Need to getaway from it all? We've got some great suggestions for the ultimate outdoor experience. Bush camping is the perfect way to become one with nature, relax and unwind.
Originally a rest area, Ellendale is the perfect place for an overnight stay or even a day trip. It has wide open plains with lots of sun and little shade, so don’t forget to bring your sunnies and cossies. Facilities include toilets, rubbish bins, picnic tables and some BBQs. Get ready to be blown away by this untouched piece of nature!
 Located just off the Great Northern Highway, roughly 125 km south east of Derby. |
This beautiful, isolated spot is worth the visit, especially if you love fishing. It's the perfect fishing spot around the lower Ord River and its surrounding trees. Look out for some less friendly visitors: salties love this river! Toilets and non-potable water are available, and be prepared to bring extra drinking supplies and your own firewood to get all cosy around this mesmerizing location.
 Located 46 km north west of Kununurra via the Victoria Highway, then turn off on to Parry Creek Road. |
The name gives it away: this beautiful place, an artificially created lake, is perfect for outdoor water activities. Swimming, water skiing, it’s all possible here. If you love fishing, you should check out the nearby Lachlan River as well. It’s a less pristine environment, but you do have lots of facilities available to enjoy an amazing relaxed stay: hot water, showers and toilets, picnic tables, barbecues, and a playground for kids. The main town is a 30 minute walk away, so if you’re looking to combine both nature and city, Gum Bend Lake is the place to go.
 Located 5 km west of Condobolin and 99 km west of Parkes and 463 km west of Sydney |
The camping area around this rock formation has got you covered for a relaxing overnight stay. With trees surrounding the area and the neighboring Eyre Highway, you’ll have chill campsite, with all the facilities you need: toilets, rubbish bins, picnic tables and even BBQs.
 Just off the Eyre Highway, 80 km east of Norseman or 115 km west of Balladonia. |
Last but not least, Scotts Beach is an idyllic place to visit, both for lovers and families. The vast beach makes it the perfect spot for long peaceful walks, building sandcastles, or just enjoying the sun. Surfers love this place as well. The nearby camping site provides facilities such as toilets, fresh water, BBQs and picnic tables, some of them even covered so you can stay dry on a rainy day.
| On the banks of the River Murray, 3.5 km south east of Cobram. |
