An inspirational and practical guide to 100 of the best nature-based campgrounds across Australia.

In Ultimate Campsites Australia 2nd edition, Penny Watson follows up the wildly popular first edition with even more camping spots and experiences to help you immerse yourself in all that Australia's natural world has to offer.

Each state-by-state chapter in Ultimate Campsites Australia 2nd edition contains detailed maps and the what-when-why-where information about each campground, alongside tips and anecdotes about the surrounding regions. You’ll find special sections dedicated to remote-island campgrounds, as well as sites with great walks and places close by to First Nations cultural experiences. There are also quick and easy lists for camping with pets, free camping, 4WD access and commercial campgrounds, and handy camping trail itineraries for when you want to tick off two or three campgrounds in one trip.

This book is an essential tool for the glovebox, be it in a 2WD or a motorhome. It’s also the kind of book that will get plenty of wear and tear on the coffee table while you’re planning that next big adventure in Australia’s great outdoors.

Details

ISBN13: 9781741179255
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 320
Edition: Second Edition
Publication Date: 25 Nov 2025
Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore
Publication City, Country: Australia
Dimensions (cm): 24(H)x21(L)900
Weight (gm): 900

Author Biography

Penny Watson is an award-winning writer, journalist and author who has travelled the world for her craft. She has written six solo travel books including Slow Travel (2019) and Wilderness (2023) and countless travel features for newspapers, magazines and websites around the globe. She camped across Australia for the original Ultimate Campsites Australia, and has relished the opportunity to return home from Bali, where she currently resides, to update the new second edition. Penny is a member of both the British Guild of Travel Writers and the Australian Society of Travel Writers. See more of her work at www.pennywatson.com.au and follow her on Instagram @watson_penny

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