Best Apps for Free Camping in Australia

Australia has some of the best natural diversity and beauty in the world. So, it’s no doubt campervan travel is so popular when the great outdoors has so much to offer here. If you plan on hiring a campervan for your trip around Australia, you might be wondering how to find campgrounds and places to park up for the night. There are a lot of opportunities to camp for free in Australia, you just have to know where to find the sites. Luckily, we live in the age of technology, so access to information is right at our fingertips. We have put together a list of our top 3 apps to help you camp your way across the country – all for free!

CamperMate App

CamperMate has everything you need when travelling in Australia, including offline maps and directions to thousands of campsites and hotels. It will also guide you to useful amenities along the road, such as public toilets, garages, rest areas, holiday parks, and more.

Another awesome feature CamperMate offers is the ability to add destinations and activities to a “favourites” list. So, whether you already know where you want to head or you want to save somewhere the app has guided you to visit again later, you can skip the search function and get there even sooner.

You’re even able to search for activities by region and book experiences directly through the app. Think of this as your ultimate app for exploring Australia and New Zealand and everything they have to offer.

Find the Campermate app on the Google Play Store or on the App Store.

NSW National Parks

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a state-run app which is great for finding camping areas in national parks. These are generally always cheap or free to stay in, and a huge benefit of camping in them is that they are generally a lot quieter and in stunning surroundings! If you are a fan of hiking, cycling, historic sites and beautiful lookouts – this app will be great for you too. Most states in Australia have an app similar, but this is a great starting point if you are travelling along the east coast.

WikiCamps

WikiCamps is a great app for finding campsites in Australia. A great benefit of WikiCamps, you’re able to download the maps for offline and it allows you to navigate and get directions to sites, directly from the app. The difference between WikiCamps and some others is that is has a lot of other useful features. It has a compass, a camping checklist, world time zone clock, and other great camping features.

We would recommend everyone downloads at least one of these apps before setting off on your campervan journey. Even if you do not plan on freed camping, these apps are great for finding paid caravan parks and advise you on which have amenities such as toilets, dump stations and communal kitchens. They are a must-have on any holiday!

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