There’s so much more to the outback than Akubra hats and dirt roads.
Kangaroos hopping through fields. Goannas poking out their tongues. Sunrises that paint the sky and sunsets that light up the clouds. 4WD vehicles making the pilgrimage to unspoiled natural wonders, like waterhole swimming spots and dramatic rock formations. Where blue skies, lush greenery, and red dust collide, the outback beauty is bound to take your breath away.
With outback accommodation in six states, book your next Aussie adventure through the G’day Parks app or online. Add these destinations to your road trip or choose one to call home for an extended stay. Either way, you’ll come home with a greater appreciation for the great outdoors, and a strong desire to return before you’ve even unpacked your bags.
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Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon
Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon is your gateway to Uluru, an imposing natural wonder and the most recognisable symbol of the Aussie outback. Not only that, but the park is right on the doorstep of the Kings Canyon Rim Walk. There’s no better place to immerse yourself in spectacular Red Centre scenery, go wildlife spotting, and take part in stunning cultural tours. Enjoy a leisurely swim or tennis game, and be sure to check out Bruce Munro’s immersive light installation, ‘Light-Towers’. Book a site, deluxe room, or glamping tent to make your outback dream come true.
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs is a family favourite, combining A-grade in-park entertainment with outback access to the Red Centre. See native fauna at Alice Springs Desert Park, hike the West MacDonnell Ranges, or take a hot air balloon ride over magnificent scenery. They’ve got all kinds of outback accommodation—sites, safari tents, and a wide range of cabins. Kids will be gleeful with a pool and waterslide, bouncing pillow, playground, activity room, hire equipment, and sports facilities.
Discovery Parks - Katherine
If you want one foot in the tropics and the other in the outback, a journey to Discovery Parks - Katherine fits the bill. One day, soak in the thermal waters of Katherine Hot Springs or explore Kakadu National Park. The next, cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge or descend into the Cutta Cutta Caves. Sunny days are best spent in the resort-style pool. With powered sites and cabins available, we recommend an elevated Deluxe Two-Bedroom Cabin for total comfort.
Tom Price Tourist Park is a hidden gem in the shadow of Jarndunmunha/Mount Nameless. Follow the summit trail by foot or 4WD to overlook a remarkable desert landscape, or explore Karijini National Park and Millstream Chichester National Park. Due to the heat, you’re best to visit between May to October, but there’s always the pool to cool off, plus a playground for little ones. Accommodation includes sites, cabins, and chalets. Our pick is a Premium Holiday Unit, with its deck overlooking red dirt by day and stars by night.
Discovery Parks - Lake Kununurra
An outback oasis, Discovery Parks - Lake Kununurra is a waterfront park on the brink of the Kimberley. Book a guided tour through the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park or take to the water on a Triple J Tours cruise. Launch your boat onto the glassy lake surface, or hang around in-park with a pool, playground, and kiosk. Thanks to their generous variety of outback accommodation, the biggest dilemma will be choosing between a deluxe spa cabin or waterfront site or cabin.
Broome Caravan Park
Where the Kimberley meets the coast, you’ll find Broome. Marvel at saltwater crocodiles at Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park, take a scenic flight over the natural phenomenon of Horizontal Falls, or be introduced to pearl harvesting at Willie Creek Pearl Farm. Broome Caravan Park lies on the outskirts of town, not far from the beautiful Cable Beach, and nothing says ‘getaway’ like lounging in their turquoise resort-style pool beneath the palm trees. Whether you stay in a chalet, powered site, or park home, you’re set!
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Kimberleyland Waterfront Tourist Park
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Discovery Resorts - Wilpena Pound
Discovery Resorts - Wilpena Pound is your ticket to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. See jaw-dropping gorges, breathtaking lookouts, clear night skies, Indigenous rock art and sacred sites, and brilliant nature trails for walks, rides, and wildlife spotting. This luxury outback resort also offers cultural and sightseeing tours, led by Adnyamathanha guides. There’s a shaded pool, general store, restaurant and bar, and – most importantly – beautiful outback accommodation including cabins (like Edeowie and Heysen), scenic safari tents, and powered or unpowered sites.
Opal Inn Caravan Park
Dig into the red desert at Opal Inn Caravan Park. Coober Pedy has underground attractions in spades, to shelter from the summer heat—we’re talking mine tours, museums, and a historic Catholic Church. Go bushwalking in The Breakaways or take a scenic flight over the red and orange landscape. It’s impossible to leave without an opal souvenir (and, yes, a sprinkle of red dirt). Top-notch facilities and an on-site restaurant will keep you well fed and rested, whether your outback accommodation is a drive-through site or motel room.
Spear Creek Holiday Park
Spear Creek Holiday Park is a top choice to see a new side of the Flinders Ranges. The park is set on a working sheep station in the heart of this nature wonderland, with plenty of woolly, prickly, and furry animal visitors. Whether camping on a site, bunking in Shearer’s Quarters, or stretching out in a bungalow, you’ll wake up ready to tackle nearby hikes (with a coffee and snack truck to get your morning brew before you set off).
Though outback experiences are rare in Victoria, Mildura mixes outback action with a riverside escape. The Murray River is your playground—go fishing, swimming, waterskiing, kayaking, or relax on the banks with a book in hand. Start your day at country markets or hop across the border to Mungo National Park, where you’ll hike past outback scenery and wildlife. Kids won’t need much convincing to stay at All Seasons Holiday Park—just show them the heated waterpark, pump track, bouncing pillow, pool, playground, mini golf, and sports facilities. They’ll practically press ‘Book Now’ on a Luxury Family Cabin for you!
Say ‘g’day’ to Corner Country at Packsaddle Roadhouse, a famous spot to enjoy a cool beverage, hearty meal, and great outback accommodation. Hike through desert scenery at national parks, visit Broken Hill, or play a round of golf across three states at Cameron Corner. Park your caravan on a site to watch the sunset with your feet up, or check into a cosy twin, double, or family room.
Mitchell Caravan Park
A round of applause for Mitchell Caravan Park, located in the true-blue town of Bourke. Get to know outback history at the Back O Bourke Exhibition Centre, fish in the Darling River, visit Mount Oxley, and explore Gundabooka National Park’s ancient Indigenous rock paintings and scenic trails. From the cool relief of the pool to campfire warmth beneath the Milky Way, this park is prepared for all seasons. Book a powered, unpowered, or drive-through site, or make yourself at home in a deluxe cabin.
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Discovery Resorts – Undara
Who knew your trip to outback Queensland could involve lava cave tubes? Discovery Resorts - Undara delivers exceptional tours, like the two-hour journey through the oldest lava cave tube system on earth in Undara Volcanic National Park, and sunset wildlife spotting with sparkling wine and a cheese board. Make sure you book tours when you lock in your accommodation, as they frequently sell out! On the fringe of incredible mountain biking and bushwalking tracks, the park has a pool, on-site restaurant and bar, and unique outback accommodation including sites, swag tents, restored railway carriages, pioneer huts, or homestead cabins.
Please note, Discovery Resorts - Undara has a yearly seasonal closure (October to March). The good news is there’s another fabulous park only half an hour away at Discovery Parks - Mount Surprise. In-park entertainment is sorted with a pool, mini golf, and seasonal campfires. From drive-through powered sites to air-conditioned cabins, your accommodation is perfectly placed near Undara’s gorges, waterfalls, and the Savannahlander heritage train.
Outback Pioneers
Step back in time at Outback Pioneers. The Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience is a favourite, as you gallop along the bush track, view a classic bush movie, and enjoy morning tea (or ‘outback smoko’). The sunset cruise – complete with Aussie poetry and campfire dinner – is also popular. Get your museum fix at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame or walk along the wing of a Boeing 747 at the Qantas Founders Museum. Every heritage-themed room in The Stables or The Coach Inn is characterised by outback spirit, and only a short walk from local shops, including The Station Store.
Pelican Rest Tourist Park
St George – the unofficial ‘Inland Fishing Capital of Queensland’ – is a top spot to enjoy water sports and springtime jacarandas. Stroll the river walkway, join a cotton farm tour, and drop into the Nindigully Pub for a burger and cold beer. Street art fans should browse the St George Mural Trail or head to the Thallon Grain Silos. You’ll find utter peace at Pelican Rest Tourist Park with fresh country air, landscaped gardens, and a heated, therapeutic mineral pool. Book a powered or unpowered site, or upgrade your stay to a Deluxe Cabin.
Bailey Bar Caravan Park
Rich in history and culture, there’s no shortage of things to see and do in Charleville. Start at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitors Centre to learn about its history and vital daily operations, while animal lovers should head to The Charleville Bilby Experience (seasonal opening). When evening falls, grab a country pub dinner, then take advantage of bright night skies to go stargazing at the Charleville Cosmos Centre. Bailey Bar Caravan Park has peaceful grounds and essential amenities for an enjoyable stay. Among grassy powered sites and self-contained cabins, a pet-friendly Family Unit is ideal for getaways with family and friends.
Sunset Tourist Park
Whether you’ve been drawn to Mount Isa for water sports, mine tours, or its annual rodeo, your first stop should be Outback at Isa. Here, you’ll find the Hard Times Mine Underground Tour, Isa Experience and Outback Park, Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre, and Mount Isa Regional Art Gallery all in one hotspot for nearby attractions. Plus, pack your kayak or fishing rod for a day at Lake Moondarra. Sunset Tourist Park has everything you need, from the playground to a pool that’s perfect for a morning dip or twilight cool down. Accommodation options range from powered and unpowered sites to cabins, including pet-friendly cabins and family-sized villas.
Cunnamulla Tourist Park
You won’t find a more textbook Outback experience than a trip to Cunnamulla. Among Australia’s ‘Big Things’, theirs is named the ‘Cunnamulla Fella’—a huge stockman statue (inspired by the song of the same name by Slim Dusty) waiting for tourists to snap a photo with him. The town is also famous for the Cunnamulla Fella Roundup, an annual event which distils the best of the Outback lifestyle into three days of activities like sheep dog displays, shearing demonstrations, and a Ute muster. Beside the Warrego River – perfect for anglers, swimmers, and kayakers – Cunnamulla Tourist Park has shady powered and unpowered sites, well-appointed cabin accommodation, a playground, campfire area, kiosk, camp kitchen, BBQs, and more fantastic facilities.
Lock in your outback accommodation!
All over Australia, G’day Parks provides an open door to the outback. Your next booking is as easy as downloading the G’day Parks app—for a getaway unlike anywhere else in the world, use the ‘Outback’ filter to locate relevant parks and view availability.
