Why South Australia’s council-owned caravan parks might just be the ideal local escape
Caravan parks have always been a go-to for travellers keen on coastal escapes or outdoor adventures. Now, with more people trading overseas trips for homebound getaways, there has arguably never been a better time to embrace caravan life in South Australia.
Located near everything from national parks and town centres to hiking tracks and premier surfing spots, South Australia is home to 12 council-owned caravan parks that offer accommodation for different lifestyles, families, and budgets.
Why are caravan parks important for local tourism?
It’s a little-known fact that these caravan parks are community-owned, managed by local councils for the benefit of travellers.
Each site is home to amenities including walking trails, barbeque facilities, coastal and riverside areas, public toilets, decking, and picnic areas, and is regularly maintained to ensure a consistent accommodation experience is provided.
- Brighton Beachfront Holiday Park.
A guide to South Australian caravan parks by area:
City of Holdfast Bay
- Set on the beach in Kingston Park, Brighton Beachfront Holiday Park’s selling point is its view of the Gulf St Vincent. Visitors can enjoy beachfront, premium, grass and slab sites, all in reach of the ocean breeze.
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
- Clare’s Discovery Park is just an hour and a half from Adelaide and conveniently sits between the town centre and the famous Riesling Trail. Every day brings a new adventure, a new wine, or both.
- Located in the Gilbert Valley, central to both the Clare and Barossa Valleys, Riverton Recreation and Caravan Park offers a new adventure playground, free barbeque facilities, modern amenities, powered sites, camping grounds and a range of cabins suitable for the whole family.
- Kingston Foreshore Caravan Park.
Mount Remarkable Council
- Nestled in the Southern Flinders ranges at the foot of Mount Remarkable, the Melrose Caravan and Tourist Park provides a quiet, scenic space. This is an ideal base to explore the surrounding area, which includes national parks, gorges and Flinders Ranges’ oldest town, Melrose.
- Just a short walk from Kingston SE town centre, Kingston Foreshore Caravan Park offers a beautiful waterfront area and a range of accommodation options including beach camping and RV parking.
District Council of Robe
- In the heart of South Australia’s magnificent Limestone Coast, guests at Sea Vu Caravan Park benefit from beach views and the short walk to the busy town centre. Visit for local shops, restaurants, wineries and a host of waterside activities including fishing, boating and swimming.
- Marion Bay Caravan park. Photo: Kids In Adelaide
Yorke Peninsula Council
- Black Point Caravan and Camping Ground is the ideal base to explore the charming Black Point region of South Australia. Located on a long stretch of sand lining a glistening bay, the caravan park is surrounded by beachside towns, popular fishing spots, top surfing destinations and heritage sites.
- Marion Bay Caravan Park is set within the native bushland, just five minutes from South Australia’s famous Dhilba Guuranda (Innes National Park). Here, visitors can experience nature without sacrificing comfort.
- The award-winning Point Turton Caravan Park is uniquely situated in a disused historic flux quarry. The sheltered location allows for year-round boating, fishing and sailing, making it a particularly popular tourist destination.
- The Yorke Peninsula’s hidden gem, Port Rickaby Caravan Park, is right near the water and offers a host of activities including fishing, snorkelling and diving. It’s also just a short walk from local shops, breweries, wineries and the iconic Codgers Lookout.
- Yorketown Caravan Park.
- Yorketown Caravan Park is surrounded by the unique Salt Lake Trail and rightly known as the hub of the southern Yorke Peninsula. The park provides clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation options for even the most discerning traveller.
- Located in the coastal town of Port Vincent, Port Vincent Foreshore Caravan Park is the ideal place to do as much or as little as you like. The park itself is centrally located in the township and is within easy walking distance of all facilities.
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