Free/Budget Campsites Suggested by our Contributors

Webmaster · Webmaster

In these difficult financial times, a good free campsite is a godsend for many travellers. If you come across one, please let us know about it. It may be best to create a new post for each campsite, provide a general idea of the region/area in the topic line and then put details about the camp inclu...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

This is a carry on from the other thread here. I have stayed at Narrabri (NSW) Good Kingaroy (Qld) Average for $25 a night Nebo (Qld) not sure about this one, we lucked into a horse event but Im sure its available Caboolture very good $100 a week Mullumbimby. Intended staying here but the show was on it loo...

maids · maids

any free or cheap camping for RV

Marz · Marz

Grey Nomads Wanted to Live Rent Free on Beautiful and Remote Australian Farm A nice couple is searching for grey nomads to stay rent free until May 2022 on a remote Australian farm about equidistant between Canberra, Bega, the snowfields, and the Victorian border. Only the wife resides on the prop...

octopuskim · octopuskim

i have heard that most if not all the rest sites you cannot stay overnight at anymore we only have a limited time away each trip so only require overnight stays also on a limited budget $40 for 8 hours each night is not the best option for our self contained unit i am thinking of just stopping outside a home a...

Swanee · Swanee

I've been searching to buy a used pop top caravan, and during my search I inspected a van that had an Alko 10" Ratchet Jockey Wheel. I'm just wondering what experienced caravanners think of them and are they as good as they seem to be?

mark pen · mark pen

i feel like my life has gone a little down hill , but on the plus side i have learnt a lot for all the junkies its kinda like a long term social experiment only prob for me is that i already learnt most of this from history what would you give for fair minded decent people in life , do they exist im now sure anymo...

Erilala · Erilala

KAIRI- tablelands.2 acres by main Rd KAIRI-.A Lions club park with only unisex toilet& tapwater.However 5 MTRS away is a rec park,kids playground,picnic tables covered.A BBQ is-" byo wood only-"& big grassed area.

Thunda · Thunda

G'day. I have been looking for someone to camp free on my property in Tasmania for a few years with very little response. It would suit someone single or a couple, retired or someone that wants some part time farm work or gardening. I'd like to get away myself for a while. If like can work out how to pos...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All,Does anybody out there know if overnight stops are still permitted at this site? Had heard rumours that because of people abusing the privilege, overnighters were no longer allowed.CheersHurls

Jack27 · Jack27

Can anyone tell me if there are free dump sites in SA? Thanks from a new caravaner x

chicken · chicken

We have been caravanning for around 17 years but never free camped before, but having been fully retired for around 4 years and on pension now things are different. We love this life and wish to keep doing this for sometime but I am looking for your feedback on the safety of free camping. We have 21 f...

Waffleightis · Waffleightis

Just found out the caravan park at Ashford is $13/night per powered site not per persom will post some pics once I learn how to.

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Would be interested to try free camping in or around barrington tops , has anyone been to this area, looks so nice and not as crowded as blue mts. and not far from sydney.

Vulcan · Vulcan

Hi folks. Attached is a video I have put together on the Gresford Show Grounds, in the HUnter Valley. Camp fees are cheap and amenities are good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0HEfuiukpE Hope you enjoy and consider a stay there. Vulcan -- Edited by Vulcan on Sunday 13th of November 2016 12:23:...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Interested to know about this festival, lovely area not too far from Mudgee. Anyone been there.?

travelyounger · travelyounger

Great spot to stop in this area without paying big dollars. 10 $ a night u powered 15 with power there are toilets there. The small town at wellstead across the road has hot showers and potable water and dump point and roadhouse. Cape Richie 18 km is a good fishing spot where you can launch your tinny also c...

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

Hi all, just wanted to mention the Iron Ridge park about 14k from Childers, on tne road to Woodgate Beach and Bundaberg. Its a great little park in a bush setting with power, water and very clean amenities. Price is $27.50 per night, 2A with power and water, stsy seven nights pay for six. Its about 20k gro...

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

Hi all, I note on Wikicamps the van park at Torbanlea in Qld is showing as closed. Does anyone know if this is permanent or temporary. There is no phone contact number.

Robreen · Robreen

G'day all. We have spent over a week here. Top place. Nice pub. Great discovery centre. Lots to see and do. Well worth a visit to Harvey's country music hall at Boyup Brook. Very unique venue. Just north of ballingup, there are some very interesting hedges in the cemetery. Bridgeton has a jigsaw museu...

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	STICKY: Welcome to the free/budget campsite section ( 1 2 ) (Preview) In these difficult financial times, a good free campsite is a godsend for many travellers. If you come across one, please let us know about it. It may be best to create a new post for each campsite, provide a general idea of the region/area in the topic line and then put details about the camp inclu...	Webmaster	50	33584	02:08 PM Oct 22, 2015 by catwoman
	SHOWGROUNDS I have stopped at (Preview) This is a carry on from the other thread here. I have stayed at Narrabri (NSW) Good Kingaroy (Qld) Average for $25 a night Nebo (Qld) not sure about this one, we lucked into a horse event but Im sure its available Caboolture very good $100 a week Mullumbimby. Intended staying here but the show was on it loo...	NeilandRaine	14	6891	05:13 PM Jun 19, 2024 by Are We Lost
	camping esperance (Preview) any free or cheap camping for RV	maids	0	1915	07:48 PM Oct 4, 2022 by maids
	Grey Nomads Wanted to Live Rent Free on Beautiful and Remote Australian Farm (Preview) Grey Nomads Wanted to Live Rent Free on Beautiful and Remote Australian Farm A nice couple is searching for grey nomads to stay rent free until May 2022 on a remote Australian farm about equidistant between Canberra, Bega, the snowfields, and the Victorian border. Only the wife resides on the prop...	Marz	0	2577	04:05 PM Dec 16, 2021 by Marz
	is there a site for land owners to post free camping for self contained vehicles? (Preview) i have heard that most if not all the rest sites you cannot stay overnight at anymore we only have a limited time away each trip so only require overnight stays also on a limited budget $40 for 8 hours each night is not the best option for our self contained unit i am thinking of just stopping outside a home a...	octopuskim	11	6459	01:08 PM May 29, 2021 by Possum3
	Alko 10" Ratchet Jockey Wheel (Preview) I've been searching to buy a used pop top caravan, and during my search I inspected a van that had an Alko 10" Ratchet Jockey Wheel. I'm just wondering what experienced caravanners think of them and are they as good as they seem to be?	Swanee	5	2992	03:21 PM Feb 16, 2021 by Swanee
	hey all well im been stuck in bunderburg jets gym car park for 3 years now at least its free (Preview) i feel like my life has gone a little down hill , but on the plus side i have learnt a lot for all the junkies its kinda like a long term social experiment only prob for me is that i already learnt most of this from history what would you give for fair minded decent people in life , do they exist im now sure anymo...	mark pen	0	3056	02:36 AM Nov 25, 2020 by mark pen
	Nth Qld Free site (Preview) KAIRI- tablelands.2 acres by main Rd KAIRI-.A Lions club park with only unisex toilet& tapwater.However 5 MTRS away is a rec park,kids playground,picnic tables covered.A BBQ is-" byo wood only-"& big grassed area.	Erilala	0	2886	04:38 PM Aug 18, 2020 by Erilala
	Camp site in Tassy, free. (Preview) G'day. I have been looking for someone to camp free on my property in Tasmania for a few years with very little response. It would suit someone single or a couple, retired or someone that wants some part time farm work or gardening. I'd like to get away myself for a while. If like can work out how to pos...	Thunda	0	2835	08:19 AM Jun 15, 2020 by Thunda
	Yelgun Rest Area (Preview) Hi All,Does anybody out there know if overnight stops are still permitted at this site? Had heard rumours that because of people abusing the privilege, overnighters were no longer allowed.CheersHurls	Hurls	4	4688	11:10 PM Jan 21, 2020 by citylimits
	Free caravan dump sites (Preview) Can anyone tell me if there are free dump sites in SA? Thanks from a new caravaner x	Jack27	5	4494	03:32 PM Oct 27, 2019 by Aussie1
	Safety on free camping ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We have been caravanning for around 17 years but never free camped before, but having been fully retired for around 4 years and on pension now things are different. We love this life and wish to keep doing this for sometime but I am looking for your feedback on the safety of free camping. We have 21 f...	chicken	51	24408	10:34 AM Jul 6, 2019 by MarkAC
	Ashford caravan park (Preview) Just found out the caravan park at Ashford is $13/night per powered site not per persom will post some pics once I learn how to.	Waffleightis	8	5814	10:53 PM Mar 30, 2019 by PeterD
	Free camping around BARRINGTON TOPS. (Preview) Would be interested to try free camping in or around barrington tops , has anyone been to this area, looks so nice and not as crowded as blue mts. and not far from sydney.	jeepnudger	2	4066	12:59 PM Mar 23, 2019 by Granty
	Gresford Show Grounds (Preview) Hi folks. Attached is a video I have put together on the Gresford Show Grounds, in the HUnter Valley. Camp fees are cheap and amenities are good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0HEfuiukpE Hope you enjoy and consider a stay there. Vulcan -- Edited by Vulcan on Sunday 13th of November 2016 12:23:...	Vulcan	5	6033	11:52 PM Mar 22, 2019 by jeepnudger
	Hill End festival in April (Preview) Interested to know about this festival, lovely area not too far from Mudgee. Anyone been there.?	jeepnudger	0	3290	11:48 PM Mar 22, 2019 by jeepnudger
	Wellstead bush park wa (Preview) Great spot to stop in this area without paying big dollars. 10 $ a night u powered 15 with power there are toilets there. The small town at wellstead across the road has hot showers and potable water and dump point and roadhouse. Cape Richie 18 km is a good fishing spot where you can launch your tinny also c...	travelyounger	0	3403	09:06 AM Feb 1, 2019 by travelyounger
	Iron Ridge Park (Preview) Hi all, just wanted to mention the Iron Ridge park about 14k from Childers, on tne road to Woodgate Beach and Bundaberg. Its a great little park in a bush setting with power, water and very clean amenities. Price is $27.50 per night, 2A with power and water, stsy seven nights pay for six. Its about 20k gro...	Bravehearts	0	3717	10:39 AM Oct 24, 2018 by Bravehearts
	Torbanlea Racecourse van park closed? (Preview) Hi all, I note on Wikicamps the van park at Torbanlea in Qld is showing as closed. Does anyone know if this is permanent or temporary. There is no phone contact number.	Bravehearts	1	4022	07:34 AM Oct 17, 2018 by Radar
	Greenbushes WA (Preview) G'day all. We have spent over a week here. Top place. Nice pub. Great discovery centre. Lots to see and do. Well worth a visit to Harvey's country music hall at Boyup Brook. Very unique venue. Just north of ballingup, there are some very interesting hedges in the cemetery. Bridgeton has a jigsaw museu...	Robreen	12	7115	08:44 PM Sep 18, 2018 by PeterD
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