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Best family holiday getaways

Cost Varies by location
Location Multiple locations across Australia
Pet Friendly See Camps App
Campfires See Camps App
Facilities Varies by location – waterfront precincts, farmstays, castle-themed parks
Vehicle Access See Camps App
In Camps App Yes – all locations featured

The school break is here or soon will be! Not only is camping the best fun, it is also one of the cheapest ways to holiday with kids, or without.

If you have checked out our socials, lately – you’ll see we’re heading to the snow. You can also stay at our favourite location when we aren’t camping. Last time we looked, there was still availability over winter!

Here’s more places the whole family will enjoy from across the country! Find all….

10 things to do at Darwin’s newest precinct in The Territory. Kids will love it – but there are many in here parents will also appreciate!

Hidden in the Hinterland, you’ll find Cedarton Farm near Kilcoy, Qld. A hobby farm with animal feeding, star gazing, and camping by a stream…

After a unique family experience? Check out BIG4 Kryal Castle, a new listing in Victoria. Who doesn’t want a medieval village and castle towering over your campsite?…

Have you been to Australia’s first Dark Sky Park in the Warrumbungles? And did you know there were now two more in Australia?

CAMPS team members, Jed and Tyla took their young tribe to a farmstay near Gympie, in South East Queensland. This is why they’d go back.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes these campsites good for families?

The featured locations offer diverse family-friendly experiences including Darwin’s waterfront precinct with activities for kids and parents, farmstays with animal feeding and star gazing near Brisbane and Gympie, a medieval castle-themed park in Victoria, and Australia’s first Dark Sky Park in the Warrumbungles, NSW. These sites combine camping affordability with unique experiences the whole family can enjoy.

Are these locations suitable for school holiday camping?

Yes, these destinations are specifically recommended for school holiday getaways. They offer camping as one of the cheapest ways to holiday with kids during school breaks, with a variety of activities to keep children entertained.

Where is the farmstay near Brisbane located?

Cedarton Farm is hidden in the Hinterland near Kilcoy, Queensland. It’s a hobby farm offering animal feeding, star gazing, and camping by a stream.

What is special about BIG4 Kryal Castle in Victoria?

BIG4 Kryal Castle offers a unique family experience with a medieval village and castle towering over your campsite. It’s a new listing in Victoria that provides a distinctive camping atmosphere.

What is Australia’s first Dark Sky Park?

Australia’s first Dark Sky Park is located in the Warrumbungles, NSW. It’s ideal for stargazing, and there are now two more Dark Sky Parks in Australia.

Why is Gunna Park recommended for family camping?

Gunna Park is a farmstay near Gympie in South East Queensland that received positive feedback from CAMPS team members Jed and Tyla, who camped there with their young family and would return. Check the Camps App for current details about specific facilities and reasons.

Can I find all these locations in the Camps App?

Yes, all featured family holiday destinations are available in the Camps Australia Wide App, as well as in the CAMPS guide books and CAMPS Pendium boxed set.

What types of activities are available at Darwin Waterfront?

Darwin Waterfront is Darwin’s newest precinct offering 10 different activities. Kids will love the attractions, and there are also many activities parents will appreciate. Check the Camps App for current details about specific facilities.

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