Hipcamp has updated its Australian platform to include car camping, rooftop tents, and 2WD/4WD access filters, allowing campers to find campsites that match both their vehicle type and the level of access required.

The update also clarifies whether a site is 2WD accessible, 4WD recommended, or 4WD required. The platform’s previous “RV Type” filter has been renamed “Rig type” to reflect the growing variety of vehicle-based camping setups. Users can now search for Car, Campervan, Motorhome, Rooftop tent, Camper trailer, Caravan, Fifth wheel or Other, and save rig details – including vehicle length in metres – to their profiles for faster future searches and bookings.

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“We’ve heard from so many Aussie campers with rooftop tents and off-road rigs that they want a simpler, more reliable way to find places that fit how they camp,” said Alyssa Ravasio, Founder and CEO of Hipcamp. “This update is about recognising that community more clearly and building a better Hipcamp experience around the realities of camping in the bush, on the coast, and in the more remote and rugged places people want to explore.”

Hipcamp is a global app and website that connects campers with private and public campsites. In Australia, it allows users to search, compare, and book locations ranging from national parks and remote bush sites to private properties. The platform reported 18 million unique visitors in 2025.

The update is live on Hipcamp’s website and the latest app version.

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