Campsites (Unpowered)

About:

Get off the grid and go camping in the Karijini National Park, Western Australia. Enjoy adventure-filled days of incredible sights - breathtaking lookouts, deep gorges, red cliffs, towering waterfalls and emerald green waterholes - while bushwalking, hiking, wild swimming and 4x4 driving on unsealed roads. Encounter wildlife, beautiful bushland and wildflowers (in season, typically June to September). At night, watch a glorious Pilbara sunset and the sky fill with a blanket of stars. Time your visit with low moonlight to see the Milky Way. Access the Karijini NP's walks or guided adventure tours and experience a taste of genuine mateship and friendly hospitality in outback Western Australia.

Karijini Eco Retreat's Campsites are suitable for tents, campervans and caravans. Maximum occupancy is 1 vehicle (plus tent, trailer or caravan) and up to 6 people per site. All vehicles must be parked on a designated site. To keep our eco status, the sites are unpowered.

* Children up to 12 years of age stay free with a minimum of 1 adult on campsites. * For children aged 13 and above please class as adults in your booking details to ensure your booking is processed correctly. * One site is required for each vehicle.

Camping Features:
 

• 64 unpowered campsites (but generators are welcome to be used in the camping loops between 2pm - 4pm daily)
• Shared bathroom facilities - flushing toilets and solar hot water showers
• Kiosk selling cold drinks, creamy ice creams, confectionery, takeaway tea and coffee, ice, as well as a range of unique Karijini souvenirs
• On-site restaurant and bar including takeaway options
• Use of the undercover bush kitchens (gas BBQ, sink, preparation area and seating) for those looking to self-cater

Please bring your own cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.

Solar hot water temperature is supplied by the sun and can be affected by weather conditions, so we are unable to guarantee hot showers.

Eco-Friendly Features:
 

• Accreditation
  Karijini Eco Retreat holds Advanced Ecotourism Certification from Ecotourism Australia.
   
• Solar Power
  The Retreat runs on solar power to produce electricity and hot water, and utilises backup generators when required. Power is limited to conserve energy. Our hybrid system saves approximately 200 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
   
• Water
  Water is a precious resource in our remote location that needs to be conserved so we ask that guests please use sparingly. We source our water from rainwater and onsite bores and monitor the Retreat's water usage daily. The camp loops do not have water connections or grey water disposal options. The water from our taps is drinkable, bottled water is also available for purchase at the kiosk.
   
• Wastewater
  We have our own environmentally friendly wastewater plant, that enables us to process wastewater through a series of natural processes and use the grey water to rejuvenate our native bushland. The system is occupied by frogs which means it is working as it should. If you find a frog in your toilet, you can safely flush it back down.
   
• Eco Cleaning Products
  We use environmentally friendly, non toxic cleaning products and all chemicals are registered, stored and disposed of according to strict DBCA requirements.
   
• Rubbish
  Due to the vast size of the Karijini National Park, there are no bins and no rubbish removal service at the Retreat or in the Park. Please take your rubbish with you on departure and dispose of responsibly. Leave nothing but your footprints! We also take our own rubbish out of the Park, use sustainable and recycled materials, have removed plastics where possible, and have a commitment to the DBCA to limit the waste the Retreat produces.
   
• Minimal Impact
  Please protect the plants and wildlife, do not walk or drive on the spinifex or pick flowers. Look out for snakes and please keep our dingoes wild, so do not feed them. Insects and spiders are a natural part of our environment.

**We kindly request that all campsite reservations are made online through our booking system above. Select your arrival and departure dates, number of adults, number of children and number of sites required.**