While our team at JAWA are firm believers in getting away from your phone when you’re travelling, there are times when technology comes in handy. For anyone with a smartphone, tablet or computer, apps are a convenient modern-day camping companion. While some apps are essential for safety and communication, others are purely for entertainment and to enhance your travels – whether you are caravanning, camping or road tripping around Australia. Check out our list of the top apps to find campgrounds in Australia.
WikiCamps
Cost: $7.99
Wikicamps is the ultimate camping companion for your smartphone, tablet and computer. It is Australia’s largest database of campgrounds, caravan parks, backpacker hostels, points of interest, dump stations, visitor information centres, water taps, toilets, showers and more. A robust amount of search filters aids users on their trip to campsites, letting you find specific necessities. The option to download and access maps without an internet connection is a big plus. You can even use the app to plan your next campervan adventure using the WikiCampers Trip Planner. Create unlimited trips, add multiple locations, notes and custom map pins.
CamperMate
Cost: Free
CamperMate is a free app which rivals WikiCamps and helps you find everything you need while road tripping Australia and New Zealand. With CamperMate you can find points of interest, campgrounds and accommodation, petrol stations, ATMs, WiFi, supermarkets, restaurants, dump points, showers and more. The offline maps function means that you don’t need to have mobile reception to use the app. Something that sets CamperMate apart from other similar apps is having the ability to make bookings with accommodation and tour providers through the app.
Camps Australia Wide
Cost: Free
Camps Australia Wide features free and budget campsites, caravan parks, dump points and tourist information centres. Impressively, fuel prices are updated every 20 minutes and you can see where to top up or replace gas bottles. You can also opt to display petrol stations as you travel, create trips and record favourite sites. The free app allows you to access camping news, site photos and reviews.
Aircamp
Cost: Free
With Aircamp, you can access over 8000 campsites and caravan parks Australia-wide. Find the perfect campsite and contact them for availability. Browse photos, upload your own, save campsites and review your favourite destinations. Aircamp data is constantly being refined by the Aircamp community with improved accuracy by the day.
Travellers Autobarn
Cost: Free
For those combining camping with road tripping, downloading Travellers Autobarn is a must. With this free app, you’ll be able to locate free campgrounds across Australia. The app functions as a map with hundreds of pinpointed campgrounds and descriptions about each. Travellers Autobarn will even tell you which campgrounds are pet friendly.
Planning a caravan adventure? Start exploring with JAWA
Are you planning a camper holiday? Why not start your trip with an award-winning JAWA off road camper, home to the best hybrid caravans and campers in Australia. Contact the team at JAWA Off Road Campers by calling 1300 JAWA 00. You can also check out our range in our showrooms and chat to our JAWA team in person. Our Sydney showroom is at 41 Argyle Street, South Windsor. Our Queensland headquarters and showroom are located at 39 Lear Jet Drive, Caboolture. You can also stop by our Facebook page and share your off-road adventures. Read our JAWA testimonials here and check out our frequently answered questions. Until next time, happy camping!
