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 Gulung Mardrulk, NT 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 Kambolgie Campground
Gunlom-Nimbat Rd, Kakadu NP, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Mardugal Camp 2
Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Jim Jim Billabong
2 Ratings
Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Harriet Creek Rest Area
1 Rating
Kakadu Hwy, Burrundie, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Garnamarr (Jim Jim Falls)
1 Rating
Jim Jim Falls Rd (off Kakadu Hwy), Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Mary River Roadhouse
2 Ratings
5816 Kakadu Hwy, Burrundie, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#4 Maguk Campground
2 Ratings
Kakadu NP, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Gunlom Campground
4 Ratings
Gunlom (Waterfall Creek), Gulung Mardrulk, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Alligator Billabong
1 Rating
Old Jim Rd, Kakadu, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Koolpin Gorge
2 Ratings
Kakadu NP, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires