Camping Australia

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Search Australian campsites, caravan parks and free camps; weather, gear, road trips and booking.

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find_nearest_toilets

Find the nearest PUBLIC TOILETS to a location (from the National Public Toilet Map). Use this for questions like 'where's the closest toilet to me', 'nearest public toilet', 'is there an RV dump point near here', or 'closest accessible toilet'. Returns toilets sorted by distance with name, address, distance, opening hours, facilities (wheelchair access, baby change, RV dump point, showers, drinking water, etc.) and a directions link. Provide the user's latitude/longitude. If the user says 'near me' and you already have their location from the conversation/context, pass it; otherwise ask for their location or a nearby place name.

Parameters4

latitude	number	required	Latitude of the search location.
limit	integer	optional	Max results to return (default 5, max 25).
longitude	number	required	Longitude of the search location.
radius_km	number	optional	Search radius in km (default 15). If none are within radius, the closest are returned anyway.

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "latitude": {
      "description": "Latitude of the search location.",
      "type": "number"
    },
    "limit": {
      "description": "Max results to return (default 5, max 25).",
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "longitude": {
      "description": "Longitude of the search location.",
      "type": "number"
    },
    "radius_km": {
      "description": "Search radius in km (default 15). If none are within radius, the closest are returned anyway.",
      "type": "number"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "latitude",
    "longitude"
  ]
}

search_campsites

Search for campsites, caravan parks, or accommodation by location, features, and other criteria. Use this when the user asks to find a place to stay, camp, or explore. Returns a list of matching entities with names, locations, ratings, features, and images. COVERAGE: Australia (default), the United States (federal, BLM, national-forest campgrounds + free camping), Canada AND New Zealand (campgrounds + free camping). Set the 'country' parameter to 'US' for United States, 'CA' for Canada, 'NZ' for New Zealand, 'AU' for Australia — results never mix countries. IMPORTANT — Feature filtering: When users mention specific requirements (pets, pools, toilets, etc.), you MUST pass the correct feature name(s) in the 'features' array. Only campsites that have ALL requested features will be returned. AVAILABLE FEATURE NAMES (use these exact strings): Amenities: Toilets, Showers, Hot Showers, Drinking Water, Power, WiFi Internet, Laundromat, Dump Point, Camp Kitchen Activities: Fishing Spot, Beach Fishing, Swimming, Walking, Boating, Boat Ramp, Bird Watching Accommodation: Caravans, Caravan Park, Tent Site, Campground, Cabins, Free Camping, Showground Facilities: BBQ, Fire Place, Shade, Picnic Tables, Children's Play Facility, Swimming Pool Rules: Pets Welcome, No Pets, Accessible, Camping Fee, Mobile Phone Coverage CRITICAL — Pet policy: - 'dog friendly' / 'pets allowed' / 'pet friendly' → use feature 'Pets Welcome' - NEVER recommend a campsite with 'No Pets' feature to someone wanting pets - If the user asks for pet-friendly, ALWAYS include 'Pets Welcome' in features array

Parameters10

country	string	optional	Which country's campsites to search. Set 'US' for United States, 'CA' for Canada, 'NZ' for New Zealand, 'AU' for Australia. Defaults to 'AU'. Results NEVER mix countries — always set this to match the location the user is asking about.
entity_type	string	optional	Filter by listing type. Use when the user specifies what kind of place they want: - 'free_camping' — free bush camps, rest areas with overnight stays - 'caravan_park' — caravan parks with powered/unpowered sites - 'campground' — managed campgrounds (national parks etc) - 'accom' — accommodation (cabins, lodges, holiday parks) - 'campsite' — individual campsites - 'tours' — tours and activities - 'poi' — points of interest, day-use areas, lookouts, picnic spots (NO overnight camping) If the user just says 'camping' or 'campsites', do NOT set this — search all types. If the user asks for 'free camping', set to 'free_camping'. If the user asks for 'things to do' or 'activities', set to 'tours'. If the user asks for 'day trips' or 'picnic spots', set to 'poi'.
features	array	optional	REQUIRED features the campsite MUST have. Use exact feature names from the list above. e.g. ['Pet Friendly', 'Toilets', 'Swimming Pool']. All listed features must be present on a campsite for it to be returned.
limit	integer	optional	Max results to return (default 6, max 20)
near_latitude	number	optional	Latitude for proximity search. AU: -33.8688 Sydney. US: 38.5733 Moab, 37.8651 Yosemite Valley. CA: 51.1784 Banff, 49.2827 Vancouver. NZ: -45.0312 Queenstown, -38.1368 Rotorua, -43.5321 Christchurch, -36.8485 Auckland. Set 'country' to match.
near_longitude	number	optional	Longitude for proximity search. AU: 151.2093 Sydney. US: -109.5498 Moab, -119.5383 Yosemite Valley. CA: -115.5708 Banff, -123.1207 Vancouver. NZ: 168.6626 Queenstown, 176.2497 Rotorua, 172.6362 Christchurch, 174.7633 Auckland. Set 'country' to match.
query	string	optional	Free-text search for campsite name or location (e.g. 'Byron Bay', 'Moab', 'Banff', 'Queenstown', 'Central Coast'). Do NOT put feature requirements here — use the 'features' parameter instead.
radius_km	number	optional	Search radius in kilometres (default 50, use 100-150 for broader search)
region	string	optional	Region name to search within (e.g. 'South Coast', 'Blue Mountains')
state	string	optional	AUSTRALIA ONLY — state abbreviation (e.g. 'NSW', 'VIC', 'QLD'). For US/CA/NZ searches use 'query' or near_latitude/near_longitude instead.

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "country": {
      "description": "Which country's campsites to search. Set 'US' for United States, 'CA' for Canada, 'NZ' for New Zealand, 'AU' for Australia. Defaults to 'AU'. Results NEVER mix countries — always set this to match the location the user is asking about.",
      "enum": [
        "AU",
        "US",
        "CA",
        "NZ"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "entity_type": {
      "description": "Filter by listing type. Use when the user specifies what kind of place they want:\n- 'free_camping' — free bush camps, rest areas with overnight stays\n- 'caravan_park' — caravan parks with powered/unpowered sites\n- 'campground' — managed campgrounds (national parks etc)\n- 'accom' — accommodation (cabins, lodges, holiday parks)\n- 'campsite' — individual campsites\n- 'tours' — tours and activities\n- 'poi' — points of interest, day-use areas, lookouts, picnic spots (NO overnight camping)\n\nIf the user just says 'camping' or 'campsites', do NOT set this — search all types.\nIf the user asks for 'free camping', set to 'free_camping'.\nIf the user asks for 'things to do' or 'activities', set to 'tours'.\nIf the user asks for 'day trips' or 'picnic spots', set to 'poi'.",
      "enum": [
        "free_camping",
        "caravan_park",
        "campground",
        "accom",
        "campsite",
        "tours",
        "poi"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "features": {
      "description": "REQUIRED features the campsite MUST have. Use exact feature names from the list above. e.g. ['Pet Friendly', 'Toilets', 'Swimming Pool']. All listed features must be present on a campsite for it to be returned.",
      "items": {
        "type": "string"
      },
      "type": "array"
    },
    "limit": {
      "description": "Max results to return (default 6, max 20)",
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "near_latitude": {
      "description": "Latitude for proximity search. AU: -33.8688 Sydney. US: 38.5733 Moab, 37.8651 Yosemite Valley. CA: 51.1784 Banff, 49.2827 Vancouver. NZ: -45.0312 Queenstown, -38.1368 Rotorua, -43.5321 Christchurch, -36.8485 Auckland. Set 'country' to match.",
      "type": "number"
    },
    "near_longitude": {
      "description": "Longitude for proximity search. AU: 151.2093 Sydney. US: -109.5498 Moab, -119.5383 Yosemite Valley. CA: -115.5708 Banff, -123.1207 Vancouver. NZ: 168.6626 Queenstown, 176.2497 Rotorua, 172.6362 Christchurch, 174.7633 Auckland. Set 'country' to match.",
      "type": "number"
    },
    "query": {
      "description": "Free-text search for campsite name or location (e.g. 'Byron Bay', 'Moab', 'Banff', 'Queenstown', 'Central Coast'). Do NOT put feature requirements here — use the 'features' parameter instead.",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "radius_km": {
      "description": "Search radius in kilometres (default 50, use 100-150 for broader search)",
      "type": "number"
    },
    "region": {
      "description": "Region name to search within (e.g. 'South Coast', 'Blue Mountains')",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "state": {
      "description": "AUSTRALIA ONLY — state abbreviation (e.g. 'NSW', 'VIC', 'QLD'). For US/CA/NZ searches use 'query' or near_latitude/near_longitude instead.",
      "enum": [
        "NSW",
        "VIC",
        "QLD",
        "SA",
        "WA",
        "TAS",
        "NT",
        "ACT"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

get_campsite_details

Get full details for a specific campsite or accommodation by its ID. Returns description, all features/amenities, address, photos, rating, accommodation types offered, and booking information.

Parameters1

entity_id

integer

required

The unique entity ID of the campsite

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "entity_id": {
      "description": "The unique entity ID of the campsite",
      "type": "integer"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "entity_id"
  ]
}

get_regions

List available camping/accommodation regions, optionally filtered by state. Returns region names with entity counts. Use this when the user wants to browse by area or doesn't have a specific location.

Parameters1

state

string

optional

Filter regions by state (e.g. 'NSW')

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "state": {
      "description": "Filter regions by state (e.g. 'NSW')",
      "enum": [
        "NSW",
        "VIC",
        "QLD",
        "SA",
        "WA",
        "TAS",
        "NT",
        "ACT"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

get_features

Get the full list of available features/amenities that campsites can have. Use this to help users understand what filters are available or to clarify what a feature means.

Parameters1

feature_type

string

optional

Filter by feature category (e.g. 'Campsite Type', 'Amenities')

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "feature_type": {
      "description": "Filter by feature category (e.g. 'Campsite Type', 'Amenities')",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

get_accommodation_types

List all accommodation types offered by a specific entity (e.g. powered sites, unpowered sites, cabins, hotel rooms). Returns pricing, capacity, amenities, and vehicle access info.

Parameters1

entity_id

integer

required

The entity ID to get accommodation types for

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "entity_id": {
      "description": "The entity ID to get accommodation types for",
      "type": "integer"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "entity_id"
  ]
}

search_products

Search for camping gear, outdoor products, and accessories available in the Camping Australia store. Use this when a user asks about gear, equipment, products, or what to buy/bring.

Parameters3

limit	integer	optional	Max results to return (default 6, max 12)
product_type	string	optional	Product category to filter by (e.g. 'Tents', 'Outdoor Recreation > Fishing', 'Caravan Accessories')
query	string	optional	Free-text search query (e.g. 'fishing rod', 'tent', 'caravan accessories')

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "limit": {
      "description": "Max results to return (default 6, max 12)",
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "product_type": {
      "description": "Product category to filter by (e.g. 'Tents', 'Outdoor Recreation > Fishing', 'Caravan Accessories')",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "query": {
      "description": "Free-text search query (e.g. 'fishing rod', 'tent', 'caravan accessories')",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

recommend_gear

Recommend relevant products and gear for a specific campsite based on its features and type. For example, a campsite with fishing will return fishing gear; a 4WD-access campsite will return recovery equipment. Use this when a user asks what to bring or buy for a particular campsite.

Parameters2

entity_id	integer	required	The campsite entity ID to recommend gear for
limit	integer	optional	Max products to return (default 6, max 12)

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "entity_id": {
      "description": "The campsite entity ID to recommend gear for",
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "limit": {
      "description": "Max products to return (default 6, max 12)",
      "type": "integer"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "entity_id"
  ]
}

get_weather_forecast

Get a 14-day weather forecast for a campsite or location. Use this when the user asks about weather, temperature, rain, wind, or UV conditions at a campsite or destination. You can provide EITHER: - campsite_name: The name (or partial name) of a campsite to look up its GPS coordinates automatically, OR - latitude + longitude: Direct coordinates if already known Returns daily forecasts with max/min temperature, rain chance, precipitation amount, wind speed, UV index, and a weather description for each day.

Parameters3

campsite_name	string	optional	Name or partial name of a campsite to look up (e.g. 'Byron Bay', 'Big4 Morisset'). The tool will search Neo4j for the campsite and use its GPS coordinates.
latitude	number	optional	Latitude of the location (e.g. -33.8688 for Sydney)
longitude	number	optional	Longitude of the location (e.g. 151.2093 for Sydney)

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "campsite_name": {
      "description": "Name or partial name of a campsite to look up (e.g. 'Byron Bay', 'Big4 Morisset'). The tool will search Neo4j for the campsite and use its GPS coordinates.",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "latitude": {
      "description": "Latitude of the location (e.g. -33.8688 for Sydney)",
      "type": "number"
    },
    "longitude": {
      "description": "Longitude of the location (e.g. 151.2093 for Sydney)",
      "type": "number"
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

search_campervans

Search live campervan / motorhome hire availability and pricing for a pickup city and travel dates (via DriveAway). Use this when the user wants to RENT a campervan, motorhome or RV (NOT the same as search_campsites, which finds places to camp). Returns matching vehicles with brand, name, category, sleeps/seats, 4WD, nightly and total AUD price, and a booking_url deep-link to complete the hire. Australia only. Each result already includes full vehicle details (so there is no separate 'resolve' step) and the booking link.

Parameters5

driver_age	integer	optional	Driver age (18–99). Default 35.
dropoff_date	string	required	Drop-off date, YYYY-MM-DD. Must be after pickup_date.
passengers	integer	optional	Number of travellers (1–8). Default 2.
pickup_city	string	required	Pickup depot city, e.g. 'Melbourne', 'Cairns', 'Perth'.
pickup_date	string	required	Pickup date, YYYY-MM-DD.

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "driver_age": {
      "description": "Driver age (18–99). Default 35.",
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "dropoff_date": {
      "description": "Drop-off date, YYYY-MM-DD. Must be after pickup_date.",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "passengers": {
      "description": "Number of travellers (1–8). Default 2.",
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "pickup_city": {
      "description": "Pickup depot city, e.g. 'Melbourne', 'Cairns', 'Perth'.",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "pickup_date": {
      "description": "Pickup date, YYYY-MM-DD.",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "pickup_city",
    "pickup_date",
    "dropoff_date"
  ]
}

get_campervan_booking_link

Get the DriveAway booking deep-link to complete a campervan / motorhome hire for a pickup city and dates. The user finishes the booking on DriveAway's site (we don't take payment). Use this to hand the user a 'book now' link once they've chosen dates — no search needed. Returns a single booking_url. Australia only.

Parameters5

driver_age	integer	optional	Driver age (18–99). Default 35.
dropoff_date	string	required	Drop-off date, YYYY-MM-DD.
passengers	integer	optional	Number of travellers (1–8). Default 2.
pickup_city	string	required	Pickup depot city, e.g. 'Brisbane'.
pickup_date	string	required	Pickup date, YYYY-MM-DD.

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "driver_age": {
      "description": "Driver age (18–99). Default 35.",
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "dropoff_date": {
      "description": "Drop-off date, YYYY-MM-DD.",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "passengers": {
      "description": "Number of travellers (1–8). Default 2.",
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "pickup_city": {
      "description": "Pickup depot city, e.g. 'Brisbane'.",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "pickup_date": {
      "description": "Pickup date, YYYY-MM-DD.",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "pickup_city",
    "pickup_date",
    "dropoff_date"
  ]
}

Install

Tools (11)

find_nearest_toiletssearch_campsitesget_campsite_detailsget_regionsget_featuresget_accommodation_typessearch_productsrecommend_gear

Remote endpoint

Streamable HTTP

Hosted server - connect over the network, no local install.

url

https://app.trip-planner.com.au/api/mcp

Add to VS Code Add to Cursor

claude_desktop_config.json

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "camping-australia": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://app.trip-planner.com.au/api/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Desktop config is stdio-only; this bridges via mcp-remote. Native remote: Settings > Connectors.