Best Caravan Parks In Perth And Its Surrounds

Experience the natural beauty and immaculate beaches of Perth by making your next holiday a caravanning adventure.

Perth is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes that are perfect for caravan parks. From parks nestled in historic wine regions and on the doorstep of national parks, to those perched right on the sand with direct beach access (and hours worth of kids’ activities), these are the best caravan parks in Perth and its surrounds for your next adventure.

1. Guilderton Caravan Park

Guilderton Park near Moore River — Situated at the mouth of Moore River, Guilderton Park offers a true off-the-grid experience. (Image: Getty Images/EAGiven)

The coastal Guilderton Caravan Park is an hour north of Perth. Its beaches are perfect for swimming, fishing and surfing, while the Moore River provides cruises, canoeing, fishing and a safe swimming spot for the kids. The park includes spacious camping bays, self-contained chalets and a BBQ area with a fully enclosed camp kitchen. And if you’re after a little luxury (or simply don’t want to set up your own campsite) the park also has one of Perth’s best glamping experiences. Simply arrive and immediately start relaxing in your comfortable bell tent with a queen bed, bath towels, chair and table, cutlery and crockery, and bathroom supplies – they even supply a Bluetooth speaker, mosquito repellent, and camp lantern.

Address: 2 Dewar Street, Guilderton WA

2. Swan Valley Caravan & Holiday Park

Swan Valley Park — Swan Valley Caravan & Holiday Park deserves a spot on your escape radar. (Image: Discovery Parks)

A caravan park that doesn’t feel like a caravan park at all is how you’d describe Swan Valley Caravan & Holiday Park . The modern Hamptons-esque cabins are sophisticated, sun-drenched and inviting, and some of the powered caravan sites even have their own private ensuite. There are the usual amenities like BBQs, laundry and kiosk-come-general store. And the kids will be happy with the playground, swimming pool and big stretches of lush green grass. They have dog-friendly options, and the Swan Valley wine region is right on your doorstep.

Address: 91 Benara Road, Caversham, WA

3. Karrinyup Waters Resort

It’s well-known among Perthies that Karrinyup Waters Resort is one of the best caravan parks in Perth. Nestled in the northern suburbs of Perth, about 20 minutes from the city centre, it has a mix of one-bed, two-bed and open-plan family cabins, as well as powered camping sites. The amenities are impressive, with heated pools, a spa, expansive playground (with jumping pillows that will no doubt keep kids entertained for hours) and an on-site cafe and licensed restaurant.

Address: 467 North Beach Road, Gwelup

4. Coogee Beach Caravan & Holiday Park

an aerial view of Coogee Park — Kickstart your summer vacation at Coogee Beach. (Image: Discovery Parks)

A short 10-minute drive from Fremantle, Coogee Beach Caravan & Holiday Park has both cabins and powered site accommodation options, with a camp kitchen, BBQ and laundry facilities. This park has a supreme location, perched right on the waterfront of Cockburn Sound (which is the only shark-netted area on the WA coast, for those dubious about swimming with big fish) and has direct beach access for days spent on the sand. And at the end of the day, jump on the bus that leaves from the front of the park for dinner at one of Fremantle’s superb restaurants.

Address: 3 Powell Road, Coogee, WA

5. Perth Central Caravan Park

the cabins at Perth Central Caravan Park — Stay in one of the deluxe cabins.

Of all of the caravan parks in Perth, this one has to be the best-located. Situated in the central suburb of Ascot, just a few minutes from Perth city and Perth Airport, it has a range of accommodation options including powered sites, one and two bed cabins, deluxe cabins that fit up to six guests and have their own private bathrooms – and even pet-friendly cabins. The park has BBQ facilities, a swimming pool with sun loungers, an on-site laundry and food truck nights to mingle with other campers.

Address: 34 Central Avenue, Ascot WA

6. Banksia Tourist Park

The tranquil Banksia Tourist Park is located at the base of the Perth Hills, and offers serene accommodation surrounded by native flora and an abundance of birdlife. The impressive facilities include a cafe-style camp kitchen, a cosy lounge and recreation room, undercover playground, grand pool, gazebo barbeques and on-site laundry. They have dog-friendly cabin options and a dedicated dog-walking area. The Perth hills location makes it an excellent base to explore some of the best wineries near Perth, with the Swan Valley and Bickley Valley wine regions a short drive away.

Address: 219 Midland Road, Hazlemere WA

7. Serpentine Falls Holiday Park

the powered site at Serpentine Falls Park — Take advantage of the modern facilities of the powered sites. (Image: Tasman Holiday Parks)

Just under an hour from the city centre is Serpentine Falls Holiday Park , nestled in the captivating Darling Ranges. It’s close to the picturesque walking trails of Serpentine National Park and its famous Serpentine Falls, as well locally-run Millbrook Winery. The park has a number of unpowered and powered site options, plus cabins and studios, and a swimming pool, camp kitchen, BBQ area, laundry and winter campfire facilities. And if you’re travelling with furry friends, they also have pet-friendly options.

Address: 2489 South Western Highway, Serpentine WA

8. Mandurah Coastal Holiday Park

the caravan site at Mandurah Coastal Holiday Park, Perth — Base yourself at Mandurah Coastal Holiday Park.

Mandurah Coastal Holiday Park is an hour south of Perth, and located 500 metres from the main town beach. Guests are also minutes away from things like the dazzling Mandurah Foreshore, playgrounds, restaurants and cafes, and the Mandurah Dolphin Quay Marina.

Accommodation options include beach cabins, studio rooms and powered sites, with impressive facilities like an undercover BBQ area, spacious camp kitchen with chef’s oven, playground and sandpit for the kids, a fish bay with crab cookers, laundry facilities and renovated toilet and shower blocks.

Address: 153 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah WA

9. Woodman Point Caravan & Holiday Park

a couple relaxing by the pool at Woodman Point Discovery Park, Perth — Cool off in the swimming pool. (Image: Discovery Parks)

Less than 15 minutes from the port city of Fremantle, Woodman Point Caravan & Holiday Park has great accommodations and outstanding park facilities ideal for a family trip, including dog-friendly options. Kids will be entertained for hours with the giant bouncing pillow, activity room and playground, while adults can laze by the swimming pool or enjoy a BBQ. Right outside the front of the park is a bus that takes you straight into the heart of Fremantle for a day of exploring everything the charming port town has to offer.

Address: Cnr 132 Cockburn Road and Magazine Court, Munster WA

Discover the most beautiful camping spots near Perth.

This remote corner of Australia is one of the world’s last frontiers. This is how to see it properly.

Vast, rugged and deeply spiritual, the Kimberley coast in Australia’s North West feels a world away from everyday Australia – and there are countless ways to explore it. But if you want to reach ancient rock art, hidden gorges and lonely waterfalls, it has to be by boat. Whether you’re aboard a nimble expedition vessel or a luxury yacht with all the trimmings, exploring by the water brings exclusive experiences, shows unique views and makes travel easier than any other mode. And that’s just the beginning of Australia’s North West cruises.

The True North Adventure Cruise in between sandstone cliffs. — Adventure starts where the road ends.

1. Discover Broome, and beyond

Explore your launchpad before you set sail: Broome. Here camels and their riders stride along the 22 kilometres of powdery Cable Beach at sunset. That’s just the start.

At Gantheaume Point, red pindan cliffs plunge into the turquoise sea, whose low tide uncovers fossilised dinosaur footprints. Broome’s pearling history runs deep. Japanese, Chinese, Malay and Aboriginal divers once worked these waters, and their legacy lives on in boutiques where South Sea pearls still shine.

If the moon’s right, you may catch the Staircase to the Moon over Roebuck Bay. Or simply kick back with a cold beverage and a film under the stars at Sun Pictures , screening since 1916.

Ride a camel along Cable Beach as the sun sinks into the Indian Ocean, casting golden light across the sand and sea. — Ride a camel along Cable Beach. (Image: Nick Dunn)

2. Unmatched access to The Kimberley

Once you’re onboard, expect a backstage pass to some of the most isolated places on Earth. No roads. No ports. No phone reception.

At Horizontal Falls/ Garaanngaddim, 10-metre tides surge through twin gorges like a natural waterpark ride that’ll make your palms sweat. Then there’s Montgomery Reef/ Yowjab: a giant living platform of coral and seagrass, where the sea pulls back to reveal waterfalls, sea turtles and ospreys.

Up north, King George Falls/ Oomari rage 80 metres down red cliffs. Zodiac boats often nudge in closer so you can feel the spray on your sun-warmed cheeks. You might even fly in to reach Mitchell Falls/ Punamii-unpuu, a four-tiered cascade where you can swim in freshwater pools above the drop.

Come spring, some itineraries veer west to Rowley Shoals: an atoll chain of white sand and reef walls. Then it’s up the winding Prince Regent River to King Cascade/ Maamboolbadda, tumbling over rock terraces, and into a Zodiac to view the Gwion Gwion rock art, whose slender, ochre-painted figures are older than the pyramids.

A cruise drifts beneath King George Falls, where sheer sandstone cliffs frame the thunderous plunge into turquoise waters. — Get closer to the Kimberley than ever before.

3. Taste the Kimberley with onboard hospitality

You might spend your days clambering over slippery rocks or charging past waterfalls. But when you’re back on the water, it’s a different story. Meals are chef-prepared and regionally inspired: grilled barramundi, pearl meat sashimi, mango tarts, and bush tomato chutney. One night it’s barefoot beach barbecues with your shipmates; the next, alfresco dining on the ship.

Small expedition ships each have their own personality, but many carry just 12 to 36 guests, making being out on the water a whole other experience. You might sink into a spa on the foredeck or sip coffee in a lounge while watching crocodiles cruise by. It’s choose-your-own-relaxation, Kimberley style.

4. Expert-led excursions through the Kimberley

These voyages are led by people who know the Kimberley like the back of their sunburnt hand. Attenborough-esque naturalists might gently tap your shoulder to point out rare birds or tell the story beneath a slab of rock. Historians can explain exactly how that rusted World War II relic came to rest here.

If your ship has a helipad, you might chopper straight to a waterfall-fed swimming hole. If not, you’ll still be hopping ashore for that wet landing at a secret creek.

Then come the evenings: songlines shared by Traditional Owners under the stars, or astronomy sessions that link what’s overhead with what’s underfoot and what’s within.

A small group glides through Kimberley’s rugged coastline by boat, passing ancient cliffs. — Explore with naturalists and historians by your side.

5. Relax in luxurious lodgings

Just because you’re off-grid doesn’t mean you have to rough it. These Kimberley vessels are small in size, but mighty in luxury. True North’s ships come with their own helicopters and a no-sea-days policy, so you’re always in the thick of it. Try the luxurious offerings from Ocean Dream Charters for exploration in style. Kimberley Quest offers a fast boat for easy, off-ship adventures. On the larger end of the scale, Coral Expeditions has open-deck bars and curated wine cellars. And then there’s Ponant’s luxury yachts – sleek and incredibly stylish French sailing yachts.

A helicopter soars above the sea, with a sleek cruise ship gliding in the distance. — See the Kimberley from sky to shore.

6. The adventure continues with pre- and post-cruise experiences

You’ve already come this far – so, why not go further? Broome makes it easy to ease in before you board, or wind down when your voyage ends, and there is no reason to stop there.

Head an hour and a half south to Eco Beach to stay off-grid and off the clock. Join a Yawuru guide for a mangrove walk or ocean forage. Dive even deeper into Broome’s pearling past at Willie Creek or Cygnet Bay, where divers and craftspeople still pull the seawater-slicked gems from the deep.

If you’re still craving adventure, it’s time to go further. Soar over the Buccaneer Archipelago, or detour inland with a 4WD trip along the Gibb River Road. Book a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles. Or – because you never know when you’ll be back – do all three.

aerial of people walking on eco beach in the kimberley western australia — Stay off grid at Eco Beach. (Image: Tourism WA)

Find out more about your trip to Australia’s North West at australiasnorthwest.com .

The best caravan parks in Perth and its surrounds