Camping

No matter which part of Western Australia you are travelling to, you’re likely to find a place to park your tent. From the ocean to the outback, there’s a little spot of earth just waiting for you. You can find an established campground, or you can go bush camping in many of the national parks around the state.

The south west is a place covered with green forests and farmlands. The Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park is a coastal area of rugged sea cliffs, caves, and granite headlands. It’s a great spot for fishing and sightseeing, and there are several campsites around the area, all with basic facilities. The Mount Frankland National Park is a must for campers who love bird watching. There are camping facilities here, and you’re right in the middle of the karri forest, home to about fifty species of birds at any one time. Spring is when the best opportunities present themselves, and is the time to visit.

Further north you might find that you don’t even need a tent! You can camp in a national park, but you will need to pay a small fee for this. Bush camping is often the best option, since there are vast distances between stops. Even close to major towns and centres, you might only find the most basic of facilities. But all that is worth it for the spectacular countryside with deep gorges, pristine beaches and cool swimming holes all located near the best camping spots.