Beach Camping Near Palmerston, Northern Territory, AU: 20 Best Beach Campsites 2026

Palmerston lines up over 110 beach camping spots where you can wake to the sound of the surf and salt air. You’ll find sites that let you light a campfire, take a hot shower, and bring your dog along. Prices start at just $6 a night, with an average around $20. Fishing, swimming, and wildlife-watching fill your days—no need to venture far for action. Favourites like Kick Back & Relax Campsite (125 reviews), Hokey's Camp Site Wagait Beach (78 reviews), and Jean & John's Bynoe Stopover (40 reviews) are well-loved by locals for their low-key vibes and easy beach access. Expect sand in your shoes and sunsets that linger—this is true Top End camping.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Palmerston

Palmerston lines up over 110 beach camping spots where you can wake to the sound of the surf and salt air. You’ll find sites that let you light a campfire, take a hot shower, and bring your dog along. Prices start at just $6 a night, with an average around $20. Fishing, swimming, and wildlife-watching fill your days—no need to venture far for action. Favourites like Kick Back & Relax Campsite (125 reviews), Hokey's Camp Site Wagait Beach (78 reviews), and Jean & John's Bynoe Stopover (40 reviews) are well-loved by locals for their low-key vibes and easy beach access. Expect sand in your shoes and sunsets that linger—this is true Top End camping.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Palmerston

1. Kick Back & Relax Campsite

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(199)

75km from Palmerston · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Located in the beautiful Dundee Beach, just 1.5 hours from Darwin we have an area that is suitable for self-contained caravans/motor homes & tents. There are no amenities and guests must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower, a chemical toilet is a must. Maximum of 3 caravans or camper trailers but only one booking at a time so you will have plenty of space and privacy. This is a residential house size bush block with neighbours. Close to the beach where you can enjoy some fishing and beautiful sunsets. We are also 5 minutes from the Dundee boat ramp if you want to experience some offshore fishing. We have a fire pit available for guests to enjoy in the evenings. Please ensure there are no restrictions in place before lighting a fire. BYO firewood. Pets welcome! Children 12 and under are free. Maximum 15 people.

2. Hokey's Camp Site Wagait Beach

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(104)

27km from Palmerston · 1 site · Tent, RV

Your own private, 1 acre of fully fenced vacant land to set up camp, the second street back from the beach. No one lives on this property, you'll have the site to yourself. We have a place you can park your tent(take some tarps in dry season), camper or caravan in the lovely town of Wagait Beach. Power and water is available onsite, and a bathroom with tiolet and cold shower is also available. 5 minute walk to the beach. Also close by is the Cox Country club where you can sit down and have a quiet alcohol beverage or meal(Open Thurs - Sun). Wagait Beach store is also nearby to buy groceries and takeaway food. Please be advised, the store doesnt sell alcohol at present :( If you are inclined to cook your own food, three fire pits are available at property. You can fish at the jetty, off the beach, or in the two creeks close by..or go bush walking and explore. Please ask Host if you have pets before booking. 1 pet may be approved.

3. Priceys Fishing Camp

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70km from Palmerston · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Priceys fishing camp is 20 acres with low bush land and plenty of space for a caravan or tent. We have a 2x 20,000ltr rain water tanks and an out door toilet and shower. Also a huge dam in the middle of the property that's great for a swim on a hot day and a few fire pits and plenty of bird life to watch.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Robert

3 weeks ago

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Kick Back & Relax Campsite

Good location on coast and peaceful.Easy to get in and out of camp site.

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Ethan

October 2025

3 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hokey's Camp Site Wagait Beach

Great spot for a little weekend getaway. Host was accommodating and fuss free stay.

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Caleb

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Hokey's Camp Site Wagait Beach

Perfect place to relax after a fishing trip. Steve has done a great job making his land hospitable, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone staying at Wagait Beach. Steve's communication was also top notch, and I hope to camp at his place again in future.

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Pamela

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Kick Back & Relax Campsite

What a beautiful spot 🙌 Campground is perfectly located close to the beach! We had a great time and can’t wait to get back here next year during dry season 🫶 Thank you again 🙏

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Talana

September 2025

8 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Kick Back & Relax Campsite

The beauty, Its peacefull and the view!! I would go every weekend if I could!!

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Toni

September 2025

6 m travel trailer

2 nights at Kick Back & Relax Campsite

We loved our stay at Kick Back Camping. The perfect spot to unwind for a few days. Fabulous views out over the ocean and only a short drive into Dundee Beach to access the tavern. Well maintained and the perfect spot for a quiet break.

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Jarred

September 2025

10 m travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Kick Back & Relax Campsite

We loved camping at Kick Back Camping , one of the best beachfront camps and the best camp to watch the most incredible sunsets.

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Ingrid

August 2025

6 m travel trailer

3 nights at Kick Back & Relax Campsite

This camp is beautiful and relaxing. Great place to enjoy the amazing NT sunsets with direct ocean view. Had the best sleeps listening to the ocean. Jessie’s communication was excellent. Would definitely book again!

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Charleen

August 2025

3 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Kick Back & Relax Campsite

Such a beautiful spot with stunning beach views! We absolutely loved our stay at Kick back. Dinner watching the sun go down and morning coffee at the beach. What more could you want?!

Long shady driveway opens out into a large cleared camping area with a designated fire pit. Bring firewood.

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Jacky

August 2025

5 m pop-up camper

4 nights at Kick Back & Relax Campsite

Camped mid August. Great location. Right on the cliffs. Constant breeze. Enough shade options to move chairs about throughout the day and be comfortable. Easy access to the beach via the cliff top walking track. Quiet and easy camp. There are houses either side, but not too close. Host was responsive and helpful and gate access no problem. Dog had a great time too.

Mitchell

August 2025

13 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Kick Back & Relax Campsite

Lovely views over the cliffs and a short walk to the beach. Lovely location to just relax around the fire.

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Anna

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hokey's Camp Site Wagait Beach

Great location and convenient amenities as advertised. Great communication with host and overall good stay.

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Leonie

August 2025

9 m travel trailer

4 nights at Hokey's Camp Site Wagait Beach

fantastic site. great facilities. great communication by the owner

Paul & Karen

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

1 night at Kick Back & Relax Campsite

that we have to provide such a positive review that will entice other Hipcampers to stay here - we want it for ourselves! Peaceful, simple with outstanding views, walks and beach/fishing access on your doorstep. Clean, well maintained site with some shade (but great for solar) and a fire pit…all to yourself. We weren’t there 20mins before we had booked another night (good Telstra 4G signal). Outstanding - we will be back again and again!

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Zoe

July 2025

4 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Kick Back & Relax Campsite

Great spot, have stayed here a couple of times now and it’s perfect for off grid camping. Nice tidy block with a fire pit and cliff front views, with the best sunsets in the world!

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Kelly

July 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With kids

3 nights at Hokey's Camp Site Wagait Beach

Awesome little spot for a weekend getaway. Large area with plenty of room for a group. We had 7 adults and 3 children and still had plenty of space. Great little container fire pit area and firewood. Shower wasn’t the best but understandable due to having to cart water in. We took a rubber tub and boiled water and had tub rinse off and kids could have a tub baths which made up for no hot water. We all enjoyed our stay, will come back again.

Maria

July 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Hokey's Camp Site Wagait Beach

Loved having the firewood ready for us to use. Great site with power, running water, shower and toilets. Well set up and close distance to the beach. Mostly quiet and private. Looks like the fencing is a work in progress which will be good as it'll make the site feel more private. Huge space for kids to run around and explore.

angelax

July 2025

7 m Class B

1 night at Kick Back & Relax Campsite

We loved this camp! Spectacular sunsets and amazing location 10 min corrugated dirt road to get to this private paradise is totally worth it Can't wait to return !

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Alan

July 2025

13 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Hokey's Camp Site Wagait Beach

Ticked all our boxes, seems like it's still under construction, so hopefully in the future it will eventually have a hot tub? but would have been nice to have a shower with some pressure and the option for hot water. Other than that great facilities great location. Great communication from the owner Stephen. Definitely looking forward to another stay for a bit longer than two nights.

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Primrose

July 2025

7 m Class A

1 night at Kick Back & Relax Campsite

Beautiful spot to relax and watch the sun setting.