Discover Darwin - Top 7 Caravan Parks

Darwin is a great place to base yourself for your Australian Outback adventure. With an abundance of wildlife parks, Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks, Darwin harbour, Mindil Beach markets and world class fishing, you will need plenty of time to enjoy the Top End. Campervan hire is one of the best choices combining accommodation and transport, mainly for the freedom and flexibility you have every day. Below are some of the best caravan parks available in Darwin to assist in planning your holiday.

1. BIG4 Howard Springs: 170 Whitewood Rd, Howard Springs

Situated only 23km from Darwin's CBD, this has to be one of the best family-orientated parks in Darwin. During May to September there is additional nightly entertainment at the park. Powered sites with ensuites are available. These ensuite sites have a shower, toilet and hand basin and can accommodate vehicles up to 6m long. Powered sites without ensuites can take vehicles up to 12m long.

• Close to Shopping Precinct
• Close to Tourist Attractions
• Internet Kiosk
• Pools
• Security Boom Gate
• Spa
• Water/ Splash Park
• Laundries with Washing Machines & Dryers
• Lending Library
• Camp Kitchen
• Clothes line
• Convenience Store/Kiosk
• Disabled Bathroom

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2. Oasis Tourist Park: Morgan Road, Howard Springs

The Oasis Tourist Park is a friendly, family-owned caravan park situated only 20min from Darwin. There is a selection of shady, powered sites available. Most sites have large cement slabs for an annexe.

• 2 Amenities blocks
• Camp Kitchen
• Eftpos, Visa, Bankcard, Mastercard Facilities
• Internet Access
• 4 FREE Gas BBQ Facilities
• Cots Available
• Gas & Ice
• Iron (free)
• Laundry with washing machines, clotheslines & dryers
• Shop stocked with basics requirements
• Tour Bookings Available
• Public Telephone
• Outdoor Swimming Pool

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3. Hidden Valley Tourist Park: 25 Hidden Valley Road, Berrimah

Surrounded by gorgeous gardens and only ten minutes south from the city centre, the Hidden Valley Tourist Park is the ideal base for your outback adventure. The park is situated just 10min drive south of the Darwin CBD; here you will find this tropical oasis, surrounded by giant shady trees and landscaped gardens. This holiday park is nestled in a quiet street off the Stuart Highway so you can enjoy a campervan holiday in Australia's Top End.

• BBQ facilities
• Café & Kiosk
• Pool
• Camp Kitchen
• Internet Kiosk
• Tour Desk
• Guest amenities building
• Guest laundries with washing machines and dryers
• Cot hire
• Dump point
• Off street parking
• Security entrance gates
• Credit card and EFTPOS payments

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4. Coolalinga Caravan Park: Stuart Highway, Coolalinga

Coolalinga is conveniently located on the Stuart Highway 26km south of Darwin's CBD and is just a short drive from Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park. The park is also a short walk to Coolalinga Village which features a full sized Woolworth's supermarket, post office and a number of speciality shops including a chemist, hairdresser, café and vet.

• Fully serviced sites for campervans
• Ensuite sites
• Salt water swimming pool
• Large, powered grass sites
• Two amenities blocks (one amenities block has a baby change bench)
• Large laundry with coin operated washing machines and dryers, washing tubs, folding area, iron and ironing board
• 2 large camp kitchens with fridges, toasters, microwaves, electric jugs and gas BBQ. Both have large eating area with fans
• 4 free BBQ's, gas bottle refill
• Pets are allowed with prior approval from the Park Manager
• Large fenced dog exercise area

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5. Darwin Boomerang Motel Caravan Park: 30 Virginia Rd, Virginia

The park is located 24min drive south from the Darwin's CBD. There is a salt water swimming pool, children's playground, restaurant and very easy access to plenty of attractions and shopping centres. If you are looking for flexibility and proximity, this park is for you.

• Two toilet blocks
• Mixed business and fuel with takeaway food
• Laundry facilities with ample clothes lines