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Best camping destinations in Oceania

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Tasmania
Wilderness, Wildlife and Wild Coasts
8.7
Orange lichen covers granite boulders along the white beaches of the Bay of Fires. Basic campsites are close to the shore at places like Cosy Corner. In the highlands, Cradle Mountain has alpine lakes and wombats near the trails. This island state has camping from beach to mountain.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Tour the convict ruins at Port Arthur Historic Site
  • ⛰️ Explore Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park trails
  • 🏖️ Hike to Wineglass Bay and marvel at its white sand
Fiordland National Park
New Zealand’s Wildest Water World
8.7
The Milford Road runs from Te Anau to Milford Sound and has basic campsites beside rivers and lakes. Mitre Peak rises about 1,690 metres straight out of the fjord. Short walks leave from the road to waterfalls and mirror-like ponds. This park is part of a World Heritage area.
Highlights:
  • 🪶 Scenic fly over dramatic fjords and hidden alpine lakes
  • 🥾 Hike the world-famous Milford Track through lush rainforest
  • 🛥️ Cruise through majestic Milford Sound and spot playful dolphins
Kakadu National Park
Ancient Rock Art and Wild Wetlands
8.3
Aboriginal people have lived in this region for tens of thousands of years. Traditional owners now manage the park jointly with Parks Australia. Ubirr and Nourlangie have rock art painted long ago. Gunlom Falls has plunge pools at the top of a cliff and a campsite below.
Highlights:
  • 🏞️ Take a challenging hike to Jim Jim Falls gorge
  • 🦅 Cruise the Yellow Water Billabong for crocs and birdlife
  • 🌄 Watch the sunset over Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr
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