They say life is better around the campfire. And we could not agree more.
Over the years due to increase fire risk it's become a challenge to find great campsites that allow you to have a fire by your tent.
Please be a responsible Aircamper and brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Bushwalking NSW has a great article that'll give you the rundown on how to light a fire responsibly.
Below we've collected some hidden gems near Ningaloo Reef, WA that still allow you to sit back, toast your feet and incinerate some marshmallows while telling stories about camping when you were a kid.
#10 Lyndon River Rest Area (East)
NW Coastal Hwy, Minilya, Western Australia1 hour 36 minutes (132.4 km) drive from Ningaloo Reef
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Giralia Station Stay
Burkett Rd, Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia1 hour 29 minutes (105.3 km) drive from Ningaloo Reef
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ 4WD beach driving
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Minilya River Rest Area
NW Coastal Hwy, Minilya, Western Australia1 hour 16 minutes (98.8 km) drive from Ningaloo Reef
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Warroora Station
Lyndon (Ningaloo), Western Australia1 hour 23 minutes (88.1 km) drive from Ningaloo Reef
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ 4WD only
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Warroora Station - Elles Beach
Unnamed Road, Lyndon, Western Australia1 hour 21 minutes (86.7 km) drive from Ningaloo Reef
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Ningaloo Homestead
Ningaloo (near Coral Bay), Western Australia1 hour 33 minutes (80.2 km) drive from Ningaloo Reef
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Bullara Station Stay
Burkett Rd, Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia1 hour 2 minutes (70.2 km) drive from Ningaloo Reef
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Short walk to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Lyndon River Rest Area (West)
Minilya-Exmouth Rd, Lyndon, Western Australia53 minutes (65.8 km) drive from Ningaloo Reef
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Warroora Station - Sandy Point
Mauds Landng-Warroora Rd, Lyndon, Western Australia37 minutes (33.3 km) drive from Ningaloo Reef
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- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 9 Mile Camp
Cardabia-Ningaloo Road, Lyndon, Western Australia45 minutes (24.9 km) drive from Ningaloo Reef
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires