Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite
Christchurch & Canterbury
You can camp within Arthur’s Pass township at this basic public shelter, opposite the DOC, where there’s stream water, a sink, tables and toilets.
Must-see hotels in Australia & Pacific
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
The basic rooms here above the pub are fine for a night and open onto the classic, shaded verandah. No advance bookings taken and no children allowed.
Coromandel Peninsula
The small DOC-run Fantail Bay campsite, 23km north of Colville, has running water and a couple of long-drop toilets under the shade of puriri trees.
Coromandel Peninsula
This upmarket backpacker-motel combo has its own gold mine, glowworm cave, small heated swimming pool and spa. The 2nd-floor units have harbour views.
The East Coast
National park campground with 17 sites, pit toilets and an abundance of wallabies, strung through the coastal scrub behind the wild Friendly Beaches.
Southern NSW & The Murray
Touches such as a swimming pool, spa and bar make Poet’s Recall the best motel in town. The restaurant dishes up roasts and other homestyle meals.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A quiet, well-maintained camping ground with lots of green, green grass. The emphasis is on tents and vans here, but the cabins and units are fine.
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Rustic log cabins on the outside with neutral decor on the inside, Rainforest is a tidy, good-value option with epic mountain views from its lawns.
Margaret River
Just north of town, these good-value, very comfortable timber chalets are spacious and fully self-contained, with verandahs looking onto bushland.
Waiheke Island
In Whakanewha Regional Park, this pretty but basic waterfront camping ground has toilets, outdoor cold showers, gas barbecues and drinking water.
Southern NSW & The Murray
This camp site on the riverbank has comfortable cabins, a swimming pool and a couple of tiny playgrounds. It's a short walk from the main street.
Coromandel Peninsula
There’s a large DOC campsite at Waikawau Bay, which has a summer-only store. Campsite facilities include flush toilets and cold-water showers.
Henbury Meteorite Craters Camp Sites
Northern Territory
The basic camp sites here are pretty exposed – they're fine from late afternoon until midmorning, but can be blisteringly hot at other times.
Gold Coast
There are 11 grassy sites at this pretty, trim camping ground (the only one at Springbrook) with toilets and gas BBQs. Book your permit online.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
These clean, bright and comfortable rooms are an easy option away from the town centre. There’s a pleasant courtyard out the back and a pool.
Southern NSW & The Murray
Chic apartments right on Griffith's main street. Apartments feature a full laundry and it's a short walk to the best of Griffith's restaurants.
Port Douglas
Five minutes’ stroll from the beach and about 1.5km south of town, this large, shady park has a good range of cabins and free gas barbecues.
Coromandel Peninsula
The Fletcher Bay Backpackers is a simple affair that has four rooms with four bunks in each. Bring sheets and food. It’s 37km from Colville.
Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Resort
Coromandel Peninsula
This massive, resort-style holiday park is pretty darn flash, with a pool, gym, spa, beautiful kitchen and a smorgasbord of sleeping options.
New South Wales
If you're simply after value for money, this is a good bet. Rooms are no-frills and compact, but come with TV, air-con and en-suite bathroom.
Brisbane & Around
A bushy site on the northern side of Stanthorpe, this is a serviceable option if you're here for seasonal work in the vineyards and orchards.
Bay of Islands & Northland
Just west of town, this older but renovated motel has 14 well-kept units with fridges, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and ample parking.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Has large, well-kept rooms and offers extra services such as cooked breakfasts, evening meals and guest laundry. Some rooms have spa baths.
Coromandel Peninsula
Around 30km north of Colville is the Port Jackson campsite, a large DOC site right on the beach with running water and barbecue facilities.
West Coast Australia
These neat, fully self-contained two-bedroom units are good value, offering full kitchen and washing machine, not far from the town centre.
Eucla Motor Hotel & Caravan Park
Western Australia
This friendly motel offers powered sites, unmemorable rooms (some pet-friendly) and decent pub grub. Cheapest petrol in the Nullarbor, too.
Southern WA
Set on wide lawns with direct water frontage, this spacious holiday park has shade for campers and a range of self-contained accommodation.
Southern WA
This popular place is basic, open plan and informal, with great info boards and casual, cheery owners. En-suite rooms are excellent value.
West Coast Australia
This spotless park is a five-minute drive from the centre of town. Family friendly with good BBQ facilities and a small fenced playground.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Built for caravans and motorhomes with all sites powered and a decent size. Also a range of cabins, units and impressive camp facilities.
Christchurch & Canterbury
You can camp for free at Hawdon Shelter, 24km south of Arthur’s Pass. Facilities are limited to toilets and stream water for boiling.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The Atherton Motel is a well-appointed midranger just north of the town centre, with a pool, a licensed restaurant and spacious rooms.
West Coast Australia
A drive northwest of Augusta but with absolute beachfront access. This secluded place has shady campsites and a small general store.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Wake up to a bird orchestra among the oaks at this site equipped with a grass tennis court, gym and hot pool, 2km southeast of town.
Coromandel Peninsula
A friendly and grassy park with the bonus of an on-site craft brewery. What’s not to like?
New South Wales
Catering mainly to business travellers, this modern fawn-coloured motel offers 19 roomy 'units' with kitchenettes, desks and pay TV.
Victoria
These rooms upstairs at an attractive double-terrace country pub (1889) are excellent value. The pub and bistro are decent enough.
Victoria
In a peaceful bushland setting at the foot of the Warby Ranges 2km north of town, this welcoming park is clean, neat and relaxed.
Cairns
The closest caravan park to the town centre, this is a no-frills place with shady sites, pools, camp kitchen and basic cabins.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The last watering hole and meal stop before Laura also has simple motel-style accommodation and occasional live entertainment.
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