oz using free camps mostly, see this link; http://www.australiasomuchtosee.com/

lilly31 · lilly31

i found this site on net while searching for q.l.d camping spot might be helpful for some www.exploreaustralia.net.au/ seems to have lot of camping and caravan parks on it all over aust ......

keviny6 · keviny6

On the road with small motor home stopping at both free camps and c/ps, this is the first time i have have been away for a long period due to health --3 or more months intended see how i go. Am active and on no medications at all , next examination is april 011, What i would like to know is --HOW DO YOU PASS TH...

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NSW Budget/Free camps in NSW	234	1040	04:47 PM Jan 29, 2026 by Dougwe
QLD Budget/Free camps in Queensland	319	1555	01:29 PM Sep 5, 2025 by Dick0
NT Budget/Free camps in the Northern Territory	24	68	05:08 PM Jun 18, 2020 by bilbo
SA Budget/Free camps in South Australia	88	407	02:17 PM Mar 16, 2024 by the pie van
Tas Budget/free camps in Tasmania	54	147	03:08 PM Oct 15, 2024 by Shuffler
Vic Budget/free camps in Victoria	155	587	09:32 PM Dec 28, 2025 by Plain Truth
WA Budget/free camps in Western Australia	115	436	05:00 PM Nov 3, 2024 by goannaway

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	BASS COAST VICTORIA (Preview) Just a warning to everyone. There is no "Free Camping" in the above area, anywhere, anytime, all year round. 3 groups were booked overnight in the Wonthaggi area then told to leave, it was 1.00am. The local authorities have staff checking throughout every night this time of year especial...	Dougwe	1	2615	08:01 AM Jan 1, 2014 by Cloak
	SHOWGROUND CAMPING (Preview) Anyone know of a publication that will cover this topic, have searched far and wide and no joy yet ??	whiteman	26	27123	02:02 PM Nov 11, 2013 by me and the dragon
	Alternative/Free Campsites (Preview) All below are free The first one I visited was Bushy Parker Park, Rollingstone about 60 mins north of Townsville, # 32 Bible 7. This was a very big camping area with a mixture of vans, motorhomes and tents and I reckon at the time I was there you would be pushing to get a spot for the night, busy, busy, busy...	Dougwe	2	3524	02:47 AM Jul 6, 2013 by justcruisin01
	Free Camp Site Loos ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi we have just travelled from Mandurah to Darwin with our van, and did a lot of free camping on the way.The toilets in the free camping sites are nothing short of disgusting!We talked to a lot of people along the way and it didn't matter which state they were from they all said all the free camping loos the...	BushbabyandGumnut	39	6529	02:49 AM Jun 16, 2013 by spalas
	Getting the van off the road over Christmas/New Year (Preview) Any recommendations for free camps off the beaten track in Victoria that aren't inundated with kids over the holidays. We want to get away from the Christmas holiday crowds and high season park rates. We'll also look at house-sits, but would appreciate any advice. We are now dogless ("recen...	julesvee	5	2999	12:28 AM Nov 29, 2012 by ColB
	Green Hill Lake , Ararat . (closed) (Preview) We are at Green Hill Lake now . Beautiful place , 4 kms out of Ararat . $5 / night . Good flushing toilets . Hot showers . Plenty of room . Plenty of shade . Water taps around , but don't know if it is drinking water . Dump point in Ararat . Heaps of birdlife on the lake , and fish in the lake . One of the better places...	sandsmere	11	7290	06:35 AM Nov 15, 2012 by neilnruth
	Suggestion- which State & number in Camps book pls (Preview) pls posters, gIve us an Idea where these places are you're recommending. Also the number In Camps book If any. Thanks.	valnrob	2	1969	02:38 AM Aug 30, 2012 by neilnruth
	Recent Low Cost Camps NSW/Qld (Preview) Well have just returned home after 6 weeks on the road through northern & western NSW & Qld. Got as far north as Charleville and west as Cunnamulla. The following are a list of free or low cost camps we stayed/visited during that period: Sandalwood CP Wardell NSW - Texas Qld - Cecil Plains Qld - L...	whiteman	0	3419	12:19 AM Jul 22, 2012 by whiteman
	Re free camp info (Preview) Re free camp info . thank's for the info etc ... what some of us would like is what state etc as well please..	rtv47	2	2939	03:50 AM Apr 18, 2012 by neilnruth
	Overseas Visitors and free camping (Preview) On our recent trip away, we found out fairly quickly that overseas visitors hiring campervans are also being issued with a Camps 6 book. It has been fascinating to meet so many of them in the free/budget camps. Our last visit to Richmond saw washing strung out between the rails of some steps! Ingenious...	neilnruth	0	2210	01:18 AM Mar 30, 2012 by neilnruth
	YouTube videos of some free camps (Preview) http://www.candm.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5703	Gary and Kerry	8	4480	04:41 PM Nov 15, 2011 by rredbeak
	AROUND OZ (Preview) www.around-oz.com found this web site might be of intrest what i like about free camp part is that lot of picture of camp area -- Edited by lilly31 on Tuesday 11th of October 2011 05:30:17 PM -- Edited by lilly31 on Tuesday 11th of October 2011 07:45:03 PM	lilly31	3	2624	09:51 PM Oct 11, 2011 by pauline
	Heading South (Preview) Greetings Have been staying at fletcher creek, then theresa creek and currently at bedford weir (blackwater). Our intended route is taking us to Neville Hewitt weir (baralaba) Dawson River (moura) and Wuruma Dam (Eidsvold) Just hoping someone can advise wht the fishing and redclaw are like at t...	peter and rose	8	4130	05:50 PM Sep 13, 2011 by goinsoon
	RACV Total Care (Preview) Hello all This is a continuation of a previous thread where I emailed RACV about the harsh restrictions on caravans where the majority of caravanners would not know they are covered. I have not had a reply from them and Dennis from the caravanners forum wants to do a story and guess what ?? they did not re...	ken thomas	0	2776	02:39 PM Jul 30, 2011 by ken thomas
	maryborough qld to melbourne via hwy 39 (Preview) hi all, have decided to go strait to melbourne first done the newell hwy 39 and just like to no of some nice spots to camp along the way. so if any one can help let me no we are going to sydney on the way back thank possum/yvonne	possumyvonne	6	2818	05:54 PM Apr 26, 2011 by possumyvonne
	VAN PARKS (Preview) Recently stayed at the Mudgee Riverside Caravan and Tourist Park. Whilst it isn't a budget establishment ($25 per night) it is a really nice park with a great camp kitchen and fire pit. Ammenities are clean. While in Mudgee took a Winery Tour with Mudgee Tourist Bus - Brian and Sue Munn. Great value...	Ma	3	2825	12:18 PM Apr 18, 2011 by Firefly
	maryborough qld to sydney via new england (Preview) hi all, well its nearly time for our trip. 4x4 and van are nearly done and waiting for early august. just wondering if any one can give us tips on where to stop and camp as we are going from home to sydney. we are picking up the england hwy towoomba and heading to manley to see a friend before heading the the wa...	possumyvonne	4	2508	02:05 PM Apr 9, 2011 by rockylizard
	Australia So Much To See (Preview) This webpage is from a WA couple in the S/W of WA who have done extensive RV travel in WA and Oz using free camps mostly, see this link; http://www.australiasomuchtosee.com/	Vic	1	3627	09:25 PM Apr 1, 2011 by Gary and Kerry
	camping site (Preview) i found this site on net while searching for q.l.d camping spot might be helpful for some www.exploreaustralia.net.au/ seems to have lot of camping and caravan parks on it all over aust ......	lilly31	0	2366	10:39 PM Feb 25, 2011 by lilly31
	filling in time when on the road (Preview) On the road with small motor home stopping at both free camps and c/ps, this is the first time i have have been away for a long period due to health --3 or more months intended see how i go. Am active and on no medications at all , next examination is april 011, What i would like to know is --HOW DO YOU PASS TH...	keviny6	26	4494	11:46 PM Dec 23, 2010 by IanandMaggie
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