Caravanning and Camping in the Whitsundays

The Whitsundays are the ideal location to bring your car or caravan on holidays and are superbly equipped for caravanners, campers and other self-guided travellers.

The Whitsundays is located a short driving distance from many popular tourist spots along the Queensland coast, with Queensland’s major road connecting Brisbane to Cairns, the Bruce Highway, running directly through the region at Proserpine and Bowen. Local holiday parks across the Whitsunday Coast offer all manner of sites from basic unpowered tent sites to ensuite and drive-through caravan plots and cabins (rated up to a luxurious four stars) in a range of tropical surroundings. The convenience of having a vehicle to explore the region means you can discover some of the ‘off the beaten’ track hidden gems of the Whitsunday Coast, from secluded beaches to picturesque hinterland and spectacular waterfalls and rainforest.

You can camp or park at a holiday park by night and explore the many different drive trails throughout the region by day, or leave the car or van in secure parking facilities and head out on the water for a day or two to explore the islands.

Alternatively, you might prefer to rough it and sleep under a million stars at one of the many designated camping sites on the Whitsunday islands all with beautiful views of the ocean. Most are located on deserted islands and have small maximum numbers, so you may be lucky enough to have the entire place to yourself. Permits are very inexpensive and easy to apply for, and there are excellent services to drop you off on the beach and pick you up if you aren’t travelling in your own boat. Facilities vary, but many sites have toilet facilities and camp tables. Explore beautiful tropical rainforest bush walks, sheltered beaches, spectacular fringing coral reefs and the serenity of a deserted island all to yourself. Be sure to pick up a local tide chart and fishing zone map before you go.
 

Caravan Parks

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort    More info

BIG4 Airlie Cove Resort and Van Park    More info

Island Gateway Holiday Park    More info

Proserpine Tourist Park     More info
 

Island Camping Drop-off Service

"Scamper", Whitsunday Island Camping Connection     More info

Secure Parking

Shute Harbour Parking & Storage (yes, they can even store cars with large caravans!)   More info
 

Drive Trail Map

Tourism Whitsundays have developed a Whitsunday Coast Drive Trail Map with 6 different trails to help you explore the beauty of the Whitsunday Coast. All drives are achievable in 1 day from Airlie Beach, but most also have facilities for camping and/or traditional accommodation at the destination. Download the Whitsunday Drive Trail Map