SA-Eyre Peninsula-Streaky Bay

Here we are at another glorious bay and this large caravan park is across the road from the Streaky Bay school and spreads along the foreshore.
There are two large amenities blocks which are always kept clean.
The small restaurant has eat in or take away meals as well as a handful of basic food items.
Dotted along the foreshore are the fish cleaning areas so we could always see the daily catches. The pelicans always knew when it was feed time and would line up in front of the fishermen jostling positions to catch the scraps.
In the afternoons we would take our beach chairs, our beverage of choice, and sit in the water for a novel cocktail hour.
Early one afternoon we watched a large fin glide from one end of the beach to the other. Apparently the shark was about 12 foot long. While we were staying here for a week the shark alarm went off twice.
A family park member and fees are $22.50 per night.

Streaky Bay Foreshore Tourist Park
82 Wells St, Streaky Bay,SA. 5680
Ph: 08 8626 1666
www.streakybayftpark.com.au

SA-Eyre Peninsula-Venus Bay

The caravan park is directly on the beautiful bay and looks out on to the many small islands, jetty and sand banks.
There are very few shade trees and the ground is fine shells and gravel so you definitely need to use the outdoor flooring.
We had a perfect spot beside a large tree on the shoreline so we could sit and watch the water activities and the pelicans. I was told that it is known as the “tree of knowledge” because people sit under it and share stories. I can imagine that it is more “yarn” sharing than anything else.
The office has a shop as well as a restaurant which is so handy.
An old and small amenities block but well kept.
The water here is not drinkable with very poor water pressure so fill up your tanks before you arrive. They do have rain water available for cooking and drinking.
There is good fishing off the jetty if you don’t have a boat.
Another inexpensive park at $22.00 per night.

Venus Bay Caravan Park
Ph: 08 8625 5073
www.venusbaycaravanparksa.com.au

SA-Eyre Peninsula-Port Lincoln

This park is situated through town on the shores of Boston Bay. The majority of the sites have a fantastic view of the bay with nearly all being on grass.
There are two amenities blocks in the caravan area, both large and one very new. They were always clean. There is also another amenity block in the cabin area beside the camp kitchen.
The newly built barbeque area has four barbeques with tables and chairs. We spent three wonderful nights at this area cooking, eating and enjoying time with some friends.
We loved the park but it was so windy that we could not put our awning out the five days that we stayed here.
The sites are very narrow so I would not like to be here when it is busy. I think you would feel like a sardine.
A huge fifth wheeler parked beside us and made us look like our van was a toy. I would not want to be towing that huge thing around the countryside. When they were pulling in they almost backed into our caravan which caused our heart to miss a beat.

Port Lincoln Tourist Park
11 Hindmarsh St
Port Lincoln, SA, 5605
Ph: 088621 4444
www.saringroup.com.au/property/accomodation

SA-Eyre Peninsula

Cowell

This was just an overnight stay for us. The caravan park is close to the jetty and nothing special. A few trees with sandy ground. The toilets were new and clean.
We bought a dozen oysters on the way out of town and they were fantastic.

Cowell Foreshore Caravan Park and Holiday Units
Ph: 08 8629 2307
www.cowellforeshore.com.au

SA-Eyre Peninsula
Arno Bay

A delightful little park on the foreshore and adjacent to the jetty, has grass sites which is always a pleasure after the dust and gravel of many of the parks in the area.
The amenities blocks are large, clean with piped music which is always a nice touch.
Sunday morning is pancake breakfast for $3.00 each and a great way to meet people. We met Vic and Trixie from Adelaide at this breakfast and as we are all heading west we will look forward to catching up with them on the way. The owners, Belinda and Steven Dunn are very welcoming and make you feel like part of the family.
Within walking distance of the park is the boardwalk which meanders through mangroves, mudflats and small tributaries and water ways. You can stand on the walkways and watch the fish below and hopefully catch something.

Arno Bay Foreshore Tourist Park
Ph: 08 8628 0157
www.arnobaycaravanpark.com


SA-Eyre Peninsula
Tumby Bay

This charming little town with pine tree-lined foreshore and some wonderful historic buildings was our favourite of the small towns on this eastern seaboard. Lovely shopping centre and two hotels for dining.
The caravan park is at the southern edge of town right on the foreshore. The town area is within walking distance as is the jetty and swimming area beside the jetty. The water was lovely and warm and we swam here twice.
Most of the sites are grass with small, old, but clean amenities. If I was to travel the Eyre again this would be the only place I would stay at before arriving at Port Lincoln.

Tumby Bay Caravan Park
Tumby Tce, Tumby, SA 5605
Ph:08 8688 2208
Freecall: 1800 800 320
www.tumbybay.com/cparktumbybay.htm

SA- Flinders Ranges-Wilpena Pound

Rawnsley Park Station sits on the edge of Wilpena Pound. It is a large park with many powered and unpowered sites. No grass but most sites are divided by shrubs and there are a few shade trees.
The office has a shop with some basic food items and a lovely swimming pool with a beautiful grassed area. While we were here the temperature was in the 40’s so the pool was heaven.
The amenities blocks are large, clean and a big camp kitchen.
The managers are fantastic and we enjoyed our stay here. We would love to come back in the spring to see the wild flowers and walk the many trails in the area.
As we sat outside at dusk the ringed neck parrots visited and then a herd of sheep ambled over the hill to have a peek at us. It was hilarious.

Rawnsley Park Station Caravan Park
Ph: 08 86480008
www.rawnsleypark.com.au

SA- Adelaide - Mitcham

This picturesque park is nestled in the foothills just 7 klms from the Adelaide CBD.
The amenities blocks are small, old but very well maintained and always lovely and clean. There is also a barbeque area, camp kitchen, swimming pool and a tennis court.
The park is full of beautiful old trees which give so much shade in the hot summer days.
Beside the park there is a walking and biking track up to the hills, hugging the creek most of the way.
We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. It is rather charming.
In the middle of the park is the remnants of an old tree. This tree was so large that it was used as a temporary shelter for aborigines and early Australians to the area many years ago.


Brownhill Creek Caravan Park
Brownhill Creek Rd,
Mitcham, SA. 5062
Ph:08 8271 4824
website: www.brownhillcreekcaravanpark.com.au

SA - Victor Harbour

The Victor Harbour Beachfront Holiday Park is on the beachfront of Encounter Bay and within walking distance to downtown.
The park has two large, clean amenities blocks, barbeque areas and a large jumping castle for the children.
Many of the sites are drive through and there is grass on many of the sites.

Victor Harbour Beachfront Holiday Park
114 Victoria St
Victor Harbour, SA 5211
Ph: 08 8552 1111 Free call: 1 800 620 100
Website: www.victorbhp.com.au


If we were to visit the area again we would stay at the Big 4 Port Elliot Tourist Park which is on the stunning bay at Port Elliot.
This bay is excellent for swimming and while we were there, several people swam out to the small island in the bay. It would also be perfect for kayaks.
This caravan park is also within walking distance to our favourite restaurant in the area, The Flying Fish Cafe.

Port Elliot Tourist Park
Port Elliot Rd
Port Elliot, SA 5212
Ph: 08 8554 2134
Website: www.portelliotcaravanpark.com.au

SA - Kangaroo Island

Kingscote

This caravan park is at Brownlow which is just before you arrive at Kingscote on the northern end of the island
The amenities block is small with only three toilets and showers which seems inadequate when the park is full. There are a few nice sites with tree shade but very little grass while we were there. Some of the sites have wood chips which is not good if you have a tent.
The roads in the park are dirt and as it was quite windy while we were there the dust blew up each time somebody drove by. There are also a lot of cabins.
The camp kitchen is nicely sheltered and well appointed with stove, microwave, barbeque, toaster, jug and fridge. Lots of chairs and tables make it a very nice place to sit.
The park is just across from the lovely quiet waters of Nepean Bay where there we noticed lots of black swans swimming.
The owners Helen and Con are very friendly.

Kingscote Nepean Bay Tourist Park and Parade Units
Cnr first and third streets
Brownlow, SA 5223
Ph: 08 8553 2394
www.kingscotetouristpark.com.au


Western Kangaroo Island Caravan Park

As the name suggests, this park is towards the south western end of the island, close to the Flinders Chase National Park.
This is a large park situated on 550ha of natural bush and grassland which makes for good campsites and lots of shade. The facilities are all very good.
There is abundant wildlife, including koalas.



Western KI Caravan Park and Wildlife reserve
South Coast Rd,
Kangaroo Island, SA 5223
Ph: 08 8559 7201
www.westernki.com.au