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 Uluru/Ayers Rock, 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.
#6 Morris Pass Lookout
4 Ratings
Larapinta Dr, Mereenie, Northern Territory
3 hours 42 minutes (351 km) drive from Uluru/Ayers Rock
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Kings Creek Station
2 Ratings
Luritja Rd, Petermann, Northern Territory
2 hours 59 minutes (284 km) drive from Uluru/Ayers Rock
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#4 Jessicas Overnighter
Luritja Road, Petermann, Northern Territory2 hours 25 minutes (223.3 km) drive from Uluru/Ayers Rock
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Curtin Springs Wayside Inn - Campground
16 Ratings
Lasseter Hwy, Petermann, Northern Territory
1 hour 18 minutes (104.3 km) drive from Uluru/Ayers Rock
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Pub
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#2 Sandy Way Rest Area
1 Rating
Lasseter Hwy, Petermann, Northern Territory
45 minutes (48.1 km) drive from Uluru/Ayers Rock
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Ayers Rock Camping Resort
21 Ratings
Yulara Drive, Yulara, Northern Territory, 0872, AU
27 minutes (22.2 km) drive from Uluru/Ayers Rock
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G