Camping old

camping2With its sweeping desert panoramas, iconic natural attractions, 'off the beaten track' locations and mind-blowing night skies, Central Australia is the ideal region for a camping holiday.

Camping offers the kind of freedom that is hard to top. Hit the road and wind your way through National Parks and stunning desert landscapes. Discover an endless array of beautiful campsites, scattered throughout the National Parks and Reserves so you'll have no trouble finding an idyllic place to rest your head. Just be sure to stay within the designated camping areas. If you need a bit more civilisation and want to enjoy some outback hospitality with your stay, select from a terrific range of caravan and tourist parks. If you plan to stay at a particular caravan park or campground, be sure to book well ahead of time or arrive early, especially during peak periods like school holidays and long weekends.

For those that want to sleep out under the stars but are travelling light, there are a number of local tour companies that specialise in overnight camping trips. With a range of fully catered itineraries to choose from or specially designed charters to suit your style of travel, you can get the whole experience without the hassle. Let their drivers/guides lead you through Central Australia's most iconic destinations and perhaps reveal a few backyard secrets along the way.

Please note that it is illegal to camp in unstructured sites in the Northern Territory. Please respect the traditional lands of the Red Centre and only camp in the designated areas. You can find more information on camping regulations here.

Heritage Caravan Park

Caravan Parks & Camping
Alice Springs and Surrounds
Pet friendly genuine outback Caravan Park. show more

Ayers Rock Campground

Caravan Parks & Camping
Uluru, Kata Tjuta
Pitch your tent on lush green grass under the shade of native desert oaks. Ayers Rock Campground caters to various en-route travel camping needs, from powered sites and a... show more

Alice Springs Tourist Park

Caravan Parks & Camping
Alice Springs
We're not the biggest but we strive to be the Best! show more

Sandrifter Safaris

Tours
Alice Springs
Sandrifter Safaris – An Alice Springs Original- is a locally owned tour operator based in Alice Springs since 1982, specialising in personalised small group & tailor-made... show more

Red Centre Way

Attractions
Alice Springs and Surrounds
Discover the Australian outback and the world-renowned landmarks of Uluru / Ayers Rock, Kata Tjuta / The Olgas and Watarrka National Park, Kings Canyon on a four or five ... show more

Devils Marbles Hotel

Caravan Parks & Camping
North of Alice
Devils Marbles Hotel is the closest accommodation to the Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles and provides comfortable cabins or caravan park accommodation, food and refreshment... show more

Owen Springs Reserve

Parks and Reserves
Alice Springs and Surrounds
Owen Springs Reserve is popular with four-wheel drive visitors seeking a quiet bush camp. The Hugh River runs the length of the reserve and offers many great places for c... show more

The Giles Track

National Parks
Kings Canyon
The Giles Track is a 22-kilometre walking track located within Watarrka National Park. This two-day hike offers the chance to experience impressive natural landscape and ... show more

Ross River Resort

Caravan Parks & Camping
Alice Springs and Surrounds
Based around the original 1890's Loves Creek Homestead, our unique resort facility offers you a variety of accommodation options essential to providing you with your very... show more

Finke Gorge National Park

Parks and Reserves
West MacDonnell Ranges
Explore the ancient landscapes of Finke Gorge National Park, 140 kilometres west of Alice Springs. The 46,000-hectare park protects the desert oasis Palm Valley, home to ... show more

Karlu Karlu/ Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve

Parks and Reserves
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Discover ancient formations that seem to have dropped from the wide blue skies of the Barkly Tablelands. Wander around the Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles, huge granite boulde... show more

Gap View Hotel

Accommodation
Alice Springs and Surrounds
The gap View is a busy Hotel overlooking the gate way to Alice Springs from the south Heavitree gap. The hotel was built in the 1980's and has seen many faces over the ye... show more

Iytwelepenty/ Davenport Ranges National Park

National Parks
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
A place of quiet beauty, the Davenport Ranges National Park (Iytwellepenty) encompasses 1,120 square kilometres of the Davenport Range, North- East of Alice Springs.The p... show more

Larapinta Trail

Attractions
West MacDonnell Ranges
Ranked as one of the planet's top 20 treks, the Larapinta Trail is a 223 kilometre walking track which traverses the magnificent, semi-arid landscapes and impressive, roc... show more

Hale River Homestead at Old Ambalindum

B&B/Guesthouse
Alice Springs and Surrounds
Hale River Homestead at Old Ambalindum is a station stay situated 115km North East of Alice Springs along the Ross Highway in the picturesque East MacDonnell Ranges. C... show more

Trek Larapinta

Tours
West MacDonnell Ranges
Established in 1998, Trek Larapinta is a boutique award-winning trekking operator, offering world class guided walking holidays on the Larapinta Trail. As a small local o... show more

Tobermorey Station Roadhouse & Caravan Park

Caravan Parks & Camping
Plenty Highway
Tobermorey Station Roadhouse and Caravan Park is situated amongst 5 acres of grassy oasis and established trees on the Plenty Highway. It provides the only fuel, store,... show more

Wanngardi Caravan Park

Caravan Parks & Camping
Alice Springs
Wanngardi is a small family owned and operated caravan park located 15 km South West of Alice Springs in a beautiful quiet bush setting. show more

Birthday Waterhole

Parks and Reserves
West MacDonnell Ranges
Birthday Waterhole is a semi-permanent pool on the Hugh River in the West MacDonnell Ranges, rarely suitable for swimming. It is also the Trailhead for sections 4 and 5 o... show more

G'day Mate Tourist Park

Caravan Parks & Camping
Alice Springs
Welcome to G'day Mate Tourist Park, the next stop on your trip through the beautiful Red Centre. Located in Alice Springs this 4 star caravan park is a quiet, spacious, r... show more

Britz Campervan Rentals

Car Hire
Alice Springs and Surrounds
Britz Alice Springs have an extensive range of campervans, motorhomes and 4WD for hire to allow you to explore everything the northern territories have to offer. 4 kms... show more

Wintersun Cabin and Caravan Park

Caravan Parks & Camping
Alice Springs
The closest G'day Park to the centre of town! show more

Kings Creek Station

Caravan Parks & Camping
Kings Canyon
Kings Creek Station is a cattle station with genuine outback hospitality offering visitors an authentic glimpse of the lifestyle, history and landscape of outback Central... show more

Ruby Gap Nature Park

Parks and Reserves
East MacDonnell Ranges
Ruby Gap Nature Park is a remote spot located on the most eastern side of the East MacDonnell Ranges. Located 150 kilometres from Alice Springs, it was the site of Centra... show more

Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve

Parks and Reserves
South of Alice Springs
Chambers Pillar is a spectacular solitary column towering 50 metres above the Simpson Desert plain, located 160km from Alice Springs. Explore the reserve on foot, and don... show more

Explorer's Way

Attractions
Alice Springs and Surrounds
The Explorer's Way bisects the Australian continent from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the north. It covers over 3,000 kilometres and follows the corridor blazed in ... show more

Outback Caravan Park

Caravan Parks & Camping
Tennant Creek
Set among glorious shady trees and tropical gardens, Outback Caravan Park in Tennant Creek is a great stopover destination after a long drive through the breathtaking out... show more

Binns Track

Attractions
Alice Springs and Surrounds
Take an epic journey on the Northern Territory’s newest four-wheel drive route, the Binns Track. show more

Ormiston Gorge and Pound

National Parks
West MacDonnell Ranges
Ormiston Gorge is a great place for a cool dip, to see the towering red walls of the gorge and pound, and local plants and wildlife. Located 135 kilometres west of Alice ... show more

Alice Springs Expeditions

Tours
Alice Springs
Alice Springs Expeditions offers personalised bespoke tours (up to 6 passengers) to the most spectacular natural attractions around Central Australia. Meet John, the o... show more

Australian Walking Holidays

Tours
Alice Springs and Surrounds
As part of World Expeditions Travel Group, Australian Walking Holidays is a fully Australian-owned company specialising in small group guided walking adventures. We were ... show more

Redbank Gorge

National Parks
West MacDonnell Ranges
Redbank Gorge (Rwetyepme, pronounced 'roo-chip-ma') is a stunning gorge and chasm that is a refuge for many threatened plant and animal species.Located 156km west of Alic... show more

Emu Run Experience

Tours
Alice Springs
Awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the past 6 years, Emu Run Experience is based in Alice Springs and specialises in Uluru & Central Australian touring... show more

Tjoritja/ West MacDonnell National Park

National Parks
West MacDonnell Ranges
Tjoritja/ West MacDonnell National Park stretches for 161 kilometres west of Alice Springs. Explore and appreciate the scenic beauty and history of the area on foot, swi... show more

Mulgas Adventures

Tours
Alice Springs
Mulgas Adventures offers affordable camping experiences into the outback. Their all-Australian, trained and passionate guides deliver unforgettable trips covering Uluru, ... show more

Ellery Creek Big Hole

National Parks
West MacDonnell Ranges
Ellery Creek Big Hole is one of the most popular and picturesque camping, walking, swimming and picnic spots in the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park. show more

Gemtree Caravan and Tourist Park

Caravan Parks & Camping
East MacDonnell Ranges
Meet the locals - who will make your Red Centre Adventure the very best it can be. Bush caravan park - safe and spacious sites nestled in native scrub. Kids stay FREE! 5 ... show more

Kunjarra/ The Pebbles

Parks and Reserves
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Kunjarra/The Pebbles is an outcrop of mysterious granite boulders located 11 kilometres north of Tennant Creek. Known to the Warumungu Aboriginal people as Kunjarra, The ... show more

Banka Banka West Station and Tourist Park

Caravan Parks & Camping
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
The historic cattle station was the first operational pastoral lease in this region, and a supply camp during World War II, providing meat, eggs, fruits and vegetables. show more

N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park

Parks and Reserves
East MacDonnell Ranges
N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park is a fascinating site that protects thousands of prehistoric rock carvings. Located within the East MacDonnell Ranges, 90 kilometres east of Ali... show more

Arltunga Bush Pub & Eco Retreat

Caravan Parks & Camping
East MacDonnell Ranges
Surrounded by stunning scenery, Arltunga Eco Retreat is located in some of Australia’s most secluded bushland. Choose to explore and enjoy a range of local experiences, i... show more

Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon

Budget/Backpackers
Kings Canyon
A literal oasis in the desert, Discovery Kings Canyon is the closest accommodation to Watarrka National Park, where the mighty Kings Canyon is located. Offering a resort-... show more

Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve

Parks and Reserves
South of Alice Springs
Marvel at the ancient landscape of the aptly named Rainbow Valley and admire the exposed bands of coloured rock in the sandstone bluffs and cliffs. These are most impress... show more

Trephina Gorge Nature Park

Parks and Reserves
East MacDonnell Ranges
Discover the rugged landscapes, wildlife, Aboriginal and pastoral histories of the East MacDonnell Ranges at Trephina Gorge Nature Park. Located 85km east of Alice Spring... show more

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