It’s almost Easter, and campgrounds in many of SA’s national parks are full. But here’s where you can still book.
Easter is a popular time to take a camping holiday in South Australia. Ideal weather with cool nights and sunny days makes it the perfect time to get away and connect with nature, and our picturesque national parks are the perfect place to do so.
If you’ve left your planning to the last minute, we’re here to help.
If you’re an Eyre Peninsula or River Murray local, or willing to travel to these regions, or if you have a 4WD, there are still many spots left.
Here’s where you can still book a spot.
Eyre Peninsula
Coffin Bay National Park
Fowlers Bay Conservation Park
Gawler Ranges National Park
Laura Bay Conservation Park
Lincoln National Park
Point Bell Conservation Park
Wahgunyah Conservation Park
Wittelbee Conservation Park
Yellabinna Regional Reserve
Yumbarra Conservation Park
Fleurieu Peninsula
Deep Creek Conservation Park
Newland Head Conservation Park
Flinders Ranges & Outback
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park
Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
Witjira National Park
Note: It’s a mandatory requirement to purchase a Desert Parks Pass if you are travelling east of Dalhousie Springs in Witjira National Park.
Kangaroo Island
Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park and Wilderness Protection Area
Flinders Chase National Park
Lashmar Conservation Park
Note: ferry bookings to Kangaroo Island can sell out months before Easter, so Kangaroo Island parks might only be an option if you’re a local, you’ve already booked your ferry, or are happy to fly to the island.
Limestone Coast
Little Dip Conservation Park
Naracoorte Caves National Park
Murray River, Lakes and Coorong
Coorong National Park
Danggali Conservation Park and Wilderness Protection Area
Ngarkat Conservation Park
Campgrounds are booking fast, so book now to secure your campsite before it’s too late. (Note: availability at these campgrounds for Easter is correct as of 1 April, 2019).
Top tip: Campsites can be booked 12 months in advance, so if you’ve missed out this year you can always get hopping to book ahead for next Easter.
New to camping? You might be interested in reading these blogs: tips for beginners, camping dos and don’ts, essentials to pack and easy campfire recipes.
This story was originally posted in March 2018 and has been updated with current campsite availability.
(Main image courtesy of @austravelia, Instagram)
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