Way out on Australia’s west coast lies the beautiful city of Perth, where it sits like a sparkling jewel on the Indian Ocean shore, surrounded by some of the island continent’s most spectacular scenery and wild reaches! Considering the wealth of natural wonders around Perth, it’s no surprise that ute camping is one of the most popular pastimes among the local population, and visitors come from all across Australia to join in, too!
If this sounds like fun to you, we highly recommend you install a customizable, built for camping ute canopy in Perth to carry all of your supplies and equipment in safely and securely! You won’t even need to bring along a tent any more because you can sleep comfortably under your ute canopy, safe from the elements and up off the ground away from bugs, snakes, and all those other nocturnal creepy crawlies!
Now that your ute is kitted out for camping, let’s take a look at some of the great destinations you can explore in the Perth area!
Clackline, Perth– As you travel along the Great Eastern Highway you will come across one of the region’s most beautiful campsites that you can savour nature and relax in! The native forest the campsite is nestled in has excellent walking trails just waiting for you to explore them so you can experience the natural beauty and breathe the fresh woodland air! There are usually plenty of spaces available along with fire pits, picnic tables, and conveniently located toilet facilities. It’s dog-friendly too, so bring old Luna along!
Katrine, Perth – This fisherman’s paradise lies along the banks of the Avon River about an hour’s drive from Perth. You can cast your line, or enjoy swimming and kayaking in the cool, gently flowing waters. The river isn’t the only attraction the campsite offers, the native woodlands surrounding it give visitors excellent opportunities to spot native flora and fauna, and the birdwatching is among Australia’s best! The sites have firepits, and there are toilets available.
Blythewood, Perth -The Blythewood South Rest Area offers free camping that is ute accessible and very convenient. Although the road is nearby you will forget it’s there as you enjoy the quiet walking trails, and relaxing riverside. There are also wide open green spaces for a game of cricket or some boomerang throwing. This one has all the amenities within easy reach, toilets, rubbish bins, and picnic tables, plus it’s dog-friendly, so Luna can join you on your nature walk!
York, Perth – Just an 80-minute drive from Perth, this campsite offers some of the best facilities around! the sheltered picnic areas are perfect for that occasional rainy day, and they even have electric BBQ facilities so cooking up supper is a breeze! The kids will love the skate park, and there is plenty of nature to soak up, too, with splendid views across the Avon River, and a walking trail with a swinging bridge! Don’t miss this one!
This only scratches the surface of all the wonderful ute camping adventures the Perth area offers, so our recommendation is to load up that ute tray and go explore for yourself!