Camping near Kimba

The blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town of Kimba found a pretty good way to make sure you don’t: the town’s most famous landmark is a gigantic 8-metre-high hot pink Big Galah. A selfie with the big bird is a must, but there’s another reason why roadtrippers will want to make a stop in Kimba. This strategic stopover is famously situated “Halfway Across Australia,” equidistant from Sydney and Perth along National Highway One. Naturally, campers will find some top spots to park their rig—Kimba has a well-equipped caravan park with powered sites and a roadhouse, as well as one of the best free caravan camping spots along the Eyre Peninsula, ideal for self-contained campervans. If outdoor adventures are your thing, the town also sits at the eastern entrance to Gawler Ranges National Park, where the rugged volcanic landscapes harbour hiking trails, scenic drives, and remote bush campsites.