Best camping sites in Australia in 2025: The ultimate guide to exploring nature
Australia has become a paradise for camping enthusiasts with its magnificent natural landscape and diverse ecosystems. In 2025, as ecotourism continues to heat up, we have selected the most worthwhile camping sites in Australia for you, from tropical rainforests to desert stars, from seaside beaches to alpine meadows, to meet the needs of all kinds of camping enthusiasts.
1. Queensland: Daintree Rainforest Retreat
Features: Tropical rainforest experience in the World Heritage List
This campsite located in the world's oldest tropical rainforest offers a unique "tree house" camping experience. Wake up to birdsong in the morning, explore rainforest trails during the day, and listen to the symphony of nature at night. In 2025, an ecological education project was added, led by Aboriginal guides to learn about rainforest medicinal plants.
Best season: May-October (dry season) Facilities: solar-powered, eco-toilets, rainforest showers Activity suggestions: night wildlife observation, rainforest canopy walk
2. Western Australia: Cape Range National Park
Features: Wilderness camping on the Coral Coast
The campsite near Ningaloo Reef offers a unique "beach and reef" dual experience. In 2025, transparent bottom kayak rentals were added, allowing you to see the coral reef without diving. At night, the starry sky of the Indian Ocean is stunning.
Best season: April-October Facilities: Basic camping facilities (self-provided water), solar charging station Activity suggestions: snorkeling whale watching (seasonal), starry sky photography
3. Tasmania: Bay of Fires Bush Retreat
Features: World-class beaches and granite landscapes
The newly upgraded eco-camp in 2025 is located in northeastern Tasmania and is famous for its orange-red lichen-covered granite. The newly added "eco-design tent" is built with local materials and perfectly blends into the environment. This is a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
Best season: November-March of the following year Facilities: Eco-designed public kitchen, hot shower Activity suggestions: sunrise photography, coastline hiking
4. Northern Territory: Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge
Features: Mysterious experience of the Red Center
Located on the edge of Watarrka National Park, the "Aboriginal Starry Sky Story" special project was launched in 2025. Explore the canyon during the day and listen to the Aboriginal people telling constellation legends around the campfire at night. The newly added "luxury wilderness tent" makes desert camping more comfortable.
Best season: May-September Facilities: Swimming pool (for cooling in summer), starry sky viewing platform Activity suggestions: Canyon sunrise hike, Aboriginal cultural experience
5. Victoria: Great Ocean Road Eco Camp
Features: Perfect combination of coastline and rainforest
The campsite, redesigned in 2025, is located in a hidden area of the Great Ocean Road, which is convenient for famous attractions and enjoys private natural space. The newly added "canopy platform" allows you to enjoy the coastline and Otway Rainforest from a high altitude.
Best season: September-November, March-May Facilities: Electric vehicle charging station, rainforest spa Activity suggestions: Coastline cycling, koala observation