How it’s calculated
Per-adult total = adults × nights × fee per adultPer-site total = nights × fee per siteBreak-even party size = fee per site ÷ fee per adult
Above the break-even number of adults the per-site price is cheaper; below it the per-adult price is cheaper.
Worked example
Two adults staying five nights, comparing A$20 per adult per night with A$50 per site per night.
Per adult: 2 × 5 × A$20 = A$200. Per site: 5 × A$50 = A$250. Per adult is A$50 cheaper.
The break-even party size is A$50 ÷ A$20 = 2.5 adults, so with three adults the per-adult total rises to A$300 and the per-site price wins.
Assumptions
- Children and concession holders are often charged a different rate. Enter adults only, or adjust the fee to an average.
- Booking fees and park entry fees are separate. Add them to the per-site figure when comparing like with like.
- The figures you enter are the only inputs; check the current fee on the official booking page.
Cost and planning guides
Common questions
When is a per-site fee cheaper?+
When the number of adults is larger than the per-site fee divided by the per-adult fee. At A$50 a site and A$20 an adult that is 2.5, so a party of three or more pays less per site.
Do national park campgrounds charge per person?+
Many state park campgrounds charge per adult per night, while holiday parks usually price a site. The fee basis is set by each land manager, so read it on the official page before comparing.
In the app
Compare campgrounds on the map.
AussieCamps maps 1,838 campgrounds with fees and facilities where the land manager lists them, and links each one to its official page.
AussieCamps is free to download. Bookable stays and tours are free to browse; campgrounds, rest areas, dump points, water, toilets and the trip planner need the Pass. AussieCamps is an iPhone app.
