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Australia's best campsite features a private bath with sweeping views

Jemima Skelley
Jemima Skelley

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Nothing really beats a camping holiday. And we have so many amazing spots for outdoor activities in our own backyard.

New data from All Trails shows more Aussies are swapping city breaks for nature escapes.

In fact, 45 per cent have travelled for a hike, and this number rises sharply among younger generations, where more than half (60 per cent) say they often include hiking in their travel plans.

The outdoor experts at AllTrails and Hipcamp have compiled Australia's best trails and campsites.

Scroll through to see the top ten.

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Scenic Rim, Queensland
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Scenic Rim, Queensland

Camp: Larapinta

Hike: Nindooinbah Dam Circuit

We don't blame you if you don't want to leave this campsite in the Scenic Rim, with its stunning views and peaceful seclusion.

If you do feel like hiking though, this circuit is a short 45-minute amble around the dam which is dog-friendly. 

Larapinta was named one of the best tent campsites in Australia, and includes this site with a private bathtub.

Attribution: Hipcamp
Myrtleford, Victoria
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Myrtleford, Victoria

Camp: High Country Paradise

Hike: Reform Hill Lookout Loop

This 4km circuit trail passes old gold mines and has stunning panoramic views of the Victorian high country.

The campsite is spacious and secluded, great for large groups, and is an ideal starting point for hiking, mountain biking, exploring local wineries, and accessing the nearby snowfields.

Attribution: Hipcamp
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Riverton, SA
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Riverton, SA

Camp: Edgehill Farmstays

Hike: Heysen Trail: Gerkie Gap to Webb Gap

This segment of the long-distance Heysen Trail is approximately 18km and will take about six hours.

However, you'll then be able to chill out at this campsite, on a sheep farm between the Barossa and Clare Valleys.

It was named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.

Attribution: Hipcamp
Coffs Harbour, NSW
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Coffs Harbour, NSW

Camp: Coffs Harbour Camping & Farmstay

Hike: Sapphire Beach Coastal Circuit

This easy trail offers beach walking, rocky headlands, and access to the South Solitary Island viewing platform.

The camp, meanwhile, is on a coastal farm with animals, bushwalks, and friendly animals you can hand feed.

Attribution: Hipcamp
Caboolture, Queensland
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Caboolture, Queensland

Camp: Lakeview

Hike: Mount Elimbah Trail (Saddleback Mountain)

The hike is a short 1.7km climb that'll get you nice and sweaty before a night relaxing by the fire.

This highly rated campsite is just 45 minutes from Brisbane, with three billabongs on site surrounded by bushland.

Attribution: Hipcamp
Margaret River, WA
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Margaret River, WA

Camp: Fair Harvest Margaret River Retreat

Hike: Ten Mile Brook Trail

Though the trail is long (15km), it's a gentle walk through national parkland.

Just 4km from town, this campsite focuses on environmental sustainability. It offers a peaceful, eco-conscious stay with farm animals and forest walks.

Attribution: Hipcamp
Blue Mountains, NSW
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Blue Mountains, NSW

Camp: Megalong Valley Farm

Hike: Castle Head Trail

A great trail for beginners who want to get off the typical 'tourist path' of the Blue Mountains, it is well-marked with amazing views.

The farm offers camping, glamping, and guesthouse stays - something for everyone.

Attribution: Hipcamp
Glass House Mountains, Queensland
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Glass House Mountains, Queensland

Campsite: Bushwood Woodfordwaterski

Hike: Mount Beerwah Track

The track up Mount Beerwah is the highest peak in the Glass House Mountains. It's definitely challenging, but ends with surreal, panoramic summit views.

Bushywood at Woodfordskilake is a 170-acre private eco, and one of the most serent places you could imagine.

Attribution: HIpcamp
Northern Rivers, NSW
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Northern Rivers, NSW

Campsite: Misty Mountain Kunghur

Hike: Unicorn Falls Walking Track

The trail is a gentle walk through lush subtropical forest, ending at the secluded Unicorn Falls.

Back at camp, the scenic campsite has hot showers, flushing toilets, a camp kitchen, and a games room, perfect for relaxing and unwinding.

Attribution: Hipcamp

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