Travelling to Perth with a caravan or planning a camping holiday is one of the best ways to experience Western Australia’s laid-back lifestyle, stunning coastline, and beautiful natural spaces. From beachfront caravan parks to bushland campgrounds just an hour from the city, Perth and its surrounding towns offer outstanding caravan and camping options for all travellers.

Perth

Discovery Parks Swan Valley is a fantastic choice for travellers, offering an ideal location between Perth city and the Swan Valley wineries. With excellent facilities and easy access to both urban attractions and wine country, it gives you the freedom to choose whether you spend your days exploring the city or relaxing among vineyards and river scenery.

Perth Central Caravan Park, is in Ascot, the closed caravan park to the City. Located just between the Airport and Perths, its simple, affordable and has pet friendly accommodation.

Fremantle

Fremantle Village, is a very popular coastal caravan park, only 3.5km from the heart of Fremantle, close to beaches and all Fremantle’s attractions. Walk into the city and see Fremantle Markets, Fremantle Prison and have a coffee and bite to eat at the Cappuccino Strip

Perth Hills

Staying at the beautiful Avon Valley National Park Campgrounds, you will need to book through the WA national parks. This is an excellent bush camping site, a peaceful and scenic camping destination about 65 km northeast of Perth, perfect for travellers who want to escape the city and immerse themselves in nature. Remember, no pets allowed.

Banksia Tourist Park is widely regarded as one of the best caravan park options in the Perth Hills region. Its proximity to Mundaring Weir, walk trails, mountain biking routes and local cafés means its perfectly placed to enjoy all the best experiences the Perth Hills

Swan Valley

The Acclaim Swan Valley Tourist Park offers a relaxed, well-equipped stay right in the heart of the Swan Valley wine region, giving you easy access to wineries, breweries, cafés, and scenic countryside. It has a range of powered and unpowered caravan/tent sites, ensuite cabins and family units, all surrounded by shady trees and relaxed parklands.

Yanchep

‘Henry White Oval’ Campground is an ideal family-friendly camping spot in Yanchep National Park, just 40 minutes from Perth. With bushwalking trails, caves, and the koala boardwalk right on your doorstep, it’s perfect for an easy and relaxing nature escape.

Including the Surrounding Areas

Mandurah

Mandurah Caravan and Tourist Park is a great place to stay just under 50 minutes south of Perth, offering a convenient base close to Mandurah’s waterways, beaches, and town centre. With spacious sites, modern facilities, and excellent family-friendly features, it’s an ideal choice for a relaxed coastal caravan holiday.

Margaret River

RAC Margaret River Nature Park is set among the towering trees of Wooditjup National Park, offering a peaceful, eco-style stay surrounded by nature. From here, you can also enjoy easy day trips to charming nearby towns like Cowaramup and Yallingup, adding great food, shopping, and coastal scenery to your Margaret River adventure.

Margaret River Tourist Park is perfectly located for visitors wanting to explore caves, countryside, surf beaches, and mountain bike trails. With famous wineries, breweries, and local art galleries nearby, it’s an ideal base to experience the best of Margaret River.

Serpentine

Serpentine Falls Holiday Park is the perfect base for nature-loving travellers, offering peaceful camping and caravan sites just minutes from the stunning Serpentine Falls. A scenic waterfall and picnic spot surrounded by lush forest, walking trails, and wildlife, making it an ideal escape and very close to Perth.

Rockingham

Set in a stunning oceanfront location, Cee and See Caravan Park is just a 35-minute drive from Perth or Fremantle and offers powered caravan sites, self-contained chalets, and well-maintained modern facilities. Its only a short walk or bike ride along the foreshore leads you straight to Rockingham’s lively waterfront precinct, where you’ll find cafés, bars, restaurants, shops, and beautiful coastal scenery.

Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island Campground is located in the main settlement on the Island, just a short walk from the ferry jetty, beaches, cafés, and bike hire, this is the island’s primary and most popular camping area. It offers powered and unpowered sites, eco-tents, shady grounds, and dont forget to go see Rottnest’s famous quokkas.

Final Thoughts

Caravan and camping options around Perth are diverse, well-serviced, and incredibly scenic. For visitors wanting freedom, comfort, and a closer connection to Western Australia’s landscapes, caravaning and camping around Perth is an experience not to be missed.