winter camping south australia

Winter camping in South Australia is brisk, beautiful, and a superb excuse for an indecent amount of hot chocolate.

Head for Deep Creek, Innes, or Mount Remarkable for coastal drama, or push into the Flinders Ranges for big skies and colder nights—expect lows near 0–5°C inland and 6–12°C by the coast.

Pack a 4-season tent, a sleeping bag rated to -5°C, a thick insulating mat, and layered thermals and waterproofs; toss in a beanie unless your ears enjoy frostbite.

Fires are allowed only in designated pits and subject to park rules—book sites via National Parks SA and bring your own wood.

After rain, unsealed roads and 4WD tracks can get slippery, so check conditions, watch for closures, and don’t drive into floodways just because your ego says you’re invincible.

For gear bargains before you go, browse Tradingpost; for frostbite prevention, make a cuppa and enjoy the stars.