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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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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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Injune, Queensland
Injune is well situated at the base of the Carnarvon Ranges, and brimming with friendly locals – it is a small town that punches above its weight. Injune is a fantastic re-provisioning point if you are travelling north toward Carnarvon Gorge. We recommend you stay a night and don’t just drive on through. It is a fantastic town and the locals are very friendly. You will find the following in town: a small, but well-stocked…
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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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Benarkin State Forest – Clancy’s Camping Area
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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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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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…
