Conto
Conto is a very large campground 4km from Conto Beach in the Margaret River Region. It is close to Boranup Forest and on the Cape to Cape Track.
Booking
Bookings are essential and can be made:
- online and at this website only
- for one campsite only that you must camp on yourself
- up to and including the day of arrival (subject to campsite availability and your own internet service* to make a booking)
- up to 180 days (approximately six months) before arrival
*Check your mobile service provider’s coverage map but beware that the quality and reliability of service in regional and remote Australia can be variable and is impacted by the forests and hills of Australia’s South West.
Friends, family or other social groups travelling together who cannot be accommodated on the same campsite must make their own separate bookings.
Specific campsites cannot be reserved. Choose an area when booking and select from campsites in that area that are vacant on arrival.
If you are an outdoor education provider, licensed commercial tour operator or are organising an event (friends, family and other social groups camping together does not constitute an event), contact Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park Information Centre (Calgardup) to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Conto has eight separate camping areas.
Campsites in the Chuditch (19 campsites) and Quenda (18) areas are reverse-in with a compacted crushed limestone surface and a fire ring.
Campsites in the Davies (12), Hamelin (22), Whalers (11) and Whistlers (14) areas are compacted earth and grass sites nestled amongst the peppermint trees, often with low overhead clearance. They are suitable for tents and swags only with parking alongside. They have a picnic
table and benches and a fire ring. Some may be shared use with nearby
campsites.
Isaacs area has 13 campsites that are similar to Davies, Hamelin, Whalers and Whistlers but they have no fire rings as campfires are not permitted at any time.
Wanil is a fenced grass area for tents and swags only without marked campsites, and parking outside the fence. There are shared use picnic tables, benches and fire rings.
All campsites are unpowered.
Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.
Facilities
Drinking water not provided. Untreated water may be seasonally available but supply is not guaranteed and treatment is required to make safe for consumption.
No-flush pit toilets in all areas.
Chuditch, Hamelin, Quenda, Wanil and Whalers areas have food preparation and dining shelters with gas barbecues, dishwashing sinks with unheated rainwater (not guaranteed year-round), food preparation surfaces, picnic tables and benches.
Campers in any area may use any of the facilities - they are not for the exclusive use of those camping in the areas where they are situated.
Campground Rules
Campfires when conditions permit and in the fire rings provided in all areas except Isaacs. Usual permitted season: April - November. Check current campfire conditions. Campfires are not permitted at any time in Isaacs area.
Chopped firewood may be available. Bring your own in case none is available. Check current restrictions on the movement of wood, including firewood. Collecting firewood and kindling is not permitted in national parks and other conservation reserves.
No dogs or other domestic animals.
Generator use is not permitted.
Do not empty waste from portable toilets into campground toilets. Carry waste out of the park for disposal in an authorised dump point.
Fees
A per person camping fee applies. There is no vehicle entry fee for Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
Camping fee must be paid by Mastercard or VISA when booking.
More about fees
No booking fee.
A fee may apply if you cancel or remove dates from a booking. Stricter conditions apply for peak periods. Current and upcoming peak periods for Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park are:
- Monday 23 December 2024 - Saturday 11 January 2025
- Friday 24 - Sunday 26 January 2025
- Friday 28 February - Sunday 2 March 2025
- Friday 11 – Saturday 26 April 2025
- Friday 30 May – Sunday 1 June 2025
Full terms and conditions
Your safety and health
Drinking water is not provided. Rainwater may be seasonally available but supply is not guaranteed and should be treated to make safe for consumption.
No-flush pit toilets are the only personal hygiene facility.
December to April can be extremely hot and the risk of bushfire can be very high.
Nights can be cold from June to September.
Storms are common between May and October throughout WA.
Ensure you have sufficient supplies (including water, food, fuel, medication and first aid), and equipment and clothing appropriate for the conditions before travelling.
Be prepared for an emergency. For alerts, warnings and advice go to: Emergency WA
Location
19km from Margaret River, 35km from Augusta. Conto Road, off Caves Road.
Go to Main Roads WA Travel Map for route planning information
Read more about Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park
Contact Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park Information Centre (Calgardup)
