Discover the best coastal caravan campgrounds in South Australia with electricity hookup and water hookup

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4 top coastal caravan sites in South Australia with electricity hookup and water hookup

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Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay

15 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Victor Harbor, SA

We’re thrilled to welcome you to Cooinda Retreats, an immersive nature-based camping experience, far from the crowded parks! Our bushland setting offers space, tranquillity, and a true connection to nature. Your stay directly supports our Not-for-Profit work, helping disadvantaged and marginalised communities. Why Camp With Us? 🌱 At Cooinda Retreats, every booking goes toward a greater cause. You’re not only enjoying the great outdoors – you’re making a difference! Important Details for a Hassle-Free Stay: Please read carefully as these points will answer most questions. 🌳 What You Can Expect: • We are a bushland Hipcamp site, not a caravan park. Embrace nature, space, and serenity! • Fire Policy: Fires are ONLY allowed during the winter months on designated hard surfaces. Once the fire rating season kicks in, no fires are permitted due to bushfire risk. So, enjoy those campfires in the cooler months when they’re needed! • Space for Gear: Wondering if you can fit your tent, gazebo, and trailer? It’s up to you! Our sites are spacious, but you must be self-contained. One vehicle per site – additional vehicles must park in the main carpark. Site Sizes & What Fits: • Site 1: (Powered, Dog-friendly) – 7mW x 10mD • Site 2: Large premium site with 10 amp power – Great for families or larger setups, 9mW x 13mD • Site 3: Large premium site with 10amp power – Great for families or larger setups, 10.5mW x 12mD • Site 4: General large sites – Perfect for a cozy, spacious camping experience, 12mW X 9mD • Sites 5: General large sites – Perfect for a cozy, spacious camping experience, 10mW x 7mD • Site 6: Bushland escape – Ideal for nature lovers, a little off the beaten path, 7mW x 11mD • Site 7: Large premium non-powered – Lush, green spaces with stunning views, 11mW x 7.5mD – park up sideways to get a wonderful view. • Site 8: Large premium non-powered – Lush, green spaces with stunning views, 10mW x 10.5mD • Site 9: Available from December 2024, Large premium non-powered – Lush, green spaces with stunning views, 10mW x 10.5mD • Site 10: Available from December 2024, Large premium non-powered – Lush, green spaces with stunning views, 10mW x 10.5mD Please plan accordingly, but the setup is your responsibility. Amenities: 🚿 Stay Self-Contained: We have portable hot showers and toilets, but feel free to use your RV facilities, grey water on the garden is fine! ♻️ Waste Management: Take your rubbish with you! There’s no garbage service – we’re all about keeping the environment clean. 💧 Water: Potable water available at all sites. 🍽 Camp Kitchen & Wi-Fi: We’ve got you covered with a full kitchen and Wi-Fi across the retreat. Important Reminders: • Dump Point: 3 km away in Victor Harbor – please don’t use our portable toilets for cassette emptying. • Noise Policy: Quiet hours from 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM – let’s keep it peaceful for everyone. • CCTV: For your safety, discreet CCTV is in place. • Fires: Winter fires only! Fire pits provided during cooler months, firewood available for $15. No fires once the fire season starts. Final Tips: • Check site details for the best fit. • Avoid using mats on our lush lawns – help keep them green! • You’re in a bushland setting – don’t forget your bug spray. We can’t wait to welcome you to Cooinda Retreats for a unique, nature-filled adventure with a positive impact. See you soon! 🌞🌿

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Cape Jaffa Holiday Park

58 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Cape Jaffa, SA

Cape Jaffa Holiday Park is situated on approximately 5 acres on the Limestone Coast of SA, adjacent to the beautiful Lacepede Bay. Approximately 100m to the beach for swimming and same to the jetty for fishing. Cape Jaffa is known for the quality fishing and fresh southen rock lobster as well as long stretches of beaches between Kingston SE to Cape Jaffa and Cape Jaffa to Robe for the 4WD enthusiast. With 4 boutique wineries like Norfolk Rise; Cape Jaffa; Wangolina and Mt Benson at our doorstep there is something for everyone.

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Ballara Art & Lifestyle Retreat

2 sites · RVs4 acres · Warooka, SA

A brief history of Ballara...Ballara is the 100-year-old family home built for William and Emilia (Millie) Baker & their five children. Built in 1910, it is understood Millie would not come to Warooka until the house was finished and furnished! Wise woman!William Baker came to Warooka as a young boy in 1884 with his mother, sister and 2 brothers, after the sudden death of his father.In the early 1900s, Will and his brother Alf became storekeepers, trading as Baker Bros. and running 2 stores in Warooka. Will, Alf and younger brother, Tom, also went on to become farmers.William met Millie when she came from Ballarat to visit her sister who lived at Warooka. Millie named her new home 'Ballara' in memory of her home town.A feature of the house is its ornate ceilings, and story has it that visitors came from afar especially to view them.William ran a wheat agency from an office on the front verandah and was also a contact for World War 1 recruitment.In 1927, William sadly died at only 50 years of age, leaving Millie on her own with their 5 children Doreen, Dulcie, William jr. (Bill), Ron, and Betsy.Millie died in 1965 and Ron continued living at Ballara until his death in 1988.Having never married and with no children of his own, Ron left the house and contents to his 10 nieces and nephews.After the family furniture was divided, Bill bought the house and placed it in the names of his three daughters.Carli and Penny were both able to enjoy some time living in the family home. Ballara still remains in the Baker family and is currently being cared for by Bill’s youngest daughter, Steph.

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Sunshine at Tiatukia

2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Tiatukia, SA

Enjoy a full water view of Boston Bay and the surrounds of Port Lincoln. At night, witness the magical display of the entire bay with moonlight reflections, fish farms, water markers, large ships, the Port Lincoln wharf and silos, and the surrounding area. During the day, marvel at the boating activities ranging from ships to old-style yachts and smaller fishing vessels. Situated off a main road, with only local residents using the road (positioned at the back of a large 2.5-acre block), the block is fully fenced with a gateway entrance. Power outlets are provided if needed, located on the outside of the shed. There is ample rainwater available, with a tap and hose located at the shed for filling tanks or washing. While we don’t have toilet facilities on our block at this point, the closest public toilets are in the beach town of North Shields and in Port Lincoln. We welcome animal companions but ask that you are mindful of other campers. Although not far from Port Lincoln and North Shields, our location offers space, tranquility, and quality views. The shed is locked, and we have a shower facility at the back, which is currently locked until we install a septic tank. You can camp anywhere on the block, drive around to find a spot, or choose from a few little granite rock spots and a single olive tree. The front gate is unlocked with a pin that can be easily pulled out, and it is a double-opening gate. To access the rainwater pump and tap outlets, simply turn on the power point located on the front side of the shed. The power point for the pump is a double 10-amp outlet. It’s a beautiful spot and perfect for leisurely walks if you enjoy exploring on foot.

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Sunshine at Tiatukia

2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Tiatukia, SA

Enjoy a full water view of Boston Bay and the surrounds of Port Lincoln. At night, witness the magical display of the entire bay with moonlight reflections, fish farms, water markers, large ships, the Port Lincoln wharf and silos, and the surrounding area. During the day, marvel at the boating activities ranging from ships to old-style yachts and smaller fishing vessels. Situated off a main road, with only local residents using the road (positioned at the back of a large 2.5-acre block), the block is fully fenced with a gateway entrance. Power outlets are provided if needed, located on the outside of the shed. There is ample rainwater available, with a tap and hose located at the shed for filling tanks or washing. While we don’t have toilet facilities on our block at this point, the closest public toilets are in the beach town of North Shields and in Port Lincoln. We welcome animal companions but ask that you are mindful of other campers. Although not far from Port Lincoln and North Shields, our location offers space, tranquility, and quality views. The shed is locked, and we have a shower facility at the back, which is currently locked until we install a septic tank. You can camp anywhere on the block, drive around to find a spot, or choose from a few little granite rock spots and a single olive tree. The front gate is unlocked with a pin that can be easily pulled out, and it is a double-opening gate. To access the rainwater pump and tap outlets, simply turn on the power point located on the front side of the shed. The power point for the pump is a double 10-amp outlet. It’s a beautiful spot and perfect for leisurely walks if you enjoy exploring on foot.

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Ballara Art & Lifestyle Retreat

2 sites · RVs4 acres · Warooka, SA

A brief history of Ballara...Ballara is the 100-year-old family home built for William and Emilia (Millie) Baker & their five children. Built in 1910, it is understood Millie would not come to Warooka until the house was finished and furnished! Wise woman!William Baker came to Warooka as a young boy in 1884 with his mother, sister and 2 brothers, after the sudden death of his father.In the early 1900s, Will and his brother Alf became storekeepers, trading as Baker Bros. and running 2 stores in Warooka. Will, Alf and younger brother, Tom, also went on to become farmers.William met Millie when she came from Ballarat to visit her sister who lived at Warooka. Millie named her new home 'Ballara' in memory of her home town.A feature of the house is its ornate ceilings, and story has it that visitors came from afar especially to view them.William ran a wheat agency from an office on the front verandah and was also a contact for World War 1 recruitment.In 1927, William sadly died at only 50 years of age, leaving Millie on her own with their 5 children Doreen, Dulcie, William jr. (Bill), Ron, and Betsy.Millie died in 1965 and Ron continued living at Ballara until his death in 1988.Having never married and with no children of his own, Ron left the house and contents to his 10 nieces and nephews.After the family furniture was divided, Bill bought the house and placed it in the names of his three daughters.Carli and Penny were both able to enjoy some time living in the family home. Ballara still remains in the Baker family and is currently being cared for by Bill’s youngest daughter, Steph.

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Cape Jaffa Holiday Park

58 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Cape Jaffa, SA

Cape Jaffa Holiday Park is situated on approximately 5 acres on the Limestone Coast of SA, adjacent to the beautiful Lacepede Bay. Approximately 100m to the beach for swimming and same to the jetty for fishing. Cape Jaffa is known for the quality fishing and fresh southen rock lobster as well as long stretches of beaches between Kingston SE to Cape Jaffa and Cape Jaffa to Robe for the 4WD enthusiast. With 4 boutique wineries like Norfolk Rise; Cape Jaffa; Wangolina and Mt Benson at our doorstep there is something for everyone.

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Coastal caravan camping in South Australia with electricity hookup and water hookup guide

Overview

One of Australia’s most compact states, South Australia offers outback adventures and wildlife safaris within easy reach of Adelaide. Head south to spot sunbathing wild kangaroos, enjoy lazy afternoons wine tasting and oyster sampling, and hike through red-sand deserts, forested gorges, and rocky mountains. Temperate weather makes SA a year-round destination for camping and outdoor activities, but it’s busiest during the balmy summer months. Cruise over to Kangaroo Island in springtime to see the cutest wildlife encounters, admire wine country in a canopy of fall leaves, or take a winter whale-watching cruise along the coast.

Adelaide

Adelaide is South Australia’s laid-back state capital, where parklands unfurl along the River Torrens, bars and restaurants sit riverfront, and arts festivals draw crowds year-round. Once you tire of the city, hop over to nearby Kangaroo Island, go for a beachside getaway along the Fleurieu Peninsula, or plan wine tasting in the vineyards.

Wine Country

The green hills around Adelaide house some of Australia’s finest wine regions. From the Barossa Valley, with its stone cottages and patchwork vineyards, to the leafy peaks of the Adelaide Hills—there are some sweet spots to sip Sshiraz or taste cabernets. Many camping sites offer direct access to the natural landscapes, whether strolling the beaches of McLaren Vale or cycling between cellar door wine tastings in the Eden Valley.

Northern Outback

North of Adelaide, the hills give way to the dusty red sands and remote bushlands of the Australian outback. Flinders Range National Park is the headliner, the dramatic finish line of the 1,200-kilometre Heysen Trail and home to the peaks of Wilpena Pound. Further north, the opal mining towns of Coober Pedy and William Creek offer a look at outback life, while Lake Eyre National Park’s pink lakes feature lakeside camping sites like no other.

Eyre Peninsula

Stretching west from Adelaide and the Yorke Peninsula, Eyre unfolds in a panorama of gold-dust sands, rocky shores, and deserted dunes. Coastal camping spots have the best views, and the sheltered waters of Coffin Bay, Venus Bay, and Streaky Bay are famous for their oysters.

Kangaroo Island

Bushlands, sand dunes, and wave-ravaged coastlines await on Kangaroo Island. Explore off-piste in a 4WD, spot wild kangaroos and koalas in the nature reserves, or walk the beach to watch fur seals and little penguins, then head back to camp for a campfire barbecue. Adventurous campers will find a number of bush camping grounds, while holiday parks provide a little more luxury.