Camping near Port Arthur

Stay en route to the Yorke Peninsula, with its white beaches and pink lakes.

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Honey Hill

11 sites · RVs, Tents37 acres · Gillentown, SA
Nestled in the heart of Gillentown, South Australia, 229 Gillentown Road beckons adventurers seeking the ultimate camping experience. Surrounded by natural wonders and cultural gems, this idyllic spot offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Spanning five acres of flat camping land, this off-grip site provides ample space for pitching tents and setting up campfires under the starry night sky. Thrill-seekers can conquer Honey hill that looms on the property, an integral part of the Wine & Wilderness walking trail, the apex offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Located in close proximity to the renowned Clare Valley, campers can easily explore its vineyards, savouring the finest wines the region has to offer. And for those craving a taste of local flavours, two bakeries nearby tantalize with freshly baked goods. Campers can also find themselves immersed in the enchanting beauty of the Mintaro Maze (perfect for families), just a short distance away, where they can lose themselves in its intricate pathways and whimsical charm. Whether embarking on outdoor adventures or immersing oneself in the area's cultural delights, camping at 229 Gillentown Road promises an unforgettable escapade for nature lovers and explorers alike.
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Moonta Bay Holiday Park

170 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Moonta Bay, SA
Set on prime beachfront land in the Copper Coast Triangle of the Yorke Peninsula. We are a convenient 164 km north-west of Adelaide, 17 km from Kadina, and 18 km from Wallaroo. Moonta Bay Holiday Park is situated on 2 levels of west facing foreshore land with 188 metres of absolute beach frontage. Aside from Moonta's history, the area is renowned for pristine safe swimming beaches, clear blue waters & rewarding fishing from the beach, jetty, or boat. At Moonta Bay Holiday Park you will find the perfect location either on the cliff top overlooking the bay or the the lower level with the beach at your feet. We have many facilities to make your stay comfortable & There's fun for the whole family on offer at Moonta Bay Holiday Park. JUMPING PILLOW: No holiday is complete without a Jumping Pillow! OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND Our new playground has been a hit with kids of all ages. GIANT CHESS AND CHECKERS Checkmate the kids, your partner, or your mates on our life-size Chess Set! Don't know the rules, don't stress - we can help. TOTEM TENNIS Everyone loves Totem Tennis NEW CAMP KITCHEN The New air-conditioned camp kitchen is equipped with all the mod cons for your use during your stay, including a 55" TV, Coffee Machine, and Glass Door Fridge for your convenience. SINGLE AND DOUBLE PEDAL KARTS Pedal Karts can be Hired for a small fee Helmets Supplied. Bookings can be made at reception. FISHING CLEANING AND CRAB COOKING BAYS Located on both levels of the park, both areas are equipped with double stainless steel sinks and 50lt kegs converted into crab cookers. All you need is your gas bottle, or available to be hired from reception. WIFI 30 mins Free Wifi Per Day Alternatively Purchase a Data Pack from the office PET-FRIENDLY Pets are welcome on our powered and unpowered sites, however, they are not permitted in or around our cabin accommodation. ASSISTED AND BABIES FACILITIES Located on the upper level these facilities cater to those who may require assisted facilities. A clean fresh baby's bathroom is located next door so all guests can be assured their needs are met and their stay is comfortable. LAUNDRY Located on the upper and lower level of the park our machines are coin-operated and washing powder is available to purchase from our office. Clotheslines are also situated at all amenities blocks. DUMP POINTS Undercover Dump points are conveniently located on the upper and lower of our caravan park.
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Edgehill Farm Stays Riverton

25 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Riverton, SA
Edgehill Farm Stays is located between Barossa and Clare Valley, 7km out of Riverton, and 1 hour north of Adelaide. We run a sheep and cropping farm which creates beautiful camping grounds at the foot of the hills, just below the Heysen Trail. The campsites are located on the pasture paddocks of the farm with sheep roaming the area, so dogs on leashes at all times, and please pick up after them. With large distances between other campers, each site can cater for large groups, with no close neighbours. The sites are at least 2km away from busy roads, so absolute peace and privacy! There's a beautiful push bike ride from Riverton to Clare Valley and all the wineries are along the way. Plenty of room at the property for kids to ride their push bikes. Fantastic sunsets and sunrises from all sites, and at its best at the SUNSET BAA. Beautiful bird noises, including the kookaburras having a laugh. There's a very very basic "long drop toilet" pit toilet located near the Gumtree paddock and 5 others shared, down close to the camping paddocks, if not wanting to use shared toilets, please bring and supply your own portable toilet. Great coffee, cafe, and pub meals are available in Riverton. IGA food store is open 7 days a week, and a lovely clothing Boutique, Sassy Lass, is also open most days. Tarlee Hotel has the best meals as well. Important Information to know before booking: All campers must check in BEFORE 8pm. If you are unable to arrive before 8pm, please make a booking for the following day instead Wood can be delivered to your site for a small fee, but please let us know a few days before arrival if needing, so we can process your order, or your welcome to bring your own. Strictly no chainsaws on our properties please. We are fully off grid camping, so generators are allowed on the unpowered sites, please respect other campers with turning them off by 10 pm at the latest. Pets are allowed, as long as they are on leashes at all times STRICTLY NO MOTORBIKES RIDDEN ON PROPERTY If you have day visitors joining you during your stay, please go to the extras section and add the numbers to the booking. We also operate another Hipcamp called BURRA CREEK CAMPING, this property is situated 25km North of Robertstown, ideal for mostly 4WD and off road campers. If it may be of interest, please search Bright Burra Creek.
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Gateway to the Clare Valley

1 site · RV, Tent160 acres · Saddleworth, SA
Experience the ultimate self contained camping getaway at our working cropping and cattle farm, where you’ll have the entire place to yourself—no other campers in sight with self check in anytime of the day/night! Nestled near the stunning Clare Valley our scrub land offers ample firewood for personal use, ensuring cozy evenings under the stars. Choose from open or shaded areas to set up your campsite, allowing you the freedom to craft your own adventure. With the Rattler bike and walking trail just 1.2 km away, plus nearby historic sites and world-class wineries in Auburn and beyond, your perfect escape awaits! Whichever way you choose there is loads to see and do when you base yourself here! Bringing the kids...? head to Auburn 8 mins away and have a hit of mini golf, or stroll the historic Main Street and stop for gelato at one of the many little shops. No kids...? Auburn's Main Street is a haven for Adults too with everything from antiques, vintage clothing, women's wear, homewares, gin distillery, multiple cellar doors and wood fired pizzas on the lawns at Main 23. Want more for the kids.... Mintaro maze is only a short drive away followed by lunch at Mintaros historic Magpie and Stump Hotel, lawn games and awesome food! *free firewood to be collected and broken/cut up by yourself. For $50 we can provide kindling, and firewood bundle for 2 night stays. *our own children organise and take the profit from this :) Please PM at least a week prior to organise.
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Tarlee - Serenity

15 sites · RVs, Tents42 acres · Alma, SA
We are located just off the Horrocks Highway on the way to the Clare Valley amongst 42 acres of peppermint gum scrub sheltered by the ranges west of Tarlee. Here you will find lovely spread out camping spots with plenty of space to explore, quiet country roads for walking or riding with spectacular views of the ranges and valley as well as Kangaroos, Kookaburras and more native wildlife. Bush camping at its best. Firewood available to purchase on arrival, $25 for a large container and fire drums are provided. NO CHAINSAWS A beautiful peaceful spot with plenty of space for caravans, campers, tents and swags. We have a flock of sheep and chooks with eggs to pick up, children love to ride their push bikes down the hills and through the tracks. Our scrub is perfect for outdoor imagination and bundles of energy. Campers have made cubbies in the trees, tyre swings and set up hammocks for lazy afternoons or a swing. Pick a site that suits you best, set up camp, light a fire and sit back and relax. Pet friendly. Long drop toilet available.
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The Pink Lake Insta-Camp

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Lochiel, SA
Welcome to the Pink Lake Insta-camp. Family-friendly private camping located opposite the pink lake in Lochiel, South Australia. The only camping facility near the pink lake in Lochiel. Our prime location provides the perfect backdrop for your outdoor adventure. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Wake up to the sounds of nature, breathe fresh air, and take in stunning views of the pink lake. Our facilities include two spacious high quality (5 metre diameter) bell tents with two king zip-apart beds inside each tent. Both tents are equipped with electrical power with bedside lights, a smoke alarm and a heater. Both tents also have a table, two chairs and luggage racks. One tent also has a fridge & microwave. Adjacent the tents is a lockable, modern private bathroom facility with a hot showers, flushing toilet and hand-basin. Towels, shampoo and conditioner is supplied. Adjacent the two tents is a larger kitchen tent with basic cooking facilities and tables and chairs. There is plenty of outdoor space to relax and an outdoor fire pit (for use outside fire-ban season) where you can enjoy a fire-side chat and roast marshmallows together as you gaze at the Milky Way at night. Whether you book a single tent or two tents we guarantee exclusive use of the camping site so there is no sharing with other campers! Experience the peace of outdoor living with all the modern amenities! Do you want to go camping but don’t have the equipment? Nervous about getting the tent put up? Worried about using a bush toilet? Don’t like sleeping on the ground? Don’t want to share your space with strangers? Want to provide your kids a camping experience without the hassles of doing it all yourself? No worries, we have it covered! Whether you're a solo traveller looking for some peace, a couple seeking a romantic getaway, or a family in search of adventure, this campsite has something for everyone. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are committed to ensuring you have a memorable and enjoyable experience.
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Camping near Port Arthur guide

Overview

Located at the northern end of South Australia’s Gulf of St. Vincent and the Yorke Peninsula, the small locality of Port Arthur (population: 3) is a gateway to the beautiful Yorke Peninsula. As it’s about 105 kilometres north of state capital Adelaide, many travellers approaching Adelaide from the north (or departing heading north) will pass through. Campers come to the Yorke Peninsula to enjoy the white-sand beaches and to drive and camp along the Coastal Way, with its 700 km of coastline. There’s a free rest area for self-contained campers in Port Arthur, and well-equipped holiday parks at other spots on the Yorke Peninsula, ideal for overnight stops on a road trip.

Where to go

Clinton Conservation Park

The nearest park to Port Arthur, this coastal park contains mangroves, wetlands, and estuaries that are important breeding sites for fish and wading birds, making it a good destination for keen birdwatchers. Visitors can’t camp in the park but Port Arthur’s free rest area is nearby, as is the larger town of Port Wakefield, where there’s a caravan park. 

Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

At the southern end of Cape Yorke and about two hours’ drive from Port Arthur, the coastal Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park offers beachside campsites as well as accommodation in several lodges. Travellers come to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes to swim, fish, and hike the short trails (from 30 minutes to 4 hours). The park is accessible to regular two-wheel drives, but if you’d rather not stay in the park itself, there are more camping, glamping, and other accommodation options in nearby Marion Bay.

Yorketown and Pink Lakes

One of the Yorke Peninsula’s most attractive sights are the saline Pink Lakes. The Pink Lake Viewing Area is near Yorketown. There are around 200 of the small lakes, ranging in hue from the most subtle pinkish white to a vibrant red. Campers can stay at the caravan park in Yorketown, or at other camping spots on the Yorke Peninsula, including Port Arthur, and visit the lakes on a day trip.

When to go

As the beaches are one of the main attractions of the Yorke Peninsula, summer (December to February) is the best time to come, when the weather will be hot. This is also the busiest time of year as the school holidays run from mid-late December to late January. Come outside this peak time for a more peaceful experience and easier availability.

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