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)
2 Ratings
NW Coastal Hwy, Minilya, Western Australia
1 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
2 Ratings
Burkett Rd, Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia
1 hour 29 minutes (105.3 km) drive from Ningaloo Reef
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ 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
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#7 Warroora Station
8 Ratings
Lyndon (Ningaloo), Western Australia
1 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
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Warroora Station - Elles Beach
2 Ratings
Unnamed Road, Lyndon, Western Australia
1 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
1 Rating
Ningaloo (near Coral Bay), Western Australia
1 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
15 Ratings
Burkett Rd, Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia
1 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
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#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
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 9 Mile Camp
6 Ratings
Cardabia-Ningaloo Road, Lyndon, Western Australia
45 minutes (24.9 km) drive from Ningaloo Reef
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G