The Best Broken Hill Caravan Parks | Australian Traveller

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, and an eclectic art scene, the famed filming location of Mad Max 2 is perfect for a road trip, with no shortage of things to do.

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.

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If you’ve never done the Outback, it’s time to fully commit and spend a few nights of remote sleeping out at Eldee Station. Sure, it might take you an hour or two to get to the eco-credentialled sheep and cattle farm from town, but the rewards? The Mundi Mundi Plains stretching before your tent or camper, and the Milky Way as you’ve never seen it before.

Broken Hill Outback Resort

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, as well as pub grub. The resort is 15 kilometres from town.

Address: Barrier Highway, Broken Hill

Eldee Station

An eco-credentialled sheep and cattle station 60 kilometres from Broken Hill, Eldee Station is an award-winning farm stay set on the vast Mundi Mundi Plains. This is outback accommodation at its most intense, unforgettable for travellers keen to see the Milky Way blaze overhead. Choose between guest suites or the campground, then head out on a 4WD adventure across the plains.

Address: 2886 Wilangee Rd, Silverton NSW 2880, Australia

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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 at this pet-friendly spot include a kids’ playground, barbeques, showers and laundry, dump point, 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 limited showers and bathrooms, and a grassed area. The campground is on the outskirts of town and is suitable for larger vehicles.

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

Starview Campsite

Another very affordable site, the Starview Campsite costs just $25 per site (not including the $7 entry fee to the park itself or additional campers) 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 wood-chipped 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 campground at the fringe of town for those who don’t want to stray too far from the action. This doggo-friendly stay has cabin accommodation, as well as powered and unpowered sites for campers and caravanners alike. Facilities include barbecues, 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 enviably hot showers. Facilities at the tourist park include an outdoor pool, barbecues, free internet, cabins, and ensuite-powered sites suitable for caravans. The Broken Hill Tourist Park is dog-friendly.

Address: 142 Rakow St, Broken Hill

Bate Bay’s sweep of beaches has been crowned Australia’s best for 2026, placing Sutherland Shire in the spotlight as a top coastal destination just south of Sydney’s CBD.

The beaches fringing Bate Bay – Cronulla, North Cronulla, Wanda, Elouera and Greenhills – have topped Tourism Australia’s 2026 list of best Australian beaches (as curated by Beach Ambassador Brad Farmer). For locals, it’s less revelation, more recognition.

The mood shifts from the moment you step off the T4 train service from Central to Cronulla and catch a glimpse of the ocean. At dawn, the Esplanade is already buzzing with regulars, and by mid-morning, parents have staked out a toasty spot on Cronulla Beach where excited toddlers clamber over rocks, and the Jellybean swim squad at Oak Park have donned their bright pink caps while singing Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’.

By the afternoon, towels are being collected from across the sand as visitors wander back to Cronulla in loose formation.

North Cronulla beach — Dive into the world’s best beaches.

That’s the thing about Bate Bay beaches. This isn’t a story about a single beach. This long, uninterrupted sweep of sand and sea, where you can walk for kilometres without breaking stride, is not just enjoyed over summer; it’s a year-round destination. Here, Cronulla’s buzz gives way to Wanda’s wild edges, before stretching out to the quieter reaches of Greenhills.

But while Bate Bay’s beaches may have taken top honours in the 2026 Best Australian Beaches list, they’re only part of the drawcard. Sutherland Shire stacks up as a full-spectrum coastal escape, where good food, national park adventures and on-the-water experiences sit within easy reach of the shoreline. Whether you’re planning a long weekend or stretching out a stay, here’s how to make the most of Cronulla beyond the sand, sea and surf.

Beyond the beaches

Dining

The Sutherland Shire dining scene delivers from early morning to late at night with a mix of vibrant cafes, bars and pubs. Start your day at Grind Espresso, where the coffee comes strong and fast. From there, drift towards HAM for pastries, best eaten buttery warm.

By midday, locals linger across sun-lit tables. Loaf and Next Door appeal to the surfers who come in for snacks after chasing waves. Blackwood’s Pantry and The Press are also popular for breakfast and lunch, while Pilgrim’s continues to hold a special place in the hearts of vegans.

Newer arrivals signal where Cronulla is heading: Homer Rogue Taverna is being hailed as one of the best restaurants in Cronulla, with the confidence that comes from understanding what locals want. Ask a local to reveal their favourite restaurant for a special occasion, and it’ll likely be Pino’s Vino e Cucina al Mare, Yalla Sawa or Alphabet Street. Summer Salt, Sealevel, Benny’s, Bobbys and Pippis are a few of the best waterfront restaurants in the Shire.

Finally, when most places are winding down, Duke’s Providore shifts gears to become Duke’s After Hours – a low-lit romantic spot perfect for a date night. Parc Pavilion, Northies Cronulla and bars The Blind Bear, Las Chicas and Low & Lofty’s are also part of Cronulla’s identity.

Visit Bundeena

Bundeena Ferry Wharf — Catch a ferry to Bundeena.

A short ferry ride from Cronulla, Bundeena offers a counterpoint to Cronulla’s mighty surf beaches. If Cronulla is the Shire’s social heart, Bundeena – or Bundenesia, as it’s affectionately known – is the place to go to exhale and unwind.

Hop on the ferry from Cronulla, and within 30 minutes, you’ll be inhaling the eucalyptus-scented air. Check the creative pulse of the local community by timing your visit with the Bundeena Maianbar Art Trail on the first Sunday of every month.

One of the best things to do in Bundeena is paddle into Cabbage Tree Basin with Bundeena Kayaks. Follow the five-kilometre Jibbon Beach Loop Track that leads past quiet coves to ancient Indigenous rock art, or simply find a stretch of pearl-white sand to relax on.

Pristine walking trails

Royal National Park Cape Baily Walking Track — Cool off with a coastal stroll.

Beyond the coastline, Sutherland Shire offers myriad ways to shift gears. Royal National Park – the oldest national park in Australia – sits just minutes from the surf. Clifftop walks trace the edge of the continent, the rugged bushland is threaded with creeks and hidden waterfalls, and a network of tracks rewards those willing to go a little further.

Take the Coast Track, where the land drops cleanly into the ocean over sheer cliffs that have been stacked together like giant Jenga. Or veer inland, where pockets of forest cool the air and filter the light. It’s a reminder of how close nature sits to the bustle of suburbs in the Sutherland Shire.

Enjoy whale watching

humpback whale sighting noosa experiences — Spot whales from May to October. (Credit: The Edit Suite)

Twist your binoculars until the ocean is in focus, stretched like a creased blue sheet all around. Come May, the East Coast becomes the humpback highway. Thousands of whales migrate along this stretch of coastline each year, their movements tracked by keen eyes from vantage points like the Cape Solander platform in Kamay Botany Bay National Park, one of the best places for whale watching in Australia. There’s something quietly thrilling about seeing that first telltale spout or the arc of a breaching body against the vastness of the sea. From June to October, whale-watching cruises depart from Cronulla, offering a closer look at the migration.

Awards come and go. But places like Cronulla endure because they belong as much to the visitors as they do the early-morning swimmers, walkers and surfers.

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The best caravan parks in Broken Hill to call home