Free camping sites in the Northern Territory

From private oases of waterfalls and gorges; red, red soils; spectacular sunsets. Northern Territory is where you can camp beside a mine, a river or even an old army aeroplane strip – for free! Here’s a few freedom camping sites you might like to add to your NT travel list.

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Gintys Lookout, Northern Territory

Freedom Camp at Ginty’s Lookout

The Red Centre is internationally famous for good reason, with massive natural wonders like the Ayers Rock and the Olgas in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, the breathtaking sandstone escarpments of Kings Canyon and the contrasting extremes of the MacDonnell ranges high, dry peaks and the cool, fresh sanctuary of its low lying rock pools, this contrasting landscape has many treasures waiting for the avid explorer. The scale of this area cannot be understated, comparable in land mass to entire European countries like Albania or Slovenia, this part of the Red Centre is massive and requires serious planning. For most routes,

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Little River NT

Free camp at Little River, NT

The Northern Territory is home to an array of mysterious and impressive landforms that aren’t quite like anything you have seen before. Cape Crawford is no exception with it’s waterholes, waterfalls and ancient rock formations such as the ‘lost city’. Little River rest area is located 10 km West of Cape Crawford next to a tranquil river. Although there are minimal facilities, it is a lovely place to stop if you are travelling along the northern cape in a camper or caravan. Where: 10 km West of Cape Crawford, 259 km East of Daly Waters.Pet Friendly: YesToilets: NoShade: YesShower: No Water: NoFire: NoCaravan and Big Rig: Caravans and campers Mobile

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Robinson River Crossing NT

Cook up some fresh fish at Robinson River Crossing, NT

Robinson River Crossing offers a nice quiet place to stop for the night and an opportunity to do a spot of fishing. Since facilities are very basic it is most suitable for people with camper vans and caravans. If you are self sufficient you can enjoy a break from your journey under the shade of the trees and if you are lucky you will even have fresh fish to cook. Where: 105 km South East of Borroloola, 149 km North West of WollogorangPet Friendly: YesToilets: NoShade: YesShower: No Water: NoFire: NoCaravan and Big Rig: Caravans and campersMobile Reception: No

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