Camping in Darwin
7 campgrounds · 1 with powered sites · 1 with a dump point
Camping in Darwin means a caravan park on the edge of the city rather than a bush camp, with the Top End's museums, wildlife parks and war history a short drive away. It makes a good base for a few days before heading out to Litchfield or Kakadu.
Where is the best place to camp in Darwin?
The choice is mostly about which side of town suits you. Closest to the coast, Lee Point Village Resort is about 18 km from the city beside the Casuarina Coastal Reserve. Around Howard Springs and Coolalinga, about 29 km out, there are parks such as BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park, where the spring became Darwin's first major water supply in 1939. Heading south towards Litchfield, Tumbling Waters Holiday Park is about 66 km from Darwin.
What is there to do in Darwin with kids?
Darwin's days out lean towards animals and history. Crocodylus Park and the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre are both on the way into town, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is at The Gardens, and the Darwin Military Museum is out at East Point. For a cool-off, the Palmerston Water Park is an easy stop on the Palmerston side.
Tap a card for the full page. Every outing is on the map below too. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive is a little longer.
What are the best nature spots around Darwin?
Lee Point sits on a 27 km coastal corridor of sandy beaches, tidal flats, mangroves and monsoon forest, where flatback turtles nest on nearby beaches and migratory shorebirds come through. Around the harbour and out towards Darwin River Dam there are lookouts and boardwalks, including a mangrove lookout.
Is it safe to swim in Darwin?
Only in designated swimming areas. Any body of water in the Top End may hold saltwater crocodiles, and they are regularly seen in Buffalo Creek near Lee Point. Never swim where crocodiles may live, even without a sign, and check the NT Government's list of designated swimming areas.
Are there powered sites in Darwin?
Yes. One campground here has powered sites confirmed: BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park. For the rest we are still confirming, so check with the park or holiday park before you book a powered site.
How far are the campgrounds from Darwin city?
Lee Point is about 18 km from Darwin City, Howard Springs and Coolalinga about 29 km south-east, and Tumbling Waters about 66 km south, on the way to Litchfield.
Facts from Wikipedia, "Howard Springs, Northern Territory" (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikipedia, "Lee Point, Northern Territory" (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikipedia, "Coolalinga, Northern Territory" (CC BY-SA 4.0) and NT Government, Be Crocwise: stay safe while swimming.
Malak Caravan Park · Photo: Bidgee, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Map of campgrounds in Darwin
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7 campgrounds
Those with the most confirmed facilities first. A missing facility means nobody has confirmed it, not that it is absent.
Campground · Howard Springs, NT
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park
Powered sites · Toilets · Dump point · Drinking water · Wi-Fi
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park is a caravan park in Howard Springs, NT. OpenStreetMap records 5 facilities. Check availability and current conditions before you travel.
Campground · Tumbling Waters, NT
Tumbling Waters Holiday Park
Toilets · Wi-Fi · Wheelchair-accessible paths
Tumbling Waters Holiday Park is a caravan park in Tumbling Waters, NT. OpenStreetMap records 3 facilities. Check availability and current conditions before you travel.
Campground · Coolalinga, NT
Coolalinga Caravan Park
No facilities confirmed yet.
Coolalinga Caravan Park is a caravan park in Coolalinga, NT. Its facilities have not been confirmed. Check availability and current conditions before you travel.
Campground · Berrimah, NT
Hidden Valley Tourist Park
No facilities confirmed yet.
Hidden Valley Tourist Park is a caravan park in Berrimah, NT. Its facilities have not been confirmed. Check availability and current conditions before you travel.
Campground · Lee Point, NT
Lee Point Village Resort
No facilities confirmed yet.
Lee Point Village Resort is a caravan park in Lee Point, NT. Its facilities have not been confirmed. Check availability and current conditions before you travel.
Campground · Marrara, NT
Malak Caravan Park
No facilities confirmed yet.
Malak Caravan Park is a caravan park in Marrara, NT. Its facilities have not been confirmed. Check availability and current conditions before you travel.
Campground · Virginia, NT
Oasis Tourist Park
No facilities confirmed yet.
Oasis Tourist Park is a caravan park in Virginia, NT. Its facilities have not been confirmed. Check availability and current conditions before you travel.
Other regions in Northern Territory
Region boundary: ABS ASGS Edition 3 Tourism Regions 2021 (Tourism Research Australia), CC BY 4.0. Campgrounds and facilities from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), the operators’ own listings, and the state park services’ open data: © State Government of NSW and NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 2017 (CC BY 4.0); contains data sourced from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Victoria (CC BY 4.0); © State of Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Service (CC BY 3.0 AU); Main Roads Western Australia road stopping places (CC BY 4.0).
