The best caravan parks in the New England region

Exploring the region by van or looking to book an affordable family vacay? The New England Region is teeming with wonderful caravan parks and Showgrounds that are welcoming, affordable and safe for solo travellers, couples and families while on the road. Stay the night in one of the luxury cabins available in Armidale, Glen Innes, Deepwater or Tenterfield, or sleep under the stars in one of the powered or unpowered van or tent sites. Here, you’ll find 15 of our favourite campsites and caravan parks along the New England Highway, starting from Walcha and ending in Tenterfield.

1. Armidale Tourist Village, Armidale

At the top of the list for one of the best caravan parks in Armidale is the Armidale Tourist Village. Offering cabin accommodation including pet-friendly and accessible options, as well as camping and caravan sites, this caravan park has it all. With every cabin featuring an ensuite, linen for registered guests, reverse-cycle air conditioning, flat-screen TV and shampoo and conditioner, the Armidale Tourist Village has all your creature comforts inside one cosy building. Prefer to cook your own meals rather than dine out? Then you’ll love the cabin’s kitchenettes – complete with a stovetop, microwave, kettle and toaster, tea and coffee, bar fridge and all the pots and pans you’ll need to create a nourishing meal. Got your own accommodation? Make use of the camp kitchen, undercover BBQ and the three amenities blocks, ensuring you get a hot meal and shower even when the park is packed. And if communal bathrooms aren’t your thing, don’t fret – there are powered sites with private ensuites with your name on them. Now, something for the kids – with a swimming pool, playground, tennis court and small gym onsite, the Armidale Tourist Village has a home away from home feel, making it an affordable and fun holiday destination for the family.

39 Grafton Road | Armidale NSW 2350 | (02) 6772 6470 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

2. BIG4 Highlander Van Village, Armidale

This charming, pet-friendly caravan park in Armidale is a great spot to stay while visiting the region. Decked out with a swimming pool, recreation room, onsite laundry facilities, free wi-fi, camp kitchen and barbeque area, the BIG4 Highlander Van Village is a family-friendly caravan park that offers a comfortable place to stay while exploring the New England countryside. Boasting cottages, cabins and caravan and camping sites, you’ll be spoiled for choice with options to suit every budget. Have a big family? Book Ali’s Cottage – the four-bedroom, two-bathroom accommodation that sleeps seven. It even has its own patio! Travelling solo or in a pair? Be sure to check out the budget or deluxe cabins, both complete with cooking facilities, reverse-cycle air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

76 Glen Innes Road | Armidale NSW 2350 | (02) 6772 4768 | Website

3. Armidale Showground, Armidale

Offering large powered and unpowered camping and caravan sites, the Armidale Showground is a budget-friendly campground with rates coming in at just $30 and $25 a night. With easy access to amenities and lots of space to spread out, this campsite is located in prime position just a few blocks from the centre of town. Have four-legged friends? As well as being pet-friendly, the Showground has stables and yards for overnight hire for those with horses. Giddy up!

5 Dumaresq Street | Armidale NSW 2350 | 0400 639 630 | Website | Facebook 

4. Queen Street Caravan Park, Uralla

Exploring the Highlands and searching for the perfect place to rest for a night, weekend, or even a week? The Queen Street Caravan Park in Uralla might be just what you’re searching for. Complete with drive-through powered and unpowered camp and caravan sites, a camp kitchen, amenities block, barbeque, and fire-pit (and all just a short stroll from Alma Park and the cafes, bookstores, boutiques and restaurants that line the streets of Uralla), this caravan park boasts a comfortable stay in a great location at an affordable price – what’s not to love?

17 Queen Street | Uralla NSW 2358 | 0438 567 728 | Website

5. Country Road Caravan Park, Uralla

Offering a range of budget-friendly and affordable accommodation options for solo travellers, families and couples, the Country Road Caravan Park in Uralla is a wonderful location for both short and long-term stays. With tent sites and drive-through areas for caravans and motorhomes (including sites with their private ensuites), as well as cabins and holiday units, this caravan park offers its guests a lovely place to stay while exploring the beautiful High Country.

170 Bridge Street, New England Highway | Uralla NSW 2358 | 0422 385 908 | Website | Facebook 

6. Uralla Showground, Uralla

Offering 18 tent and caravan sites complete with power and water, the Uralla Showground is another great caravan park between Armidale and Glen Innes. This pet-friendly campsite boasts hot showers, clean amenities and wide open spaces for getting your steps in with your four-legged friends in tow (horses included). And with the grocery store, butcher, cafes and boutiques a mere 10-minute stroll away, you’ll be well prepared for a relaxing stay in this charming country town.

King Street | Uralla NSW 2358 | 0434 401 361 | Facebook

7. Walcha Caravan Park, Walcha

Located in the beautiful town of Walcha and surrounded by National Parks, the Walcha Caravan Park is another great spot to pull up for a night while passing through or use as a base while exploring the New England region. Proudly holding one of the only AAA four-star park ratings in NSW, this motorbike-friendly, pet-friendly caravan park offers its guests a range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and styles. With undercover parking and a lock-up garage to store your bike, free wi-fi, deluxe three-bedroom cabins, standard cabins and campsites to boot, the Walcha Caravan Park provides visitors with easy access to some of the region’s most stunning natural landscapes and one of Australia’s best bike routes. Art, coffee and shopping more your style? With the Walcha Open Air Gallery on display 24/7 and a great range of shops and cafes to explore in the town itself, this caravan park deserves a spot on your stay list.

113 Middle Street | Walcha NSW 2354 | (02) 6777 2501 | Website | Facebook

8. Guyra Summit Caravan Park, Guyra

Known as the highest caravan park in Australia, the Guyra Summit Caravan Park is another caravan park located between Armidale and Glen Innes that offers travellers a safe and budget-friendly place to rest. This pet-friendly destination boasts free wi-fi, a gym, a volleyball court and open fire-pits for when it’s time to break out the marshmallows with the fam. And with 40 powered and unpowered caravan sites, four cabins and a three-bedroom cabin to choose from, you can be sure the Guyra Summit Caravan Park offers guests that hard-to-beat, home-away-from-home experience.

245 Falconer Street | South Guyra NSW 2365 | (02) 6779 1241 | Facebook

9. Fossicker Caravan Park, Glen Innes

Located in the Celtic country of Glen Innes, the Fossicker Caravan Park is a multi-award winning establishment that prides itself on providing its guests with a unique experience, right down to the piped-music you’ll hear in the amenities blocks and the on-site fossicking area. Get cosy in the beautiful, self-contained brick villas complete with reverse cycle air-conditioning, modern bathrooms, comfy lounges, fully-equipped kitchens and queen-size beds with linen and towels provided, or sleep under the stars in the powered and unpowered campsites. Travelling with a group or large family? Take advantage of Sapphire or Topaz Cottage, the three and four-bedroom cottages available for holiday letting, long-term stays or as accommodation for wedding guests or workers. Sleeping seven and eight people respectively, these cottages are located in the township of Glen Innes and are separate from the caravan park, providing guests with a warm and homey feel to their holiday or extended vacation.

94/96 Church Street | Glen Innes NSW 2370 | (02) 6732 4246 | Website | Facebook

10. Poplar Caravan Park, Glen Innes

Another caravan park situated in Glen Innes, Poplar Caravan Park is located at the southern end of the New England Highway and only offers drive-through caravan sites. Owned by Brett and Amanda, Poplar is a family-friendly and pet-friendly facility, boasting modern amenities and good old country-style service. Find an onsite cafe and restaurant for takeaway food and coffee, a kiosk, a camp kitchen, an outdoor dining area, communal bathrooms and a barbeque area for your convenience. With simple accommodation done this well, and located so close to some of the region’s most stunning National Parks, what are you waiting for? Book your stay at Poplar Caravan Park today!

15 Church Street | Glen Innes NSW 2370 | (02) 6732 1514 | Facebook

12. Kookaburra Camping and Caravan Park, Deepwater

Searching for a wilderness retreat far from the hustle and bustle of city life? Then you’ll love Kookaburra Camping and Caravan Park, located just out of Deepwater. With 600 acres of bushland to explore, access to mountain bike and walking trails that lead to jaw-dropping mountainscapes, and uninterrupted views of the stars at night, this caravan park might be just the escape you need to rest and rejuvenate. BYO accommodation (caravan, RV or tent), or take residence in the property’s self-contained luxury Eco Cottage, featuring a queen-sized bed, two single beds, a sofa bed, a wood-fired heater and a fully equipped kitchen. Owned by Duncan Mcdonald, Kookaburra Camping and Caravan Park boasts two mountain-bike trails (5.4km and 9km), walking trails and rocky outcrops to explore, a damn and creek for swimming and furry and feathered friends that will happily greet you on arrival.

98 Castlerag Road | Deepwater NSW 2371 | 0429 462 473 | Website | Facebook

13. Craigs Caravan Park, Tenterfield

With views of Mount Mckenzie, Craigs Caravan Park in Tenterfield is another popular caravan park when visiting the New England Region. Featuring both powered and unpowered campsites, sites for long vehicles, basic cabins and cabins with ensuites, this caravan park is a go-to when staying in Tenterfield. Offering affordable rates, laundry facilities, clean amenities and a barbeque and outdoor setting which is available to all guests, Craigs Caravan Park is a safe and tidy place to stay while visiting Tenterfield and exploring the region.

102 Rouse Street | Tenterfield NSW 2372 | (02) 6736 1585 | Website | Facebook

14. Tenterfield Lodge & Caravan Park

Visiting Tenterfield? Then the Tenterfield Lodge & Caravan Park should be high on your list of places to stay (whether you have your own accommodation or not). Featuring powered sites, budget cabins, studio family cabins, two-bedroom cabins, and queen cabins with ensuites, the Tenterfield Lodge & Caravan Park boasts a range of accommodation options to suit all who visit its grounds. With all the cabins featuring luxury linen, fresh towels, eco products, fully-equipped kitchenettes, dining areas, wi-fi and flat-screen TVs, this caravan park injects a sense of luxury and class into your stay, making it an impressive experience you’ll be quick to tell others about. Located within walking distance to the town’s centre with its range of boutiques, stores and cafes, and positioned in a convenient location for those who wish to explore the region’s natural wonders, this caravan park in Tenterfield comes with all the bells and whistles.

2 Manners Street | Tenterfield NSW 2372 | (02) 6736 1477 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

15. Tenterfield Showground, Tenterfield

Looking for simple accommodation while travelling with your tent, caravan or an RV? The Tenterfield Showground might be just the thing. Located along the Tenterfield Creek, this site offers its guests a peaceful and relaxing experience in one of Tenterfield’s historical precincts. With hot showers and water available for $5 each, and a dump point for motorhomes, Tenterfield Showground is affordable, pet-friendly and located within walking distance to the grocery store, cafes, pubs and shops – we’d say that’s a triple win!

62 Miles Street | Tenterfield NSW 2372 | 0499 885 386 

Meg Miller

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