Camping at Quobba Blowholes:
Nature’s show on the WA coast

If you’re the kind of traveller who reckons a tin of beans, a roaring ocean, and a sky full of stars beats a five-star hotel any day — then mate, the Quobba Blowholes campsite is right up your alley.

The spectacular blowholes of Quobba WA

Set about 75 kays north of Carnarvon, this rugged patch of coastline is as raw and real as it gets. You camp right up on the edge of the Western Australia coast, where the Indian Ocean doesn’t just meet the land — it belts it. Waves hammer the rocks, blowholes shoot spray metres into the air, and the wind’ll knock the hat off your head if you’re not paying attention.

No-frills camping, maximum impact

Gone are the days of flushing dunnies and camp kitchens. These days it’s strictly bring-your-own everything — including a chemical toilet if you plan to stay the night. That’s not a suggestion, it’s the rule. The local council cleaned out the old facilities and now it’s proper self-sufficient bush camping.

Fees are now $30 per site per night (covers up to six people), and they’ll charge you $10 just to poke your nose in for the day. No water, no bins, no luxuries — just you, your rig, and that unbeatable ocean backdrop.

The coastline that gives back

You’re not just camping — you’re soaking up one of the most dramatic bits of coastline in WA. The blowholes put on a show when the swell’s up, but head south a bit and you’ll find quiet spots for snorkelling. If the water’s clear, you might catch a glimpse of the local marine life — turtles, rays, maybe even a reef shark.

This stretch nudges up to the Ningaloo Reef, so it’s no surprise the snorkelling’s top-notch. Keep pushing north and you’ll hit Red Bluff — surfers, cliffs, goats, the lot. It’s a proper outback adventure, no crowds, no noise, just nature turned up to eleven.

Quobba Blowholes isn’t for the soft. No showers, no shops, and definitely no baristas. But if you want to feel small in the best kind of way, pitch your tent here. Sit back, crack a beer, and let the Western Australia coast do all the talking.

Practical Information

  • Where: 75 km north of Carnarvon, WA
  • Cost: $30 per campsite (up to 6 people), $10 per day visitor vehicle
  • Facilities: None — must have your own chemical toilet
  • Access: 2WD and 4WD (bit corrugated in spots)
  • Best time: April to October (cooler, less wind)
  • Safety: Keep back from the blowholes — they’ve taken lives. No swimming in surge zones. Bring all your gear.
  • Pets: Allowed, but keep them under control
  • Phone reception: Spotty — perfect for going off-grid