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Swag Inn

Hosted by Kathy · Ross, Northern Territory
4 sites · RV, Tent
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86 reviews
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Our backyard campsite is only 9 km from the centre of Alice Springs. Its located in a rural/urban setting. Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and contemporary and traditional art as the natural wonders, including the stunning Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges, which surround it. The Swag Inn camping spot has access to an outdoor shower and toilet and laundry sink. Enjoy the view of the ranges and the amazing stars in the desert night sky from your campsite. Listen to the bird calls and enjoy the peace. Campers are welcome to enjoy the BBQ Firepit and firewood, within local restrictions. Around town, there are numerous sites of historical significance to the region’s settler history, including the Old Telegraph Station Reserve, which marks the town’s important role as the mid-point of the 19th-century telegraph line running from Adelaide to Darwin. There are great places to eat and drink, with great views.The Swag Inn camping spot has access to an outdoor shower and toilet as well as a camp kitchen with a sink. Enjoy the view of the ranges and the amazing stars in the desert night sky from your campsite. Listen to the bird calls and enjoy the peace.  Campers are welcome to enjoy the BBQ Firepit and firewood, within local restrictions.  Our campsite is only 9 km from the centre of Alice Springs.  Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and contemporary and traditional art as the natural wonders, including the stunning Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges, which surround it. Around town there are numerous sites of historical significance to the region’s settler history, including the Old Telegraph Station Reserve, which marks the town’s important role as the mid-point of the 19th-century telegraph line running from Adelaide to Darwin. There are great places to eat and drink, with great views. 

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The Swag Inn camping spot has access to an outdoor shower and toilet as well as a camp kitchen with a sink. Enjoy the view of the ranges and the amazing stars in the desert night sky from your campsite. Listen to the bird calls and enjoy the peace.  Campers are welcome to enjoy the BBQ Firepit and firewood, within local restrictions.  Our campsite is only 9 km from the centre of Alice Springs.  Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and contemporary and traditional art as the natural wonders, including the stunning Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges, which surround it. Around town there are numerous sites of historical significance to the region’s settler history, including the Old Telegraph Station Reserve, which marks the town’s important role as the mid-point of the 19th-century telegraph line running from Adelaide to Darwin. There are great places to eat and drink, with great views. 
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
AU$55
/ night
for NaN guests

Reviews

100% Recommend99 Ratings · 86 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
7 m Class B ·
Swag Inn
Friendly lovely just. Very clean ammenities. Felt safe peaceful. Just lovely
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Lyn Y.
9 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Beautiful campground
5 m Class B ·
Swag Inn
We loved staying at Swag Inn. Communication with Kathy was great, and the campground is very special! You can feel the love the owners gave to the space. Facilities were clean and good. We recommend it!
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Marie L.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
6 m Class B ·
Swag Inn
Recommend 100% Kathy will make sure you have everything for your stay. The place is a Finke Race museum on its own, amazing job! Plenty of space, quiet and there is all you need for the night. 👍 We cancelled our booking to G'day park and rebooked The Swag Inn for our night back to Alice Springs...
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Ian D.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Great place to stay
10 m pop-up camper ·
Swag Inn
We loved our stay at swag inn. Close enough to town but away from suburbia. Hosts gave great tips for places to explore. An eclectic and peaceful place to stay. Great facilities. Would recommend.
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Fran A.
8 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
4 m Class B ·
Swag Inn
Great vibe to the place, even though we were the only ones there! Excellent facilities, cool artwork, loads of space and good location to get to town easily.
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Ben W.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
A desert oasis - 10 min out of town
10 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Swag Inn
What a great spot to stop in Alice. After being out in the dust (which we love) over the few months it's always get to find a spot with a bit of shade, great facilities (esp good hot water!!) and a friendly host. The Swag Inn ticked all the boxes so we opted to stay and extra night.
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David P.
9 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Perfect !
7 m Class B · With kids ·
Swag Inn
Very pleasant site. All amenities are present. The universe into which our hosts invite us is incredibly well done. Thank you for the stay!
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Julien B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
5 m Class B ·
Swag Inn
Great camps site. Really convenient. Great Ablutions. Kathy super helpful. Would highly recommend.
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Sean K.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
5 m Class B ·
Swag Inn
My first time using Hipcamp and my experience here set the bar high. An excellent camp ground with running water, toilet facilities and a 15 amp powered site. As I arrived, Kathy started the campfire and ensured that my stay was pleasant. Ash’s creative artwork/decor gives a rustic yet modern feeling. They knew the NT very well and assisted me with my itinerary. I now have a positive outlook on Alice Springs due to camping here.
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Nep P.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Great Stay
8 m Class B ·
Swag Inn
Lovely well planned area with lots of rustic art work from tables chairs to fences made from repurposing metal car parts farm equipment etc Kathy was very welcoming explaining the area and answered any concerns We had use of their great fire pit and wood. The shower was fantastic Very clean Would recommend and stay again
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Vicki O.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
7 m Class B ·
Swag Inn
What an absolutely awesome campsite! Only 10 mins from town, tucked away behind the main residence, the camp area is quiet and charming. Kathy and Ashley have made a gorgeous quirky area with old metal and wood. The firepit is great! The amenities are amazing, great hot water. Would thoroughly recommend.
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John B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
7 m Class B ·
Swag Inn
We enjoyed the unique camping experience at Swag Inn, the artwork especially. Kathy made us feel at home on arrival and we enjoyed having a campfire to sit around. The option of a cosy camp kitchen was also special.
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Briar B.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
5 m Class B ·
Swag Inn
We loved Swag Inn, lovely artfilled spaces. Close to Alice but private and quiet. Great hosts, highly recommend.
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Michele M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Great Stay
Tent ·
Swag Inn
Very comfortable and welcoming space. The design and aesthetic is also great. Recommended for anyone. The host came out and started a fire for us, just very great hospitality overall.
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Jimmy D.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Swag Inn
This was such an amazing campsite. Kathy was very helpful and explained where everything was, where to park, and even started a campfire for us. It was such a lovely stay and I would definitely stay here again!
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Angelica M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
5 m car ·
Swag Inn
We loved our very brief trip to Swag Inn! Wish we could have stayed longer but it’s the perfect spot to explore Alice from. All the amenities are really well maintained and the site feels very secure, highly recommend. We also booked every last minute and Kathy was very responsive and helpful.
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Jordan D.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
10 m Class B ·
Swag Inn
We enjoyed staying at Kathy’s The facilities were great and in a really nice location. Very creative garden sculpture and fire pit area
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Warwick M.
7 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
5 m car ·
Swag Inn
Excellent and well thought out facilities, plenty of space and a great place to relax and kick back away from the bustle of Alice Springs!
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Evan L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
9 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Swag Inn
Kathy’s place was fantastic!! Not only were the facilities meticulous clean, the metal sculptures and clever repurposing of scrap metal and mechanical artefacts made it this place a must see work of art.
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Peter T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Wow what a find
3 m pop-up camper ·
Swag Inn
Great location, excellent amenities and fantastic hosts. We especially appreciated the insights Kathy and Ashley shared of their local area and community which inspired us to explore Alice Springs more than we originally intended.
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Megan O.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
3 m pop-up camper ·
Swag Inn
Love this place in Alice. Kathy is very welcoming and there are great facilities
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Keith H.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Swag Inn
We had a wonderful time camping at the Swag Inn. It's close to town, yet offers a peaceful and quiet night around the bonfire under a star-filled sky. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a nearby camping experience. The owners are incredibly responsive and provided seamless service. We definitely plan to return. Thank you, Kathy and Ashley!
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Ellane K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Top spot in Alice
Tent ·
Swag Inn
Great experience. Great spot Quiet Great facilities. Bird life was amazing
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Peter H.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
5 m car ·
Swag Inn
Fabulous! Lovely welcome, loved block with great amenities. Quirky, tasteful and a great spot to leave the camper while we roamed the area. Thanks heaps!
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Tony C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Out of Alice and very Peaceful
5 m pop-up camper ·
Swag Inn
The Swag Inn at Ross (10 minutes from central Alice) is the best camp we have stayed in. The hosts (Kathy and Ashley) are amazing and extremely helpful with advice on Alice, the West & East McDonnells. Add the hot showers and super clean toilets. Some retro funky outdoor furniture and wood with a terrific communal fire pit. Birds waking you up in the morning in the very peaceful setting. Swag Inn is a terrific central hub to stay at. Great work guys. Keep up the terrific work.
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Barry M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Gribbos_trippin at Swag Inn
5 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Swag Inn
We loved our stay at the Swag Inn, the amenities were fantastic, clean with devine hot showers and sparkling white toilets. Close to town central for resupply and see attractions but out of the burbs in nature for a safe nights rest! The atmosphere was welcoming and the host came to say hello and share her local tips Of things to do in the area.
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Ellice G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
3 m pop-up camper ·
Swag Inn
Awesome camp & facilities. Thank you so much for having us.
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Kylie B.
7 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Fantastic hub to explore
5 m pop-up camper ·
Swag Inn
A very well presented and thought-out camp. Kathy and Ash were very helpful and gave us some great guidance on what to see in Alice Springs and the West & East McDonnell ranges. The camp itself has some very interesting / funky areas and an open fire to gather with other campers. Add access to 10A 12V Power, hot showers and clean amenities this is a fantastic place to stay. You feel very safe and the camp is very peaceful. We will be back and thanks again.
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Barry M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
7 m Class B · With kids ·
Swag Inn
Great amenities - communal fire pit and toilet/shower. Small and quiet. A great stay.
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Andrew H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
6 m Class B ·
Swag Inn
What a great experience and great hosts. Facilities were fantastic and not being cramped in like other caravan parks is a huge bonus.
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Mark W.
5 reviews

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Ross, Northern Territory, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Kathy W.

Joined in March 2021
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