Bungarra is a small, remote campground located approximately 600 metres from a designated shore-based fishing zone within Ningaloo Marine Park. With just five compacted gravel campsites, this low-impact site offers a quiet stay close to the coast for those with their own gear and a sense of adventure.
Bungarra Campground is a small inland campground set slightly back from the shoreline, offering a quieter and more sheltered stay than the beachfront sites. With only a handful of camps and a short walk to the water, it suits travellers who want proximity to the coast without being directly exposed to wind and salt.
Overview
- Bookings are required and must be made online
- Each booking is for one campsite only
- Sites are unpowered and reverse-in only
- Five gravel-surface campsites are available
- Bookings can be made up to 180 days in advance, including same-day if availability and internet access allow
- Group bookings must be made individually – only one group per site
- Stays are limited to:
- 14 nights if overlapping WA school holidays
- 28 nights at other times
Facilities
- A single no-flush pit toilet is provided
- No other facilities are available
- Drinking water is not supplied
- Rubbish bins are not provided – carry all waste out
- Milyering Visitor Centre (open 9am–3:45pm daily except Christmas) is located en route and may offer self-service booking if sites are still available
Campground Rules
- Campfires are not permitted at any time
- Pets and domestic animals are not allowed
- Generator use is not allowed
- Toilet waste from portable units must be taken out of the park – do not use campground toilet for disposal
- Quiet hours are expected at all times due to the small and remote nature of the campground
Fees
- A per-person camping fee applies
- A separate vehicle entry fee applies (trailers and caravans excluded)
- All payments must be made by Mastercard or VISA at the time of booking
- No booking fee is charged, but cancellations or date changes may attract fees
- Peak period conditions apply for high-demand dates
Access and Location
- Located 79 km from Exmouth via Murat Road and Yardie Creek Road
- Accessible by 2WD in dry conditions, though weather may affect road quality
- Check Main Roads WA for route planning and conditions
Safety and Preparation
- No water, power or supplies available on site
- Campers must bring everything they need including water, food, fuel, medications, and emergency gear
- Conditions can be extremely hot (December to April)
- Cyclone risk from November to April
- Storms are common from May to October
- Emergency response services are limited due to the remote location
- For emergency alerts, visit Emergency WA
Why Stay at Bungarra?
- A peaceful, back-to-nature camping experience near Ningaloo Reef
- One of the few sites with shore-based fishing access
- Ideal for self-sufficient campers seeking solitude and quiet coastal views
What Visitors Say About Bungarra Campground
Visitors often describe Bungarra as a more low-key alternative to the beachfront campgrounds. It’s not right on the water, but still close enough to feel connected to the coast, with views across the sea and about a 10-to-15-minute walk to reach the beach.
The campground itself is small, with only a few sites available. That limited capacity means it tends to feel quiet and uncrowded compared to larger areas in the park.
Facilities are simple and consistent with the rest of Cape Range National Park – basic bush toilets and little else. Campers generally arrive self-sufficient and treat it as a base rather than a serviced campground.
Overall, reviews suggest Bungarra suits campers who:
- prefer a sheltered campsite rather than direct beachfront exposure
- don’t mind walking to reach the water
- want a quieter stay away from busier coastal camps
- are travelling self-contained with minimal reliance on facilities
It’s less about immediate beach access and more about a calm place to camp while still staying close to the Ningaloo coastline.
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