The best caravan parks in Broken Hill to call home

Kate Bettes Kate Bettes
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Saddle up that RV. It’s time for a caravan trip out west towards Broken Hill.

Want to make that epic journey to the outback town of Broken Hill? With a rich mining history, epic desert landscapes of red dust, eclectic art scene, the famed filming location of Mad Max 2 is perfect for a road trip.

And while you might not have a spruced-up Ford Falcon to tear up the tarmac with, a caravan is most likely more comfortable for getting there. Once you arrive, here are Broken Hill’s best caravan sites to pull up for the night.

(Not sure what to do once you get there? We’ve also lined up a guide on the best things to do in Broken Hill.)

Broken Hill Outback Resort

Broken Hill Outback Resort
The resort has 80 powered and 20 unpowered sites to choose from.

Overlooking the rugged Barrier Ranges, this family and dog-friendly park and resort has spots for caravanning and camping, with 80 powered and 20 unpowered sites to choose from. If you want a touch more comfort, there are also 24 cabins available.

While facilities here include an undercover camp kitchen (as well as an amenities block, laundry and dump point), you can also opt for dinner at the heritage-listed Mt Gipps Hotel on site.

Built in the 1860s, today the hotel serves up delectable pizzas all day, as well as pub grub favourites for lunches and dinners. The resort is a 15-minute drive from town.

Address: Barrier Highway, Broken Hill

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Penrose Park Silverton

Camping at the edge of a dusty, dry Umberumberka Creek, you will probably need to pinch yourself at this true Australian experience. Penrose Park Silverton can be found at the edge of the Mundi Mundi Plain, close to where the Mundi Mundi Bash happens each year. It is a quiet spot to enjoy the outback in peace, while still being a short walk from the town of Silverton, 20 minutes from Broken Hill.

Facilities include a shaded kids’ playground, a camp kitchen with barbeques, hot showers and laundry, as well as powered and unpowered sites, and ensuite cabins and cottages.

Address: Penrose Park Road, Silverton

Broken Hill Racecourse Campground

Basic and affordable, the Broken Hill Racecourse Campground is particularly popular come festival time. But powered and unpowered sites (as well as stabling if you happen to have trotted here on four legs), are also available at other times of the year outside of the Mundi Mundi Bash . Facilities include basic showers and bathrooms, and a grassed area. The campground is five minutes from town and is suitable for larger vehicles.

Address: Broken Hill Regional Events Centre, Racecourse Road, Broken Hill

Starview Campsite

Starview Campsite in Broken Hill
Starview is just 12 kilometres out of town. (Image: Broken Hill City Council)

Another very affordable site, the Starview Campsite costs just $10 per adult (which doesn’t include the $6 entry fee to the park itself) and offers you the priceless chance to sleep in the Living Desert State Park, home to the famous sandstone sculptures.

The cheap-as-chips campsite is 12 kilometres out of Broken Hill. Facilities include a woodchipped area for tents, 15 unpowered van sites, toilets and showers, as well as barbeques and picnic areas.

Come nightfall, settle back on the site’s ‘star-view seats’, or in your swag, to watch the night sky above.

Address: Nine Mile Road, Broken Hill

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Outback View Holiday Park

The Outback View Holiday Park (previously known as the Lake View Caravan Park) is a town-based campground for those who don’t want to stray too far from the action. Now under new ownership, this doggo-friendly accommodation is currently undergoing a bit of a facelift.

In the meantime, they are still offering cabin accommodation, as well as powered and unpowered sites for campers and caravanners alike. Facilities include a camp kitchen, laundry and pool.

Address: 1 Mann Street, Broken Hill

Broken Hill Tourist Park

The Broken Hill Tourist Park is a cosy, friendly option close to the centre of town. As well as sweet touches like a ‘cheese and biccies’ meet up for guests to meet other travellers, the park has some enviable hot and powerful showers. Facilities at the tourist park include an outdoor pool, barbecues, free internet, cabins, ensuite-powered sites and powered sites suitable for caravans. The Broken Hill Tourist Park is dog-friendly.

Address: 142 Rakow St, Broken Hill

While you’re in Broken Hill, be sure to check out the best restaurants and cafes around town.

Kate Bettes
Kate Bettes is a freelance travel writer. Whether having a picnic in Vietnamese jungle with new friends, or partying in the back of a limousine in Hollywood, Kate’s experiences have left her with the sneaking suspicion that the best travel memories happen when you least expect. It’s this feeling - and how to get it - that she loves to write about.
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Your guide to what’s new and exciting this summer on the Central Coast

    Kassia Byrnes Kassia Byrnes
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    From serene natural beauty to vibrant nightlife, with plenty of arts and culture in between, the NSW Central Coast has been enjoying a serious glow up.

    Just one hour from Sydney, the Central Coast has long been the perfect seaside getaway. And with its ECO Destination certification with a focus on sustainability, it’s a trip travellers can feel good about, too. Recently, new and exciting openings have turned the Central Coast into a place where incredible natural beauty is still on the table, but so is a vibrant and sophisticated arts, dining and nightlife scene.

    Find out what’s new to discover on the Central Coast.

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    Landmark lifestyle hotel voco Gosford is the perfect home base for a Central Coast getaway. At this IHG hotel overlooking sparkling Brisbane Water, guests can spend sunny days soaking in the rooftop pool (or just sipping a cocktail beside it). When it comes to meals, you can enjoy multiple venues serving up everything from modern Australian fare to fine-dining Japanese.

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    For something completely different, Firescreek Botanical Winery is now offering an Aboriginal Storytelling and Wine Tasting Experience. Learn about local cultures, stories and traditions from an Aboriginal Elder, then enjoy a botanical-inspired wine tasting led by a local winemaking expert.

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    Sleep in the hinterland at Noonaweena.

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    Start planning your coastal getaway at lovecentralcoast.com .