2 . SHOWGROUNDS , SPORTING FACILITIES OR PUBS
If you ’ ve got one of the camping apps , you ’ re likely all over this one , but let this be a timely reminder to always check the local showgrounds or the pub in a town you ’ re travelling to . In Cummins , a historic town on the Lower Eyre Peninsula , the price to park at the showgrounds is $ 20 per night * powered ( or $ 15 per night unpowered *) with hot showers , toilets and a tap to fill up tanks . We were one of three rigs parked there during our stay – that ’ s not many in an entire paddock ! And , on the same block , the caravan park was more than twice that price !
The catch is there ’ s generally no view . So , if you want something a little more scenic ...
Cooking on the fire at their Barnhill Station station stay in north-west WA .
Justin and Carissa ' s front-door view at Greenly Beach South Campground , Eyre Peninsula , SA . Booking can be made through Lower Eyre Peninsula Council .
3 . NATIONAL PARKS OR COUNCIL PARK FACILITIES
Most states have great parks with facilities , and some do it better than others . On the Eyre Peninsula , there were loads to choose from , such as Point Gibbon ( managed by the Franklin Harbour District Council ) at $ 10 per night * with flushing toilets and bins , and the Lincoln National Park ( managed by National Parks SA ), which boasts some incredible camps , including Fisherman Point , which has long drop toilets .
But if you ’ re travelling in busy periods or peak seasons , you ’ re going to need to be organised and book in early . If you ’ re more of a ‘ wing it ’ traveller , you ’ ll have better luck with …
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