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Gunalda Bush Camping, Queensland
We really enjoyed our four tranquil nights at Gunalda Bush Camping near Gympie in south-east Queensland. What a top spot and so very relaxing! Our campsite was nestled amongst 68 acres of bushland – ‘Land for Wildlife’, with only a few other campers on the property. There are a few firepits available for campers, however it’s a good idea to bring your own. Firewood is available and we took advantage of this to cook our Chicken…
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Cranky Rock Nature Reserve, NSW
We stayed at Cranky Rock Nature Reserve for a few days, giving us ample time to explore, enjoy and relax in this beautiful and natural environment. This location has been on our bucket list for some time now and we weren’t at all disappointed! Cranky Rock Nature Reserve is about 8km south-east of the early established New England country town of Warialda, on the Gwydir Highway. Once you reach the turn off, it is only…
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Yelarbon, Qld – Recreation Ground Camping, Stunning Silo Art & Rabbit Town
We visit the small south-western town Yelarbon and thoroughly enjoy our stay at the Yelarbon Recreation Grounds. There’s much to see and enjoy in this little town! The Recreation Grounds offers a great choice of both powered and unpowered sites and has well maintained amenities with hot showers and clean toilets. There is even a laundry and a barbecue area. The caretaker is very helpful and friendly and has a wealth of local knowledge. You’ll find…
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Roamin’ at Jondaryan Woolshed Museum QLD
The Woolshed at Jondaryan, Queensland is over 150 years old – one of the oldest in Australia’s history, and also one of the largest. The story of this heritage listed woolshed began in 1840 when the property was called Gundarnian, which means ‘Place of the Fire Cloud’ in the local Jarowair dialect. The property changed hands in 1845 when the original owner was forced to sell due to the recession. The new owner changed the…
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Benarkin State Forest Camping Clancy’s and Emu Creek
Benarkin State Forest – Queensland camping at its very best! This State Forest is about a 2hr drive northwest of Brisbane, just off the D’Aguilar Highway near the little township of Benarkin. The Forest is managed for timber production. It also protects habitats of many animals and plants, including some rare and endangered species. There are two campgrounds in Benarkin State Forest – Clancy’s Camping Area and Emu Creek Camping Area. The forestry road into…
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Kumbak Kamping, South-East Qld
Kumbak Kamping is one of our very favourite ‘go to’ campgrounds, not too far from Brisbane, so is perfect for a weekend getaway. It is so peaceful and relaxing here in a natural bushland setting. We just cannot talk this campground up enough! Try it out and see for yourself, you won’t regret it. This family-friendly campground is located on Mary Valley Road, Brooloo, very close to Imbil and not too far from Kenilworth. It…
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Boondooma Homestead & Heritage Complex, Qld
This heritage listed homestead is one of the few remaining examples of an elegant wooden home built in the 1850s. Some of the original structures that were built onsite, and used by the early settlers, have been preserved for visitors to wander through and enjoy. There is an onsite museum, with much of the collection having come from within the boundaries of the original Boondooma Station. This property was first settled in 1846, with the…
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The Dig Tree Reserve, Qld
The 14 kilometres from the turn off on the Adventure Way were tough going, but once we arrived at the iconic Dig Tree site we agreed it was well worth it. We spent two nights camped right beside Cooper Creek and it was stunning! The Dig Tree Reserve site is located in remote south-western Queensland in the heart of Channel Country. There was lots of water and plenty of birdlife making the most of this…
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Kooroorinya Falls Nature Reserve, Qld
Whilst we love a good free camp, inexpensive locations like this one tick a number of boxes for us: clean toilets and showers; opportunities to meet likeminded travellers; not so crowded; great photo opportunities, just to name a few! This has to be one of outback Queensland’s best kept secrets! If you are travelling along the Flinders Highway, turn south at Prairie and follow the Prairie-Muttaburra Road for approximately 54km to enjoy a stay at…
