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...

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...

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...

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.

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

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

Jack27 · Jack27

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

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.

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

Peterpan · Peterpan

This is a nice little park. It has very friendly owners Toni and Michael, the caretaker's name is Tim. Toilets and showers are good, 1 washing machine $3 per load. The park has been open around 3 weeks. The owners have worked really hard to bring it out of the disrepair that they found it in. Can take arou...

Kaid · Kaid

great place to stay. Just before you get into Peak Hill. Southbound on the Newell Hwy turn right on to Peak Hill -Tullamore Rd. bout 5 k along on the right. No toilets or water. Dogs allowed and 7 day max.

Joy Clarke · Joy Clarke

Any suggestions for reasonable caravan camping Sunshine Coast with pets

Joy Clarke · Joy Clarke

Any suggestions for reasonable caravan camping Sunshine Coast with pets

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

Any views on a camp site free or camping ground in Yass NSW?

Waffleightis · Waffleightis

Another spot usually bypassed for the bigger towns, has very roomy sites, quite cheap, below $20per night powered site. 14 days stay, very quiet. Caretaker very helpful, spotless facilities. Iga in town (just up the road) for shopping. Pet friendly (dogs must be on lead and poo picked up)

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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	33591	02:08 PM Oct 22, 2015 by catwoman
	camping esperance (Preview) any free or cheap camping for RV	maids	0	1916	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	2578	04:05 PM Dec 16, 2021 by Marz
	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	2993	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	3058	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	2888	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	2837	08:19 AM Jun 15, 2020 by Thunda
	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	4067	12:59 PM Mar 23, 2019 by Granty
	Hill End festival in April (Preview) Interested to know about this festival, lovely area not too far from Mudgee. Anyone been there.?	jeepnudger	0	3293	11:48 PM Mar 22, 2019 by jeepnudger
	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	4497	03:32 PM Oct 27, 2019 by Aussie1
	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	3404	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	3718	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
	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	4689	11:10 PM Jan 21, 2020 by citylimits
	Gemini Caravan Park at Sapphire Qld. (Preview) This is a nice little park. It has very friendly owners Toni and Michael, the caretaker's name is Tim. Toilets and showers are good, 1 washing machine $3 per load. The park has been open around 3 weeks. The owners have worked really hard to bring it out of the disrepair that they found it in. Can take arou...	Peterpan	5	4253	06:49 PM Jun 20, 2018 by Peterpan
	Bogan Weir (Preview) great place to stay. Just before you get into Peak Hill. Southbound on the Newell Hwy turn right on to Peak Hill -Tullamore Rd. bout 5 k along on the right. No toilets or water. Dogs allowed and 7 day max.	Kaid	2	4331	11:39 AM Feb 28, 2018 by jules47
	Cheap caravan camping sunshinecoadt (Preview) Any suggestions for reasonable caravan camping Sunshine Coast with pets	Joy Clarke	1	4040	11:11 PM Jan 15, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Cheap caravan camping sunshinecoadt (Preview) Any suggestions for reasonable caravan camping Sunshine Coast with pets	Joy Clarke	3	4217	09:02 PM Jan 19, 2018 by gnomead
	Yass NSW?? (Preview) Any views on a camp site free or camping ground in Yass NSW?	Col Rennie	5	4909	04:41 PM Nov 30, 2017 by PeterD
	GinGin Showgrounds QLD (Preview) Another spot usually bypassed for the bigger towns, has very roomy sites, quite cheap, below $20per night powered site. 14 days stay, very quiet. Caretaker very helpful, spotless facilities. Iga in town (just up the road) for shopping. Pet friendly (dogs must be on lead and poo picked up)	Waffleightis	2	4455	03:58 PM Sep 12, 2017 by PeterD
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