The seaside town of Yeppoon is located 40km north-east of Rockhampton and is the gateway to Great Keppel Island. The beautiful Keppel cluster lies on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. There are plenty of free things to do in Yeppoon including the crown jewel of the town, the Yeppoon Lagoon. Just a …
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If you’re looking for Free Camping within the city of Bundaberg, Hinkler Lions Park is your only option. This 24-hour camp is only 5 km from the CBD, which is convenient for sightseeing and topping up your supplies. Hinkler Lions Park Rest Area is located right across from the Airport in the suburb of Branyan …
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Bundaberg is not only the home of Bundy Rum, but also the iconic Bundaberg Barrel Brewed Drinks. Most Australians are aware of the famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer, but did you know that there are another 17 soft drink flavours? You can’t pass through Bundaberg without doing at least one brewery tour! For spirit drinkers and …
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After spending three months camping and working in Townsville, I got to know the local caravan parks and attractions fairly well. Heading into Townsville from the north, we started out at Bluewater Park Rest Area, which is a fantastic 48-hour Free Camp about 30km north of the city. Once it was clear that we would …
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There are no free camps in Townsville itself, but Bluewater offers Free Camping and is only about 30km North of the city. The Rest Area provides a great space to safely unhitch and explore. It was huge, with plenty of room for everyone, but it did fill up late each day. Not to mention flushing loos, …
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Located 20km North of Mackay, along the Bruce Highway you will find The Leap Hotel. This iconic pub offers a well-rounded mix of both character and local history. Stop in on your journey up or down the Queensland coast to enjoy a nice meal and a cold drink, plus learn about the story behind where …
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Notch Point camping QLD is absolutely spectacular! You’ve got turquoise ocean on one side and rolling green mountains on the other. Yarrawonga Park, Notch Point Reserve is located in Ilbilbie, Queensland (90 km south of Mackay). Notch Point is available for Free Camping and is easily accessible by 4WD. No amenities are on site, so …
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Guthalungra is a small town in the Whitsunday region with a fantastic Rest Area camping spot right on the Bruce Highway. You can find it situated about 47km North of Bowen and 68km South of Ayr in the Mid Tropics region of Queensland. Given that there is basically no Free Camping permitted within the Whitsundays …
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Mystic Sands Golf Club is located 60km North of Townsville, where Low Cost Camping is on offer. You can also find the usual Golf Club offerings, such as golfing, buggy hire, counter meals and a licenced bar. For just $5 – $10 per person (per night), you get access to all of the resort facilities, …
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I’m pretty sure it’s not just us voting the Big 4 Adventure Park to be the BEST family Resort in Airlie Beach. The park is located in the heart of the tropical Whitsundays, Queensland. You could say it was a bit of a kids wonderland with a waterpark, pool, jumping pillows, playground, animal farm, daily …
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We were lucky enough to stay in Townsville, the capital of North Queensland for 3 months while we were stopped for work. During our stay, we did some house-sitting and looked after four gorgeous dogs, which also helped us save money to fund the next leg of our travels. I can honestly say that this …
If you’re looking for a camping ground to base yourself in the Atherton Tablelands, Ringers Rest Mareeba is perfect. The location makes it easy to explore the Tablelands, Kuranda and surrounds. Some people even park their vans at Ringers Rest while heading up to Cape York, as it’s convenient and affordable ($10 per van, per night). …
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Near the little town of Japoonvale in the hinterland between Mission Beach and Innisfail is a beautiful little Rest Area (free camping). Japoonvale Rest Area is in the most gorgeous setting, with shady trees along the crystal clear Liverpool Creek. People were swimming, but we weren’t sure if there were crocs about, so we didn’t …
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If you’re looking for a convenient Free Camping spot near Innisfail, Fred Drew Rest Area is the closest you’ll get. This spot can be noisy as it’s right on the highway, but Fred Drew Camping Rest Area provides a great base to check out Innisfail and the surrounding area. While it is only a 24-hour …
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The beautiful Paronella Park showcases the original story of one Spanish man with a very big dream. The eventual result was a spectacular castle being built in the tropical rainforest of Far North Queensland, complete with hydro electricity – one of the first in the state in its heyday! Unfortunately, the castle remains are now …
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Mareeba Drive-in is one of only 16 drive-in movie theatres left in Australia. Originally called The Mareeba Rodeo Drive-in, this long-standing theatre was built by Far Northern Theatres in the 1960s. However, in 1970, Far Northern Theatres was sold to Birch Carrol & Coyle. By the the mid-1980s, Birch Carrol & Coyle sold The Mareeba Rodeo Drive-in …
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Nestled in the Central West of Queensland is one of the most unique communities you’re likely to find in Australia. The Gemfields QLD is made up of Sapphire, Rubyvale, Anakie and The Willows. This little pocket of Australia is all about mining for sapphires and you’ll really feel like you’ve stepped back in time as you …
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If you’re planning some caravanning and camping trips throughout Australia, you may have wondered whether or not it’s worth joining up with the various caravan park memberships. Caravan park memberships generally offer discounts and perks when booking accommodation within just their parks around the country. But the fact is, if you were to purchase all …
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If you’re looking for a totally unique experience for kids and adults alike, embark on a Rubyvale sapphire fossicking adventure in The Gemfields – you won’t be disappointed! You will find this little pocket located about four hours west of Rockhampton, nestled in Central Queensland. There are many ways to experience Rubyvale fossicking, from going …
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The Old Glen Innes to Grafton Road is a beautiful day trip offering camping, historic sites, Big River country and rolling green mountains. Whether you’re coming in from the Grafton end or the Glen Innes end, you can easily spend a full day meandering through what used to be a bustling valley. The Old Grafton …
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Glen Innes (commonly misspelt as ‘Glenn Innes’) is a town in the New England High Country of NSW, Australia, which is steeped in Celtic history, giving it the title of ‘Celtic Country.’ There are plenty of things to do in Glen Innes from exploring the old buildings and iconic antique lamp posts along the main …
Andrew Drynan Park at Running Creek is a beautiful weekend escape from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. The campground offers freshwater swimming, campfire pits, BBQs, flushing toilets and lush greenery with a mountainous backdrop. The picturesque Andrew Drynan campground is situated at the base of Mt Chinghee National Park about 47 km south of Beaudesert …
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Just 28km north of Innisfail and 74km south of Cairns you will find Josephine Falls, which lie in the foothills of Bartle Frere, the highest mountain peak in Queensland. Josephine Falls are located in the Wooroonooran National Park with a 1.2km return track from the car park, leading to viewing platforms and stairs into the …
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Tully is a gorgeous little town situated in the Cassowary Coast region of Far North Queensland. It sits about 140km south of Cairns and 210km north of Townsville. With a population of less than 2500 people, Tully’s economy is mainly based on sugar cane and banana crops, with the Tully Sugar Mill defining the town. While …
*EDIT – Tully Showgrounds doesn’t offer camping anymore, however the Dump Point is still available. Potable water can be found at the Information Centre. Alternative Free Camps near Tully:– BP Rest Stop along the Bruce Highway near the Tully Airport (for self-contained vehicles)– Balyana Rest Area (22km south of Tully) Pre 2021… About 148km South …
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Alligators Nest, Tully is the coming together of two gorgeous freshwater creeks flowing down from the tropical mountains in Far North Queensland and can be found in Tully Gorge National Park. The Tully River originates high up in Cardwell Range, making its way down through the thick rainforest gorge. Tully Gorge National Park helps to …
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Nestled in the Atherton Tablelands is the small village of Innot, between Ravenshoe and Mt Garnet, Queensland. The town is well known for the hot waters of Nettle Creek, which has been aptly named Innot Hot Springs. You can stay in the Caravan Park next door to the creek or come in as a Day …
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Yep, I reckon Babinda Boulders is one of the BEST Free Camps I’ve stayed in so far. That’s a big call I know, I’ve stayed in many, but being surrounded by such greenery with the beautiful Babinda Boulders just 2 minutes (100m walk) away ticks many boxes for me. Nestled at the base of Queensland’s …
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During our travels through the Gulf Savannah region of far north-west Queensland we enjoyed three great Normanton free camping sites around the area. Since then, the third campsite on this list (Walkers Creek Crossing, on the way to Karumba) has been closed down, but hopefully we will see it open back up. It was a …
There is no better way to explore Australia than jumping into your car and embarking on an epic road trip. Whether you decide to stop at motels along the way, or hitch up the caravan and camp your way around, road tripping is by far the best way to see this vast country. However, being …
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