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Camping at Empty Pockets Farm Stay Upper Yarraman QLD
We enjoyed the classic country charm of our four-night camping trip to Empty Pockets Farm Stay in the beautiful Toowoomba region. We managed to score an incredible private campsite called ‘Hobbsy’s Gully’ with loads of sunshine for our solar power, plus some tall, shady gums to relax under in the shade. We spent our days relaxing right beside Yarraman Creek – with our very own billabong right on the edge of the camp – and…
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Staircase Range Rest Area, QLD – A Fantastic Free Camp
Looking for your next perfect overnight stop? Staircase Range Rest Area on the Dawson Highway (about 20km south of Springsure) is a great little free camp that is well worth a one or two night stay! The short dirt track leading in from the highway is not bad at all – just drive to the conditions. At the rear of the camping area, you can explore an interesting historic site. Walk the old road cutting carved…
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Camping at The Block, Townsville, QLD
If you’re exploring the Townsville region, The Block at Brookhill is a fantastic place to set up camp. It’s roughly 27km southwest of The Strand, off the Flinders Highway, so shopping and sightseeing are super easy. Helpful Information about The Block: Large, uncrowded campsites Each campsite has a firepit; firewood available to purchase Friendly and helpful hosts Fantastic views Plenty of wildlife Dump Point BYO water, no water available Cold shower (great for north Queensland…
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Kalpowar State Forest, Qld
Kalpowar was a fantastic State Forest to spend a few days. This State Forest is around 40km from the country town of Monto. Even though it’s a popular campsite, especially on weekends, it felt incredibly tranquil with plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Things you need to know before you go: Pre-book your campsite via Queensland National Parks Online Booking Service Well-maintained grassy sites set in an open forest Access road is unsealed;…
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Emu Creek Camping Area – Benarkin State Forest, Qld
Benarkin State Forest – Queensland bush 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 forestry road into the camping areas is suitable for 2WD vehicles and is generally well graded. Both camping areas are well-maintained large open grassy areas with vehicle access to sites and are suitable for caravans, camper trailers, campervans, motorhomes, tents and…
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Crows Nest National Park, Qld
Crows Nest National Park is about 7km east of the town of Crows Nest, and about 50km north of Toowoomba, on the Great Dividing Range. The camping area has thirteen unpowered sites for tents, campers, motorhomes and caravans and can be easily accessed by 2WD vehicles. The area is reasonably open, with some sites offering more shade than others, and some being slightly larger than others. There are walking tracks here to enjoy –…
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Myall Park Botanic Garden, Qld
Myall Park Botanic Garden is a fantastic place to camp for a few nights, offering so much more than simply a campsite. You will find Myall Park Botanic Garden close to the town of Glenmorgan in Queensland’s Western Downs, around 87km east of Surat. The Garden comprises around130 hectares of natural bush that conserves a huge number of arid, semi-arid and dry tropical plants, many of which have been sourced from other regions in Australia. …
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Thrushton National Park, Qld
We absolutely loved our few days of remote outback camping here – all that red dirt is so good for the soul! Thrushton National Park is about 102km north-west of St George and 40km north-east of Bollon and has been a gazetted Queensland National Park since 1990. Spring wildflowers and golden wattle are abundant here amongst the spinifex and mulga scrub. Located within Thrushton National Park are the remains of the old homestead, including the…
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Lake Nuga Nuga, Arcadia Valley Qld
This bush camp in Nuga Nuga National Park hugely exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed a campsite right on the shores of Lake Nuga Nuga and appreciated having it all to ourselves. The views directly in front of our camper were consistently stunning – Lake Nuga Nuga and its wildlife, nearby Mount Warrnilla, and to the south (both east and west), the sandstone cliffs of Queensland’s Sandstone Wilderness region. Sunsets over Lake Nuga were spectacular, with…
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Isla Gorge National Park, Qld
We recommend everyone add this Queensland National Park to their bucket list! Our stay was so enjoyable that we did not want to leave. Campers who arrive earlier in the day will possibly even access a cliff edge campsite offering the most spectacular uninterrupted views to the north. Simply set out the camp chairs and take it all in – especially stunning early morning and late afternoon as the rocks change colour with the angle…
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Lake Murphy Conservation Park, Qld
We can highly recommend camping at Lake Murphy Conservation Park for a night or two. This Conservation Park, managed by Queensland National Parks, is accessed via the Leichhardt Highway, turning west about 18km north of the town of Taroom. From here, it’s a further 12.5km in total. The last 10.5km into Lake Murphy camping area is dirt and a little rough in just a few places, but no problem at all when driving to conditions. …
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Lake Broadwater Recreation Reserve, Qld
If you are in the Western Downs area of Queensland, make sure you put this destination on your list. Lake Broadwater, located 30km south-west of Dalby provides fantastic camping facilities for all types of RV vehicles, as well as tent camping. The camping area has both powered and unpowered sites and you’ll have access to toilets and hot showers. Do as little or as much as you like during your stay here. Simply sit and…
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Camping at Jack’s Place, Toogoolawah Qld
We recently tried out a (new to us) campground called Jack’s Place at Toogoolawah, Queensland. What a find! We enjoyed four glorious nights here. There was serenity overload, stunning scenery and plenty of birdlife to enjoy. There is a lovely little creek winding its way through the property and campsites are located along the creek. Helpful information about Jack’s Place: Large flat campsites Firepits Firewood available for purchase Cassette toilet essential (dump point at Toogoolawah Showgrounds)…
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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…
