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

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Western Australia punches above its weight when it comes to coastal hot spots, but no other town or city has seen a tourism boom quite like Mandurah. Named Australia’s Top Tourism Town in 2023 , it’s the relaxed, beachside break you’ve been searching for. And it’s perfectly placed, sitting between Margaret River and Perth, as it’s just a 55-minute drive from Perth’s CBD. Which is why we’ve put together your ultimate Mandurah guide.

Aerial view of Mandurah. — Plan your perfect coastal escape to Australia’s Top Tourism Town of 2023.

The best things to do in Mandurah

Wetlands and rivers, ocean and inlet; Mandurah’s laid-back lifestyle centres around the aquatic. Its waterways cover twice the ground of Sydney Harbour – measuring some 134 square kilometres in total – and form a unique environment for oceanic and estuarine flora and fauna to thrive.

In the city’s estuary lives perhaps the region’s most famed inhabitants – a resident pod of 100 bottlenose dolphins – and the inlet’s silty bottom is home to the prized blue manna crab. Spot the former breaching and playing on an hour-long dolphin cruise through the channels, or try your hand at catching the latter by wading through the estuary’s shallows with a scoop net in hand.

While swimming at the circular Kwillena Gabi Pool, chance encounters with the local wildlife aren’t uncommon. The sheltered estuarine pool takes its name from the traditional custodians of the land, the Bindjareb people, and directly translates to ‘dolphin waters’. Jutting out of the eastern foreshore, it’s enclosed by a ring of net-free floating pontoons, which allow the dolphins to swim freely through the attraction.

If that’s a little too close for comfort, book a kayak tour with Down Under Discoveries . The dolphins have been known to cruise beside the paddle-powered crafts, which are a fun, family-friendly way to explore the city’s inner waterways.

Dolphins swimming in Mandurah. — Watch dolphins glide by as you explore Mandurah.

You don’t have to be on the water to appreciate the coastal city’s aquatic beauty, with 600 kilometres of cycleways and scenic walking trails traversing Mandurah’s estuary, inlet and coast.

Follow the 30-kilometre coastal trail and you’ll come face to face with one of Thomas Dambo’s headline-making ‘Giants of Mandurah sculptures, Santi Ikto, along the way. There are five sculptures around Mandurah in total, hidden among gum-filled reserves or sitting sentry over the water.

Head to the Mandurah Visitor Centre to pick up a map to pinpoint their exact location and download the traveller’s companion to learn more about the sights along the way. Or join a three-hour e-bike tour from The Bike Kiosk and you’ll stop by two of the giants – Santi Ikto and Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone – as you sightsee central Mandurah.

The towering Santi Ikto, one of Thomas Dambo’s iconic Giants of Mandurah. — Meet Santi Ikto, one of the legendary Giants of Mandurah.

Where to eat in Mandurah

Mandurah’s culinary scene reflects its laid-back lifestyle, with large, honest meals and locally brewed beer. After visiting Lake Clifton’s 2000-year-old thrombolites, head to the peppermint and gum-shaded beer garden at Thorny Devil Brewery . Tuck into a platter of house-smoked meats and an ale pulled fresh from the tanks. Closer to town and right on the waterfront is Boundary Island Brewery ; here, woodfired pizza, pub-style seafood dishes and easy-drinking brews are centre stage.

On a Murray River Lunch Cruise , the focus is as much on the environment around you as the food you’re filling up on. Help yourself to the colourful salads and freshly cooked meats on the buffet as you meander up the winding, jarrah tree-lined waterway, stopping at the heritage Cooper’s Mill for a quick walking tour along the way.

Keep your eyes trained on the Creery Wetlands as you pass – you’ll spot much of the region’s migratory birdlife, and, as always, might see the playful bottlenose dolphins in the inlet.

The most memorable meals aren’t necessarily always the fanciest, and lunch aboard a self-skippered Mandurah BBQ Boat is a testament to that. All food and beverage prep is left up to you as you cruise through the canals, sausages and steaks sizzling away on the central hot plate.

If seafood is more your kind of fare, board the Wild Seafood Experience , where dolphin cruise meets long table lunch. Eight courses of crab, crayfish and scallops await.

A table filled with plates of crab, crayfish, and scallops. — Dine on the water with eight courses of ocean-fresh fare.

Where to stay in Mandurah

With so many waterways comes abundant waterside stays. Like the self-contained Seashells Mandurah on the shores of Comet Bay. The calm, oceanic outlook from the one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and villas is as close to Maldivian as Mandurah gets. Families especially enjoy the property, bouncing between the protected cove and the beachfront pool for endless hours of fun.

The Sebel Mandurah , just a hop, skip and jump from the Mandurah Ocean Marina, has a different outlook entirely, overlooking the estuary and lively foreshore on the other side. It’s also within walking distance of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre , cinema and a swathe of waterfront bars and eateries.

But you can’t get any closer to the water than on a vessel from Mandurah Houseboats . You don’t need a skipper’s ticket to hire one, nor do you need comprehensive boating experience; just a full driver’s license and your undivided attention during the pre-departure tuition will do. Then you’re free to take to the estuaries and tributaries for a few nights of peaceful rest, surrounded by the very element that makes Mandurah so special.

A houseboat cruising in Mandurah along the river — Captain a houseboat to explore Mandurah at your own pace.

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The best caravan parks in Perth and its surrounds