Sleep in camping sites set in hectares of tropical gardens within walking distance of town in caravan parks which offer the most cost-effective way to stay in Airlie Beach.

There’s no more affordable way to stay in Airlie Beach than camping under the stars in some of North Queensland’s best caravan parks, complete with water parks, swimming pools and loads of other family features. Here are the best Airlie Beach camping spots to stay at during your next visit.

NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

At NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park you can pitch your tent amongst five hectares of tropical gardens and grass right beside Airlie Beach’s best-kept secret beach, Cannonvale Beach.

There’s a resort-style pool, splash park, bike hire, BBQs and an onsite cafe, and you’re right next to the Bicentennial Walkway which takes you all the way to town along the Coral Sea.

Purists might prefer unpowered campsites, but those looking for more convenience have the option of electricity.

Address: 234 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale

Pet-friendly: Only permitted on selected sites. Contact the park directly.

Big 4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

There’s no better place for a family to pitch a tent than at Big 4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort. Stay in powered sites across 10 hectares of landscaped, tropical gardens of palms and flowering shrubs set against the backdrop of a national park above, but all on the edge of Airlie Beach.

There are 13 water slides, a 32-metre lagoon-style pool, mini-golf, and two giant jumping pillows and you’ll also be able to access the only animal park in this part of Queensland (with plenty of goats and chickens for the kids).

Address: 25-29 Shute Harbour Road, Jubilee Pocket

Pet-friendly: No

Big 4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort

You’re just a short walk from the main street of Airlie Beach, but you’ll camp on either powered or unpowered grass and slab camping sites cocooned within three hectares of green tropical rainforest, adjacent to national park.

While you’re close to all the amenities of town, you might struggle to leave your bushy oasis with its kids’ playground, inflatable ninja challenge, jumping pillow, go-kart track, solar heated swimming pool and movie nights held out under the stars.

Address: 2955 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach

Pet-friendly: Yes

Tasman Holiday Park Airlie Beach

You won’t believe how quickly you can get to the main street of Airlie Beach and the town’s stunning beaches and beachside parks from Tasman Holiday Airlie Beach.

It’s just a quick walk to everything the town offers (though you won’t have to go further than a few metres for your morning coffee with a coffee van out front each morning).

Opt for a powered site or choose an ensuite site with its own private bathroom. There are BBQs, a kids’ playground, pedal karts and daily bird feeding.

Address: 1 Jubilee Pocket Road, Airlie Beach

Pet-friendly: Yes

Discovery Park Airlie Beach

Situated just below the lush, green national park on the edge of Airlie Beach (Conway National Park) you’ll feel like you’re camping in the middle of the wilderness at Discovery Park Airlie Beach.

Local wildlife like kangaroos, possums, wallabies, brush turkeys, goannas and rainbow lorikeets hang out amongst the tropical rainforest of the park.

Spend time at the swimming pool looking up at the national park – there’s also a toddler pool, outdoor spa baths, kids’ playground and a water park.

Address: 2634 Shute Harbour Road, Jubilee Pocket

Pet-friendly: No

Nomads Airlie Beach

This is camping for the young and young-at-heart right in the beating heart of Airlie Beach. At Nomads Airlie Beach there’s a great bar on-site and you’re only metres from the main street, but you’ll have some peace and privacy amongst five hectares of tropical gardens away from the dorm rooms. There are two resort-style pools and volleyball courts – so if you are looking for a bit of fun, there’s no better spot for a bargain-rate price anywhere in Airlie Beach.

Address: 336-354 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach

Pet-friendly: Yes

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