Save money, make memories and have the road trip of a lifetime at these awesome free campsites on the East Coast!
With an array of free campsites and rest areas available, the East Coast is a superb choice for your next road trip in a campervan, caravan or 4WD. So, buckle up and blast your favourite tunes as we show you our favourite free overnight stays across Australia’s East Coast.
Please note that this information is subject to change. Before arriving at your camp, always check up-to-date information! We recommend downloading the WikiCamps app to find more free campsites, and to check any recent updates, closures or changes to these spots.
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Greenpatch Reserve - Cairns, QLD
Amenities: toilets, hot showers and drinking water
Notes: check if this spot is open as it is sometimes subject to flooding.
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Hotel Eton - Mackay, QLD
Amenities: free pub stay, hot showers and toilets, live music Friday and Saturday
Notes: call the pub before arrival and buy food and drinks during your stay!
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Proserpine free RV 48 hr park - Proserpine, QLD
Amenities: free toilets, cold showers across the road, drinking water, 30 minutes out of Airlie Beach.
Notes: self-contained vehicles are preferred, however, there is a toilet across the road.
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Petrie Park Campground - Tiaro, QLD
Amenities: free toilets, lovely lake and picnic benches.
Notes: no showers or water points.
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Carters Ridge RV Camp - Cooroy, QLD
Amenities: free toilets, great trees and shade.
Notes: no showers or water points.
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Braemer Park - Rappville, NSW
Amenities: free toilets and some shade.
Notes: no showers, no water points, near the road.
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Mobong Creek - Cascade, NSW
Amenities: free rainforest camping, with toilets and waterfall swimming.
Notes: no water taps or showers.
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The Pines Campground in Olney State Forest - Martinsville, NSW
Amenities: toilets, fire pits, picnic tables, a creek nearby and national park walks around.
Notes: no water taps or showers.
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Blackheath Glen Resvere - Blue Mountains, NSW
Amenities: free drive-in campsite, pit toilets, rubbish bins, picnic tables, fire pits.
Notes: no water taps, road is quite narrow, winding, and steep so it's not ideal for large motorhomes.
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Red Gum Campground - Batemans Bay, NSW
Amenities: toilets, fire pits and bay water nearby.
Notes: no water taps or showers, booking is required.
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Cann River Rainforest Caravan Park - Cann River, VIC
Amenities: water, toilets and showers, just off the Princes Highway, spacious and shady free camping next to a running creek.
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Waterwheel Beach Tavern - Lake Tyers, VIC
Amenities: awesome pub stay, free toilets, hot showers, power, laundry facilities ($4 a load), right on the beach and the lovely lake Tyers, great local vibes.
Notes: free for the first night but paid after that, call the pub before arrival and buy a meal and beer while you stay.
