From farm stays to waterfront retreats, Hipcamp offers the coolest campsites for families.
Hipcamp has glamping, caravanning and camping locations all around Australia. There is something to suit every family. Enjoy back-to-nature bliss with these 25 unique camping experiences. Just don’t forget the marshmallows!
Set high overlooking the back of the Blue Mountains is a genuine red 1949 London double-decker bus. Artisans Park is just a three-hour drive from Sydney over the Blue Mountains and, at 1000 metres, experiences winter snow and mild summers.
The London bus is suitable for children as the upper deck houses the bedroom. The lower deck houses the kitchen and bathroom with a front deck complete with barbecue and amazing views. Relax and watch the kangaroos and eagles from your private deck. Swimming in the crystal clear river in summer or sit around a camp fire in winter.
For a slice of paradise just minutes from civilisation, visit this site in the Grose Valley. With more than 600 metres of river frontage, you’ll be sure to find a secluded spot to swim, camp and fish.
This 90-hectare estate is the perfect base from which to explore the beautiful Coffs Coast. It has direct access to 4WD hotspot, Lower Bucca State Forest. BYO tent, van or trailer to enjoy bush walks and hand-feed the farm animals.
Surprise the kids with a mini safari camp, just 10 minutes from the centre of Orange. Pitch your tent in the paddock and visit your animal neighbours including deer, peacocks, llamas, goats and ducks.
This sheltered, off-grid oasis is perfect for large families looking for some quiet time. Paddle down the sparkling river or spend your time cycling and hiking the nearby mountain trails. You won’t believe that this secluded area is just a 90-minute drive from Sydney.
Breathtaking views and quiet mountain trails are just some of the highlights at this dairy farm near Biamanga National Park. It’s the little touches that make this a true haven – fresh spring water, toys for the kids and a scenic outdoor bathtub.
Pitch your tent on scenic grounds by the banks of the Goobarragandra River, just 2.5 hours from Canberra. This secluded paradise features a barbecue area, wood-fired pizza oven and composting toilets.
Ideal for families with younger children, Riverview is a macadamia farm. Here you can splash in shallow river waters and camp a safe distance from the river, but close to amenities. From Brisbane, this stunning campground is a short 2.5-hour drive.
Water babies will love this idyllic spot, nestled in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Think private riverside campsites with complimentary kayaks and floaties for the kids to ride the rapids.
Get a little off the beaten track to this hidden gem near Mount Walsh National Park. The birdwatching and hiking haven boasts a 400-megalitre dam that is perfect for swimming, fishing and kayaking.
Reconnect with nature at this eco-friendly lakefront site, near the Glass House Mountains. Enjoy unplugged bush camping with nearby amenities and a private water-ski park that’s sure to get the adrenaline pumping.
Set amid pristine mountain rainforest near the Sunshine Coast, this property boasts several easy walking tracks and spotless amenities. The kids will delight in spotting turtles and platypus in the creek.
This dreamy campsite surrounds a massive six-hectare dam. Keep the kids entertained spotting baby geese at the ‘Quack Shack’ or visit the EWE-nique Hobby Farm just up the road. This is the perfect weekend getaway, only an hour from Brisbane.
Spend the night beside clear, murmuring waters in King Valley. This wonderfully shaded campground features bathrooms and fire pits with barbecue grills. There’s a sandy bank to access the river that’s perfect for little ones.
Soak in the bucolic serenity of this working sheep property just south of Bendigo. The quiet, creek-side site has a parking area and easy access to the water. A 10-minute walk will take you to Tullaroop Reservoir, which has public toilets, picnic areas and fly fishing.
Awake to a gorgeous sunrise and go koala spotting before breakfast beside your on-site fire pit. This camp is just minutes from the town of Inverloch with great cafes, surf spots and an inlet beach perfect for kids.
Camp above the clouds at this mountain site, accessible only by 4WD or a short hike. This experience is well worth the trek with sweeping views, a hidden waterfall and wildlife galore. This one is within 90 minutes of Melbourne.
Perched on rolling pastoral hills just 1.5 hours from Melbourne, campers can take the kids for a ride at the donkey farm. The farm is conveniently situated between the popular redwood forest and the giant Ada Tree Rainforest Walk.
Discover bush camping at its best on this elevated site with stunning valley views, 90 kilometres north of Adelaide. Adventurous kids will love getting out to explore the hills and clamber over the rocks that litter the property.
Nestled between the Barossa and Clare valleys, this campsite offers absolute privacy and peace across its three distinct sites. Walk amongst the blue gums on the nearby Heysen Trail before settling down beside the fire with a packet of marshmallows.
Adrenaline lovers will rejoice at this waterfront camp, located only minutes from Latrobe and boasting direct access to the epic Wild Mersey mountain-biking trails. BYO tents, vans and bikes for a weekend of adventure.
Wake up in paradise by the Franklin Rivulet at Harford, just outside of Devonport. The picturesque tidal estuary provides oh-so-much fun, with fishing, kayaking, trekking, bird watching, oystering and wildlife spotting.
Pitch your tents at the ultimate family camp, complete with a swimming dam, paddle boards and a 65-metre waterslide. Located on the western side of Cape Naturaliste, the site is well-equipped with basic toilet, shower and kitchen amenities.
Nestled on sprawling farmland just 15 minutes from the coastal town of Bunbury, this campsite offers absolute serenity (and enough space for the kids to run amok). Set up camp between shaded peppermint trees, feed the resident highland cows and stargaze in grassy fields.
Just a short drive to the Moore River and the beach, this property has it all. Families can use the on-site pool, toilet, shower and kitchen facilities, as well as hire canoes and bikes. The best part? It’s only 90 minutes from Perth.
Experience nature at its best alongside Litchfield National Park. Fish for barramundi and red claw crayfish, hand-feed wallabies and take a dip in the nearby Berry Springs waterhole. This oasis of a campsite is easy to access, located less than an hour from the Darwin CBD.
All images courtesy of Hipcamp. For more out of the ordinary family stays, visit Hipcamp’s website.
This article originally appeared in Holidays with Kids magazine. Subscribe to the latest issue here.
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