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Camping near Perth
Camping Near Perth
A great sunset over one of WA's beaches
Camping is a lot of fun, but one of the down sides is that
you often have to drive way out of the city to find anywhere
good. However, Perth has plenty of camp sites that are under
a 3 hours drive, meaning that you can easily get away with a
weekend without having to pack everything and the kitchen
sink. Regardless of what you want to do, there are a lot of places
that you can spend a few days to relax! I know a lot of people
want to know more about Camping Near Perth, which is where
this post comes in. If you have any locations that you would like
to share please leave a comment below, and I will add them!
Camping on the Coast near Perth
The beach at Wilbinga
Wilbinga
Wilbinga is probably the closest camping spot to Perth, on
the beach. You can get there in less than 40 minutes, and
there is a variety of camping spots ranging from right on
the beach, behind a few dunes or off some of the tracks.
There are a number of camping spots that are enclosed by
rocky formations that stick out, meaning you will never have
four wheel drives going passed on the beach. You can get to
Wilbinga from Two Rocks (on Durrs track) or off Indian Ocean
drive. The beaches along this part of the coast can be very
soft at times, so be prepared to let your tyres down more than
you might normally. For more information, see my post on
Wilbinga.
Guilderton
Guilderton, or Moore River is a very popular camping location.
There is a Caravan Park which you can camp at, and I wouldn't
advise camping outside of this in the area, or you risk a fine
from the ranger. Moore River has some good fishing, both
in the river and where the river meets the ocean. There is
plenty of four wheel driving on the beach and through various
tracks too. Guilderton gets very busy during peak times; its
not the best place to go for some peace and quiet! To drive to
Guilderton, it only takes about an hour. Of course, if you want
you can drive from Wilbinga along the beach.
The beach south of Ledge Point
Ledge Point
Ledge Point is a small town just south of Lancelin. As with
Guilderton, you cannot legally camp outside of the Ledge Point
caravan park without risking a fine from the ranger. You can
drive south from Lancelin and get near Ledge Point, but they
have blocked it off with rocks right near Ledge Point. Ledge
Point has some good fishing, plenty of four wheel driving and
is well known for the many shipwrecks that you can dive on. If
you want to know more, have a read of Ledge Point.
Enjoying the Lancelin Sand Dunes
Lancelin
Lancelin is one of the more popular places to visit if you
own a four wheel drive. Again, you can only camp at one of
the Caravan Parks. Gone are the days where you could camp
legally along the beach towards Wedge Island; it's all been
banned. To find out more, read my post on Lancelin and
Lancelin Sand Dunes.
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Looking over towards Wedge Island
Wedge Island
There have been a number of changes to this great location.
Please read Changes to Wedge Island for more information.
In essence though, you are no longer allowed to camp in the
area. Wedge Island is a great place just north of Lancelin. Just
recently the inland track has been closed by the defense force.
You are allowed to drive to Wedge Island on the beach when
the firing range is not in action, but otherwise you must take
the track from the new Indian Ocean Drive. Wedge Island has
a number of shacks that were built by residents from Lancelin,
who visit them on weekends to relax. It has great fishing and
snorkelling, and a lot of people take their boats there. Off road
motorbikes used to be allowed at Wedge Island, but have been
banned due to the high number of serious accidents involving
them. The ranger now issues on the spot fines if you are driving
one around! To find out more, have a look at Wedge Island
Grey
Grey is similar to Wedge Island in many ways. Again, there
are many shacks that have been built, which people live in
from time to time. To get to Grey, you simply drive north of
Wedge Island along the beach or the inland tracks. Please note,
camping is not technically permitted here; its only those who
have shacks that are allowed to stay in the area.
The famous Pinnacles at Cervantes
Cervantes
Cervantes is a great little coastal town, which is well known for
its Stromatolites and Pinnacles. You are restricted to camping
at the Caravan Park here though, as beach camping has been
banned.
Sandy Cape with the Hilux
Sandy Cape
This is one of my favourite destinations, run by a caretaker
right on the beach. The fishing is fantastic, the beaches are
great and there are plenty of 4WD tracks in the area.
Martin's Tank
Martin's Tank
Martin's Tank is located near Preston Beach, some 110km
south of Perth. It is right on the bank of Lake Yalgorup (which
has varying water levels depending on the seasons). It has
a camp kitchen, gas BBQ's, dining & picnic tables, and 30
individual camp sites. 9 of these will suit caravans or camper
trailers, and 4 sites are set up for 'group' camping. Camp
fires are permitted in season, and generators are allowed too
(except in the small tent sites). The area is popular for bush
walks, bird viewing, easy access to Preston beach and be sure
to check out the Thrombolites.
A local at Belvidere
Belvidere
If you are looking for a quiet camp site not too far away from
Perth that has it all, I'd highly recommend Belvidere. This is
located in between Leschenault Inlet and Belvidere Beach, and
is located in the trees. Fire wood is provided (and fires are
allowed in between 6PM and 10AM during the fire season).
You can drive onto Belvidere Beach, or head north to Buffallo
Beach, and even continue further on to Binningup. There are
two sets of toilets, a number of different sized sites that would
suit caravans and the camp sites are well spread apart. Pets
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are not permitted. The wildlife is great here, ranging from
kangaroos through to a whole range of birds.
The Cut
The cut is located right on the Leschenault Peninsular, where
the inlet meets the ocean. Access to the cut is only via boat or
walking (and I believe you can bike ride there too!). There are
toilets, picnic and BBQ facilities. Bird watching, fishing and
crabbing are popular here.
Snorkelling at White Hills
White Hills
White Hills is a beach located south of Perth, just passed the
Mandurah Cut. From Perth, it takes around an hour to get to
the beach. You are not allowed to camp too close to any town
ships, or in the dunes, but a lot of people still camp there.
White Hills has some good fishing and diving, and is a very
popular destination for a day trip.
Camping Inland near Perth
Avon Valley National Park
Avon Valley National Park has a number of camping spots
throughout it. The Avon Valley has a number of four wheel
drive tracks, which are fun to play around in. You can camp at
Bald Hill, Drummonds, the Valley or the Homestead.
Walyunga National Park
Walyunga National Park is like a cross between Serpentine and
Dwellingup; its well worth a stay for a few nights, or just a day
trip!
Farmstay in Jarrahdale
If you are looking for a cheap camp site very close to Perth, this
might be it. For only $10 per night (and children are free) you
can stay on a private property just out of Jarrahdale, enjoying
the seclusion amongst the Jarrah trees. To find out more about
this property, click here.
A water crossing at Mundaring
Mundaring Powerlines Track
The Mundaring Powerlines Track is located about 45 minutes
east of Perth, and takes about 5 hours to complete. People will
camp on (or slightly off) the track from time to time. It is not
really the ideal camping location though, because people go
through the track at all times of the day (night runs are not
uncommon on the weekend). However, if you want to spend
a few days on the track then it is worth camping over. See the
Mundaring Powerlines Track for more information
Boshack Outback camp
If you are looking for pristine bushland, freshwater springs
only 90 minutes from Perth, this is the place! This is a real
working farm with cattle and its own lake. To find out more
information, click here.
Waroona
Waroona Dam is a popular place to camp, and it is only a good
hours drive from Perth. You have to pay to camp around the
Dam, but it is worth it. The dam is primarily used for water
skiing, so if you have a boat it is a great place to go. However,
be prepared to be woken at the crack of dawn to a V8 ski boat
warming up! The dam is fresh water, and is great to swim in.
Waroona Dam is also very popular for fishing fresh water
fish are regularly caught, ranging from Red Fin Perch through
to trout.
Logue Brook Dam
Wedge Tailed Eagle Retreat
Located just out of Boyup Brook is a quiet farmstay that will
take you into another world. The farm is home to a huge
variety of animals that you can get up and close to. Fishing is
great in the Blackwood river, and you can catch yabbies in the
local dam. Camping fees are $20 per night. To find out more
information, click here.
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Logue Brook Dam
Logue Brook Dam is very similar to Waroona, but it takes a bit
longer to get there. A lot of people camp around Logue Brook
Dam and water ski all day long. It is quite a nice dam, and is
well worth a look.
Island Pool is great for swimming
Dwellingup
Dwellingup is one of my favourite camping locations near
Perth. In fact, its only an hours drive from the city.
Dwellingup has become that popular today that you have to
book most of the sites (which is handy given that it is packed
over any long weekend!). There are quite a few camping
grounds within the national park, and you pay a small fee to
stay there. Most camp sites have a drop toilet, and are within
a few hundred metres of the river. Dwellingup is well known
for canoeing down the rapids, four wheel driving, Downhill
Mountain biking, tyre swings into the water, hiking trails, fresh
water fishing and some good swimming. The temperature
changes considerably in Dwellingup in winter it is very cold,
and in summer very hot. To find out more, read the post I wrote
on Dwellingup.
The camping locations in Dwellingup are Baden Powell,
Charlies Flat, Chuditch, Tony's Bend, Stringers, Yarragil and
the Captain Fawcett Track.
There is plenty of mud in the wet
Harvey and Brunswick Junction
The area in between Harvey and Brunswick Junction has a
huge number of four wheel drive tracks, and plenty of places
to camp. In many ways, this area is like Dwellingup, except
not as many people visit and there is a much greater variety
of camping locations. There is a fair bit of private property
around the place though, so you need to be careful where you
are driving. The Brunswick Junction area is great for camping,
catching Marron, four wheel driving and motorbike riding. If
you want somewhere that is a bit quieter than Dwellingup,
then its a good place to visit. Take a look at Brunswick
Junction for more information.
Honeymoon Pool early in the morning
Honeymoon Pool
If you are after a peaceful camping location not too far away
from Perth, Honeymoone Pool is it. Honeymoon Pool is one of
the better camping locations; its quiet, right next to the river
and is the perfect weekend getaway. The nearest four wheel
driving tracks are near Brunswick Junction, which makes it the
perfect base camp.
Nannup Lavender Farm
This farm is another of the south west's hidden gems, and is
set up as an adult only camp ground. The scenery is stunning,
being close to Carlotta Creek Valley and the Munda Biddi Trail.
The birds are alive here, and for $20 per night you can have
your own piece of paradise. To find out more, click here.
Potters Gorge
Potters Gorge is a gorgeous camp site located right next
to Wellington Dam. The area is open, with no individually
marked camp sites. Fires are permitted (in season) and
swimming, bush walking and kayaking are popular.
Stockton Lake
Stockton Lake is an old open cut mine that has been filled with
water, to form an artificial lake. The camp site has toilets, but
no individually designated camp grounds.
Congelin
Congelin is another DEC camp site located in Dryandra, near
Williams and Narrogin. This place is popular for wildflowers
and the viewing of animals. Bandicoots, wallabies, boodies,
bilbies and rufus hare wallabies breed here in a compound
that protects them from predators. There are fire pits, toilets,
room for Caravans or camper trailers but no drinking water is
provided.
Westways Wildflowers
If you are into wildflowers, there is no better place to see
them than on this private farm stay. The farm consists of 1900
hectares of active farm land, and at only 200km north of Perth
it is readily accessible. Camping is available at a designated
campsite, which has benches, shade and a dry toilet. To find
out more, click here.
Lake Navarino
Lake Navarino is primarily known for its water skiing lake, but
is also popular for mountain biking, hiking, horse riding and
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fishing. It is located on private property in between Dwellingup
and Waroona, and is pet friendly too.
I know that I have only covered a small portion of the places
for Camping Near Perth. I would love to hear more about your
favourite spots; please leave a comment below.
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Hi, I was sent the link to your website by my missus,, HINT
HINT.. its very helpful, can you tell me are the campsites in
and around bush animal friendly as we like to go camping
with our dogs too. and could you also give directions to the
mundaring powerlines track, that looks prety cool, i have a
2000 prado v6 and would like to test out its capability.. thanks
alot.
I dont personally take my dog to these camping sites. Some
will tolerate it, some will not and some will even get you fined
by the ranger. Its best to give the local shire a call before doing
it, just to be safe. As for directions to Mundaring Powerlines
Track, see this link that should get you there. Have fun!
I am keen on camping on the beach but do not have a 44. Are
there any spots north of Perth that you know of where I can
park my car close by and camp on the beach?
The closest place to Perth you would be able to camp near the
beach would be Sandy Cape, but its a decent drive up there.
Wilbinga would be too far to walk the tracks go for miles.
Everything in between Wilbinga (except at a caravan park at
Moore River) and about 20km north of Grey is banned for
camping as far as I know.
Beware many natural bush type camping areas are not
suitable to take dogs due to DECs 1080 poisoning program.
Western Shield involves aerial and hand baiting on almost
3.5 million hectares of Department-managed land. Baiting
operations take place four times a year throughout the State
from as far north as Karratha to Esperance in the south.
Smaller nature reserves are baited more frequently.
src http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/content/
category/45/299/1631/
Thanks for the comment I will have to check this out. It
certainly looks like an awesome camping spot
Do you know any places south of Perth that have good camping
and motorbike riding? preferably close to the beach or river?
We have 4wds, quads and 2 wheelers.
Honestly, I cant think of anything. The only place that springs
to mind is Brunswick Junction, which is not really near Perth
or a beach/river.
totally off topic but what do you cook on i am into coleman
dual fuel stoves that run on petrol or shellite i also have a single
burner optimus petrol stove ppl come and ask me what it is
and i tell them its a stove that runs on petrol i always seem
to get the camping spot to myself. aussies are very scared of
petrol stoves but they are widely used in usa and europe. one
of the fuel stoves i use is from 1937 and still works well. Maybe
an equipment page should be started
Thanks for the idea I will definitely think about it. I use an
ancient Coleman 2 burner gas cooker, which does just fine. I
cant say Ive had much to do with unleaded cookers, but they
sound like a good idea.
i would like to see a pic of your ancient Coleman 2 burner gas
cooker. i can always find a bit of petrol but not always gas. And
gas is much more expensive out of the city. I also luv wilbinga
and some other places between there and ledge point.
I found a photo of one similar to mine, albeit a bit newer and
less abused! http://www.4wdingaustralia.com/photo-of-the-
day/wa/camper-trailer-kitchen/. A big bottle of gas lasts for
months, even using it to cook every meal of the day. I guess
that is why they are so popular. However, I bet not too many
people have heard of the petrol burners!
that is a good looking stove i cant believe a 9 kg bbq bottle will
last months. just use petrol 4 the convenience. Have u been to
breton bay between seabird and ledge good spot fishing
Yep, gas seems to last a long time. Of course, it does depend on
how many people you have with you and what you are cooking.
I have been to Breton Bay, several times. Never fished there
must give it a go!
gday aaron just wondering about the most recent regs when
it comes to camping on the beach north of perth. where is the
best spot and relatively close without breaking any laws..
great informative site too.
A lot of people camp at Wilbinga, but whether it is legal I
really dont know. I think it is just tolerated. Give the shire of
Gingin a call to make sure! Asides from that, the closest place
would be Sandy Cape, which is north of Jurien Bay. You can no
longer camp at Wedge Island, Grey, Cervantes or Hill River.
Of course, you could pay to stay at a Caravan park, but its not
quite the same. A place I do recommend is Lucky Bay just
south of Kalbarri. Not just a few minutes drive though!
What do you want to do when camping? Check out Camping
in WA. At this time of year you would want to go somewhere
that you can have a fire Brunswick, Dwellingup, Honeymoon
Pool etc.
Hi Aaron
Will check out that link. In regards to what we want to do, bit
of fishing, 4wd, exploring. Fire definately essential this time of
year, dont want to be freezing my butt off.
Cheers
Lee
Was thinking of popping down to Myalup for a few days but
only have a commodore to travel in. Do some fishing and
some bloke time ( you know, to contemplate the things of
life..NOT!!!) Is the beach far from where I can park and is
there camping aloud down there????
Myalup is a great place. The only place you can camp is at the
Caravan Park which is very close to the beach. There is a car
park right next to the beach, and plenty of space to fish and
relax!
Hi,
I was just wondering if you know any nice camping spots
around Perth where I dont need a car to get there?
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- free unoffical spot with a creek around for water supply
- budget camping spot where you pay not more then 15$/n.p.
as Im traveling alone right now and the most camp sites are
suitable for 2-3 people and thus the prices starts 30$ and up.
You want to look for the DEC campsites, however you will need
a car to get to them. What transport do you have?
Hi mate looking for a spot to camp on the beach and fishing
somewhere nt to far from Perth in the next 2weeks
Unfortunately, there arent too many places any more that you
can camp on the beach near Perth. Wilbinga is the only place
that really comes to mind. Sandy Cape is great, but a longer
drive, and the only option south (which is a couple of ks from
Preston Beach) is Martins Tank