The smallest of Australia’s states is compact enough that you can drive across it in a few hours, but don’t write off ACT when it comes to outdoor adventures. Alpine peaks, nature reserves, and gleaming lakes encircle the capital, making Canberra a top choice for urban campers looking to escape the city, and the state offers plentiful options for campers, from family-friendly holiday parks and caravan parks to hike-in bush campsites. When it comes to national parks, there’s just one option—the mountainous Namadgi National Park, which covers almost half of the state.
North Australian Capital Territory
Canberra is the gateway to the northern half of the state, where the vine-clad hills of Murrumbateman, Gundaroo, and Yass are dotted with wineries, natural swimming holes, and tranquil country campgrounds. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Bullen Range Nature Reserve, and Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve all lie within a short drive of the capital, where you’ll find bushland trails, scenic wetlands, and numerous campgrounds.
Namadgi National Park
The entire southern section of ACT is made up of the Namadgi National Park, where the rocky peaks of the Australian Alps tumble down to the borders of New South Wales and Victoria. Explore miles of mountain trails on foot, mountain bike, or horseback; go cross-country skiing at Corin Forest, Mount Franklin, or Mount Gingera; then check into one of the three national park campgrounds, which have sites for campervans, caravans, and camper trailers.
National Parks in Australian Capital Territory.
Aussie's capital is short on national parks but big on outdoor escapes.
The smallest of Australia’s states is compact enough that you can drive across it in a few hours, but don’t write off ACT when it comes to outdoor adventures. Alpine peaks, nature reserves, and gleaming lakes encircle the capital, making Canberra a top choice for urban campers looking to escape the city, and the state offers plentiful options for campers, from
Read more...The smallest of Australia’s states is compact enough that you can drive across it in a few hours, but don’t write off ACT when it comes to outdoor adventures. Alpine peaks, nature reserves, and gleaming lakes encircle the capital, making Canberra a top choice for urban campers looking to escape the city, and the state offers plentiful options for campers, from family-friendly holiday parks and caravan parks to hike-in bush campsites. When it comes to national parks, there’s just one option—the mountainous Namadgi National Park, which covers almost half of the state.
North Australian Capital Territory
Canberra is the gateway to the northern half of the state, where the vine-clad hills of Murrumbateman, Gundaroo, and Yass are dotted with wineries, natural swimming holes, and tranquil country campgrounds. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Bullen Range Nature Reserve, and Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve all lie within a short drive of the capital, where you’ll find bushland trails, scenic wetlands, and numerous campgrounds.
Namadgi National Park
The entire southern section of ACT is made up of the Namadgi National Park, where the rocky peaks of the Australian Alps tumble down to the borders of New South Wales and Victoria. Explore miles of mountain trails on foot, mountain bike, or horseback; go cross-country skiing at Corin Forest, Mount Franklin, or Mount Gingera; then check into one of the three national park campgrounds, which have sites for campervans, caravans, and camper trailers.