With COVID keeping us isolated and indoors I thought I would list my Top 10 Camp sites I am looking forward to revisiting as the restrictions lift. A note up front, there are many other sites below that I would love to include but i have only focused on those i have already visited. That is the great thing about Australia - we are spoilt for choice.
1 - Uluru, Kings Canyon and McDonald Ranges
Yes I know I am cheating already by choosing these three but they are generally all done in one trip. This is such an iconic part of Australia that everyone must visit once in their life. Even better is going twice!
2 - Cape York
There is something exciting about venturing to the extremities of our continent. And none more so than to go North as far as the track will take you.
While the Telegraph Track and standing on the tip is on many peoples bucket List, dont forget the journey up including Lakefield National Park and the challenging Frenchmans Track.
3 - Flinders Ranges
The Flinders Ranges is an amazing buckling landscape. with the afternoon sun lighting up the range it does not get much better than this.
While The Flinders is the main attraction, dont forget to drop by the near by Gammon Ranges for an even remote adventure.
4 - Fraser Island
What can you say. White sands, blue waters, lush rainforests, awesome 4 Wheel Driving. If you own a 4WD this is one location where you need to take it to let down the tyres.
5 - Grampians National Park
Probably not on everyones top 10 list but it is probably one of my favourite spots in Victoria to go hiking.
6 - Lawn Hill National Park
This little National Park could almost be my number 1 must visit park in Australia. For those that have ventured across the Savannah Way or travelled through outback Queensland you should not miss this exquisite slice of paradise.
7 - Corner Country
Anywhere in outback NSW is worth visiting but I love the quirkiness of Broken Hill and Silverton, and the great camping at places like Stuart or Mutawintji National Park
8 - Cradle Mountain National Park
Tasmania is full of gems, none more so than Cradle Mountain National Park. A hike here leaves a mark on anyones memory.
I am also going to sneak in Freycinet National Park and Bay of Fires here. Although breaking the rules it is hard not to mention these two amazing places.
9- Arnhem Land
When you cross the Alligator River you know you have entered a special land. There is something that overtakes you, and you are quickly reminded that we are custodians of this land that we must respect and look after.
10 - Anywhere along the coast
Yes i know this is cheating but there are so many great spots along our great coastline it is hard to choose which one to go to.
11 - Anywhere camping in the outback
With so many choices I had to include one more. There are so many iconic outback tracks. From the Birdsville Track, Strezleki, the Darling River Run. What I love most about these is the remoteness, the nothingness, and the thousand stars that light up the night.
Post Script
No i didn’t forget Western Australia. While i have visited Kalbarri National Park, and the southern parts I am yet to fully explore the west coast. This is our next major adventure in 2022 which cant come soon enough.
I have also not included the Snowy mountains or High Country. While I have visited a few camp sites, again I have not explored enough to do this justice.