Australia has millions of hectares of rural land sitting underutilised. If you own acreage, a farm or rural property, hosting campers can generate genuine passive income.
Is Your Land Suitable?
Good farm camping sites have natural features like water, trees and views, reasonable road access, flat ground for tents and vans, and some form of privacy between sites.
What Facilities Do You Need?
- Composting or chemical toilet facilities
- Fresh water access or a signed notice that campers must be self-sufficient
- A rubbish disposal point or pack-in, pack-out policy
- Basic signage at the entrance and on-site
Council Approval
Requirements vary significantly by local government area. In rural zones, small-scale camping under 10 sites is often exempt from development approval under farm tourism provisions. Verify with your local council before accepting your first booking.
Insurance for Landowners
Standard farm insurance policies do NOT cover paying guests on your property. You need a specific landowner liability policy that covers public liability for camping activities.
Protect Your Camping & Landowner Journey
Whether you camp, host, or operate – COA.Camp connects you with Australia’s trusted cooperative insurance programs for campgrounds, caravans, landowners and rural properties.