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Hobart Showgrounds, Hobart Tasmania

The Hobart Showgrounds are just north of the city of Hobart and the showgrounds provide a great camping location in Hobart.

With 300 sites available, the Hobart Showgrounds are Tasmania’s largest campground and able to cater for all sized vehicles.

Hobart is the capital of Tasmania and a great base to explore the south east region. The showgrounds are just 8.4kms from the city centre of Hobart.

Over 230,000 people live in Hobart which is almost half the population of Tasmania.

A feature of Hobart is the almost 1.4km Tasman Bridge over the stunning Derwent River. The bridge is a vital link between airport and the city and homeowners in the Eastern suburbs to the West of Hobart.

The Hobart Showgrounds are just 4kms from MONA which is one of the many attractions around Hobart that you must visit.

From July 2022 the Hobart Showgrounds will be closed for camping due to renovations.

It is also within walking distance to major retail stores, restaurants, cinemas, library, swimming pool, medical facilities and more.

Public transport is just a 2 minute walk from the Showgrounds in Hobart.

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Hobart Showgrounds Camping Facilities

Hobart Showgrounds provide plenty of facilities for campers including toilets, water, power, camp kitchen, laundry facilities and a dump point.

Hot showers are available for $1 for 5 minutes.
Update *Hot showers now $2 for 5 minutes

The amenities are in older condition however we use our own shower and toilet so this doesn’t effect us.

Access to the Laundry facilities is via a swipe card from Reception or the Caretaker and requires a $5 deposit.

Sites at the Hobart Showgrounds are big and provide options for rigs of any size including Motorhomes, Caravans, Camper Vans, 5th Wheelers and Big Rigs.

Tent camping is also permitted.

Since our stay apparently grey water may not be let out onto the ground which is causing issues for some.

Our site backed onto Bunnings which may effect some people if you are a light sleeper. They work until around 11pm and start around 4am with forklifts easily heard.

It didn’t bother us but it may do for others.

We had full Telstra and Vodafone coverage and a benefit of being close to Bunnings was we could tap into their Free Wifi 😀

Are Pets allowed at the Hobart Showgrounds?

The Hobart Showground is pet friendly but you need to abide by some rules.

Dogs must be kept on a leash while outdoors being exercised and any droppings removed and disposed of appropriately.

We travelled throughout Tasmania with our Golden Retriever MACKS therefore the pet-friendly showgrounds in Hobart were suitable for us.

Cost to stay at the Showgrounds in Hobart

Cost is $25 for a powered site or $21 if you are a CMCA member. Unpowered sites are $20. Update March 2022: Cost now is $30 for a powered site and $22 if you are a CMCA member. Unpowered sites are now $25. Save by utilising the Stay 6 nights and get the 7th free!

Bookings must be made on-line or via the Office during business hours. Please note: If you book online there is a $4.95 booking fee.

Our stay was 4-8th February 2017

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Contact Details for Hobart Showgrounds Camping

Phone: 03 6272 6812
Address: 2 Howard Road, Glenorchy, Tasmania
Website:

How to get to the Hobart Showgrounds

From the city of Hobart head south-east on Murray Street towards Bidencocpes Lane then turn left onto Macquarie Street/A6.

In 750 metres turn left onto Macquarie Street/A6 then turn left onto National Highway 1. Continue on National Highway 1 for 6.7kms before turning left onto Howard Road.

Turn right at the end of Howard Road through the main gates of the Hobart Showgrounds.

7 Essentials – Tours to Experience

Reefsleep in the Whitsundays is an amazing adventure. Spend the night on a pontoon sleeping in a swag on Hardy’s Reef in the Great Barrier Reef
The Ocean Rafting tour from Airlie Beach is a truly fun day out. They took us to the best snorkeling places and the entire day was amazing
For the best Full Day Island tour in Cairns we recommend the Fitzroy Island tour
The Atlantic Clipper Full Day Sail is another fun and exciting experience in the Whitsundays. We can highly recommend doing this tour
If you are on the East Coast, you can swim with Humpback Whales on the Sunshine Coast. The tour leaves from Mooloolaba
Swimming with Whale Sharks at Exmouth is also extremely popular and a great day out with the team from Eco Adventures on Lattitude 22
One of Tasmania’s best tours is the Tasman Island Cruise with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys out of Port Arthur. Three hours of cruising the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere and enjoying an up close look at hundreds of seals as well as dolphins and birdlife.

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Other great places to stay in and around Hobart:

Things to do in Hobart

MONA

The Museum of Old and New Art is one of the most popular attractions in Hobart and a must visit.

MONA is the largest privately funded museum in the whole of the Southern Hemisphere and has some very quirky, interesting pieces of art including a machine that replicates the human digestive system!

Open 5 days a week Thursdays to Mondays from 10am – 5pm so be sure to time your visit on these days.

Book your Hobart Tour with MONA Ferry and Entry here>

Salamanca Market

The Salamanca Market is located on Hobart’s waterfront and is within easy walking distance of the city centre.

Consisting of over 230 stalls there is something for everyone including locally grown fresh produce, hot coffee, delicious food options for breakfast and lunch as well as hand-crafted gifts.

The market has been a long standing attraction in Tasmania with January 2022 marking 50 years of this famous Hobart market.

Salamanca Market is open every Saturday from 8.30am – 3pm.

Book a Port Arthur Tour including Salamanca Market & Carnarvon Bay Cruise here>

Mount Wellington

Feel on top of the world when you ascend to the summit of Mount Wellington.

It rises 1,271 metres above sea level with the city of Hobart nestled at its foothills. On a clear day the 360° views are breathtaking!

One of the distinct features of Mount Wellington are the Organ Pipes which are the towering fluted rock columns on the cliff face.

We drove the narrow sealed road to the summit in our Motorhome but if you would rather not navigate it yourself, book a tour and enjoy the stress-free comfort of the coach.

Book your Mount Wellington Morning Tour here>

Hobart Hop on Hop Off Sightseeing

Another way to see the sights of Hobart is to purchase a 24hr or 48hr Hop on Hop Off ticket on Hobart’s iconic open top double decker bus.

Board and disembark the sightseeing bus at your leisure which stops at 20 of Hobart’s popular attractions.

Book your Hobart Hop on Hop Off Bus Sightseeing 3 Day Pass here>

Cascade Brewery

Take a tour of the Cascade Brewery or simply stop in for a drink or two! Cascade Brewery in Hobart is Tasmania’s oldest brewery and dates back to 1824.

Taste test their range of beers and alcoholic ciders. The Cascade Pale Ale is the oldest continuously brewed beer in Australia.

The historical old brewery is set in the foothills of Mount Wellington and is just a 5 minute drive from the city of Hobart and 18minutes from the Hobart Showgrounds.

Brewery tours take 1.5hrs and depart from the Cascade Brewery Bar a number of times throughout the day and include a tasting.

Book to secure your spot, unfortunately we didn’t book and arrived too late to do a tour.

Wrest Point Casino

Visit Australia’s first ever legal Casino. Wrest Point Casino was opened in February 1973 in Hobart Tasmania premier waterfront location on the edge of Sandy Bay.

We dropped in for an afternoon drink and had a look around Australia’s oldest Casino.

Wrest Point Casino has over 10 restaurants and bars including The Point, the restaurant on the 17th floor with 360° revolving views of the Tasman Bridge, Mt Wellington and the majestic River Derwent.

Hobart Weather

Hobart has a mild temperature climate and experiences four distinct seasons. In Summer, there is a lot of tourist activity and the time when a lot of outdoor festivals are held.

Winter temperatures are naturally crisp and the mountain tops are covered in snow.

July is the coldest month and the maximum average temperature only reaches around 11.6° C with minimums averaging around 4.5° C.

Autumn time the leaves on the trees are a beautiful red colour and Spring the parks and gardens come to life with flowering European bulbs and blossoming trees at the time of the flower festivals.

Hobart is exposed to the southerly winds from the Antarctic but fortunately protected by Mt Wellington.

Even on a clear summer’s day, it is very noticeably a number of degrees cooler at the summit on Mt Wellington.

Check out the: Great Free Camping in Tasmania and Great Low Cost Campgrounds in Tasmania

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Safe travels

Kev & Adele
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We are Adele & Kevin, an Aussie couple from Brisbane in Queensland Australia who have embraced our adventurous spirit and ventured out to explore the world around us. We had spent so much time overseas we decided it was time to see our own truly amazing country and we needed to take some time to see everything it has to offer.

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Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lens – http://ebay.us/zWvfuI – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.

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Carmila Beach Queensland

Carmila Beach in Qld is a beachfront camping ground located 100kms south of Mackay.

The Carmila Beach Campground is located just metres from the beach. The tides go out up to a kilometre at low tide.

With clear ocean views and easy beach access it’s a perfect location for sandy strolls, magic sunrises and good opportunity to go fishing.

It’s a popular stopover for travellers heading north or south on the Bruce Highway in Queensland.

There are some basic facilities but best to bring all your provisioning with you.

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About Carmila

Carmila is a tiny rural town in North Queensland in the Isaac Region.

The population of Carmila is approximately 300 residents.

The town is 72 kms south of Sarina and 110 kms south from Mackay.

Carmila Beach is 6 kms east from the Highway township of Carmila where there’s a dozen homes and long sandy sites for beachfront camping.

Carmila Beach Camping – 2WD & 4WD Access Areas

There are several camping spaces all along the beachfront but if you are in 2WD such as us you’ll need to know where you can and can’t access.

The first camping area is the only one available to Motorhomes, the rest are 4WD only due to soft sand.

That is of course unless you’re us and misjudge which one is Campground 1, 2 or 3.

Watch what happened when we ended up in the wrong spot in soft sand with the Motorhome.

We were aware that only Campgrounds 1 and 2 were available to Motorhomes and 4WD would be required to go further on to Campgrounds 3 and more.

I drove through the first Campground which was full and decided to proceed to the second campground.

Unfortunately I didn’t realise the first one was Campground 1 and 2.

Don’t be like Kev and make that mistake if you are in a Motorhome lol

Carmila Beach Campground – How to book and pay

As you enter Carmila Beach Campground you will notice the signs saying there is no phone coverage and to book your space online prior to entering the grounds.

Update June 2022:
On-line facility is no longer available.

Payment for Camping Fees can be made by calling Izaac Regional Council on 1300 ISAACS or 1300 47 22 27 during business hours.

Alternatively, payment can be made over the counter at Council Offices during business hours.

Carmila Beach Campground Facilities

Carmila Beach Campground has toilets available at the first Campgrounds. There are also bins there too. A dump point is also in place.

There are no other facilities and no water available at the Campground or in Carmila.

Bottles of water can be purchased at the Puma Servo. Bring plenty of water with you.

Phone coverage is almost non-existent although occasionally it picks up service before soon dropping out again.

Open Fires are permitted. As with all fires please ensure you put your fire out completely.

5 Essentials – 4WD Accessories

4WD Recovery Tracks will get you out of most situations, especially in sand. We bought a pair of these generic branded tracks that have worked well whilst other brands include the Australian made TRED or the Australian Designed and made MAXTRAX 4wd Recovery Tracks.
For our 4WD we went with this EDECOA 1500 3000w Pure Sine Wave Inverter which has been excellent value and works great.
I’m a massive fan of my Victron IP65 15a Battery Charger. I use it often to give batteries a boost and it really is an essential part of my tool kit.
When camping my Kings 200w Solar Blanket gets a lot of use and works really well. Only downside is it doesn’t work with Lithium batteries.
Brass Tyre Deflators are a fast and easy way to lower your tyre pressure to your desired level. Perfect for when you are hitting the beach.

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Drone View of Carmila Beach — Aerial view of the campground and beach at low tide

Are Pets Allowed?

Carmila Beach Campground is pet friendly and therefore dogs are welcome.

Are there Crocodiles at Carmila Beach?

Crocodiles are not common on the beaches however sightings have been made here before.

There are creeks either side of the campgrounds which are great for fishing but also a perfect habitat for Salt Water Crocodiles.

Carmila Beach at low tide — Camping at Carmila Beach

Cost is $10 per vehicle per night.
*Update June 2022 – Cost is $12.50 per night per vehicle.

Maximum stay at Carmilla Beach Campground is 14 nights.

Our stay was 10th June 2018

Check out our: 16 Great Queensland Free Camps from Brisbane to Cairns

Carmila Beach Campground Contact Details

Phone: 1300 472 227
Address: 29 Esplanade, Carmila, Queensland
Website:

How to get there:

Follow the Bruce Highway north of Clairview or south of Mackay to the highway township of Carmila.

Turn right heading north at the Puma Fuel station into Music St which becomes Carmila Beach Rd.

Follow Carmila Beach Road for approx 6 kms to the T junction and turn right.

You can’t miss it.

Carmila Beach to Mackay

It is just over 103kms from Carmila Beach to Mackay.

Other great places to stay in the region:

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Safe travels

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Photography and Socials

Our camera equipment we use for all our photos and videos are:

Canon 800d – https://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.

Lenses

Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay .to/3nx5pyG This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lens – https://ebay.us/br9MeO This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to /33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lens – http://ebay.us/zWvfuI – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.

Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC – is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.

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Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane

It is always harder to find campgrounds around major cities, but there are a lot of great places for camping within 2 hours of Brisbane.

Whether you want to be camping close to Brisbane itself or whether you want to be out of the hustle and bustle of the city and would rather be beach camping near Brisbane at somewhere like Noosa North Shore.

Just over an hour from the heart of Brisbane is the Coochin Creek Campground where you can camp up in a beautiful bush setting beside Coochin Creek.

We have identified 25 great places for camping within 2 hours of Brisbane, the most of which we have stayed or visited ourselves over our 5+ years of travelling.

Our list also includes a couple of awesome places for beach camping within 2 hours of Brisbane however you do require a 4WD to access them.

The estimated time to reach these camping locations is from Brisbane City. They may be closer or further away depending on where you will be leaving from.

Camping within 2 hrs of Brisbane — Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane at Coochin Creek Campground

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Our List of Great Places for Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane

Camping within 1 hour of Brisbane
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Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane
Best Camping in Brisbane
Free Camping in Brisbane

Camping within 1 hour of Brisbane

There are a number of Showgrounds outside of their annual show times that offer camping within 1 hour of Brisbane.

Pine Rivers Showgrounds, Lawnton
Redcliffe Showgrounds, Redcliffe
Dayboro Showgrounds, Dayboro
Samford Showgrounds, Samford
Caboolture Showgrounds, Caboolture

Apart from these Brisbane Showgrounds which are good to use as a base, it is great to get out and explore some of the awesome spots for camping within 1 hour of Brisbane.

Here are the details of some fantastic local places to stay or go camping.

Albert Theaker Park Rest Area

How far is it from Brisbane?
45mins

What Facilities are available?
Toilets are available. There are bins and picnic tables available at this rest area which is right beside the highway and Willowbank Raceway. Camping is not available on Event days.

Camping in tents is allowed and it is accessible to Caravans, Camper Trailers, Motorhomes and Big Rigs.

Shaded by trees and no set sites. Drinking Water is available.

How much does it cost?
It is a Free for an overnight stay

Maximum Stay:
24hrs

Is it Pet Friendly?
Albert Theaker Park Rest Area is pet friendly

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: N/A
Address: Champions Way, Willowbank, Queensland
Website: N/A

Things to see and do in the Ipswich region:

Willowbank Raceway
Workshops Rail Museum
Queens Park, one of the oldest parks in Queensland

Check out these: 21 Best Things to do in and around Brisbane

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Camping within 2 hrs of Brisbane - Coochin Creek Campground — Coochin Creek

Coochin Creek Camping

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 7 mins

What Facilities are available?
There is a Toilet Block with very clean toilets but no showers. No potable water is available so you need to bring your own drinking water. Closest Dump Point is 14kms away in Beerwah.

Sites are well marked with some semi-shaded by trees. Campground is right alongside Coochin Creek which is a popular spot for fishing.

Mosquitos and Midges can be an issue at times therefore be sure to bring along insect repellant.

How much does it cost?
$6.75 per person, per night – Our stay was 18 & 19 August, 2020

Maximum Stay:
N/A

Is it Pet Friendly?
No – Domestic animals are not permitted in either the campground or day use area.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
Open fire pits are scattered throughout the Coochin Creek Campground and available to use only when Fire Bans are not in place.

Contact Details:
Phone: 13 74 68
Address: Coochin Creek Camping Road, Coochin Creek, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the region:

Wild Horse Mountain Lookout at sunset!
Strawberry Farms
Abandoned Dularcha Rail Tunnel

Beerwah Sportsground Camping

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 8mins

What Facilities are available?
Bookings are required. Limited sites are on offer, all of which are unpowered. Camping in tents is not permitted and you must be self-contained.

Update June 2022: Powered sites are now available as well as grey water outlets.

There are toilets, a small playground as well as the sports fields when they are not in use.

Drinking water is available. During our stay, there was a Coffee Van at the gate where you could buy Coffee and Smoothies.

A Dump Point is available on site. Right next door is a public swimming pool where you can pay a small fee for a shower, plus there is a skate park right alongside the sportsground.

Generators are allowed and gas is available. We had excellent phone coverage with both Telstra and Vodafone.

How much does it cost?
$15 per person, per night. Our stay was 20-21st August 2020

Maximum Stay:
72 hours in any 7 day period

Is it Pet Friendly?
Yes – Beerwah Sportsground is pet friendly therefore is dog friendly

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 07 5494 0513
Address: 32 Sportsground Drive, Beerwah, Queensland
Facebook:

Things to see and do in the Beerwah region:

Glass House Mountains
Australia Zoo

Gatton Free Camping

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 9 mins

What Facilities are available?
At the William Kemp Park at Gatton, there are no toilets and showers therefore only Self-Contained vehicles are permitted. Tent camping is not allowed. Clean serviced public toilets are just a 5 minute walk away.

Potable water is available and a Dump Point is provided on-site. There is also a sheltered picnic area, electric barbecue and bins.

Fairly level grassed area allowing drive-through capability with a circular access. Camping area is right alongside a creek lined with beautiful Jacaranda trees and within minutes walk to the Gatton township.

Generators are permitted.

How much does it cost?
Free – Our stay was 4 May 2021

Maximum Stay:
48hrs

Is it Pet Friendly?
Yes – pets are allowed at this Gatton Free Camp however dogs must be on a lead

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 1300 005 872
Address: 18 East Street, Gatton, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the Gatton region:

Gatton and District Historical Village
Queensland Transport Museum
The Barn and Scotty’s Garage

Read more about: Brisbane to Darwin Free Camping

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Jowarra Park

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 21mins

What Facilities are available?
Toilets are available. There are bins and picnic tables available at this rest area which is right beside the busy highway.

Camping in tents is allowed and it is accessible to Caravans, Camper Trailers and Motorhomes.

Well shaded by trees and no set sites. Water is not potable.

How much does it cost?
It is a Free for an overnight stay

Maximum Stay:
20hrs

Is it Pet Friendly?
Jowarra Park Rest Area is pet friendly however domestic animals are not permitted within nearby Mooloolah River National Park.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: N/A
Address: 2859 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview, Queensland
Website: N/A

Things to see and do in the region:

Mooloolah River Circuit – 500metre self-guided rainforest return walk along a crystal clear creek
Melaleuca Walk – 1.3km return walk *Platypus may be seen in the river at dawn and dusk

View our walk around video: Jowarra Park Rest Area

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Woodford Showgrounds

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 15mins

What Facilities are available?
Located within walking distance to Woodford Township. Toilets and Showers are available as well as drinking water. There are Bins and a Dump Point on-site.

Tents are permitted and accessible by Motorhomes, Caravans, Camper Trailers as well as Buses and Big Rigs.

Generators are not allowed.

How much does it cost?
$20 for 2 People – Powered Site or $120 for a 7 night stay
$15 for 2 People – Unpowered Site or $90 for a 7 night stay
$5 per extra person and Children under the age of 5 are free

Maximum Stay:
7 Nights then 7 Nights Away. This is allowed 2 times before you have to stay away for a 3 month period.

Is it Pet Friendly?
The Woodford Showground is pet friendly and therefore dogs are allowed.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 0437 390 862
Address: 38 Neurum Road, Woodford, Queensland
Website :

Things to see and do in the Woodford region:

Woodford Folk Festival

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Moreton Island Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane

Camping within 1.5 – 2 hours of Brisbane

Within 1 – 2 hours of Brisbane there are plenty of fabulous camping spots.

After travelling right around Australia, we have recently taken the time to once again explore our own back yard and have stayed at most of these camping grounds that are within 1 – 2 hours of our home town of Brisbane.

Camping within areas in and around little country towns, near dams and lakes or in bush settings besides creeks as well as on the World’s 3rd & 4th Largest Sand Islands, all within 1 – 2 hours of Brisbane is awesome.

Toowoomba Showgrounds

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 46 mins

What Facilities are available?
There is an amenities block with toilets and showers in the main camping area. A Laundry with a coin-operated Washing Machine and Dryer is also available. We used the washing machine during our stay and it takes 4 x $1 coins.

The grounds are extremely spacious and suitable for all size vehicles. We chose to camp at the lower back area. We had direct lake views and there are heaps of ducks, geese and turtles as well as lots and lots of corellas and other birdlife.

A Dump Point is on site. It is free for people camping on the grounds and $5 for public use.

Drinking water is available. Generators are permitted.

How much does it cost?
$25 – 2 Adults and 2 Children
$5 per additional person, per night
Our stay was for 4 Nights from 27 February to 2 March 2021

Maximum Stay:
No limit

Is it Pet Friendly?
Yes, the Toowoomba Showgrounds allow pets therefore it is dog friendly

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 07 4634 7400
Address: Glenvale Road, Glenvale, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the Toowoomba region:

Cobb & Co Museum
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (in September)
Picnic Point

Read about heaps more: Things to do Toowoomba and Darling Downs

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Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane - Toogoolawah — Toogoolawah Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane

Toogoolawah History Museum and Old Railway Station Free Camping Area

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 30 min

What Facilities are available?
There are no facilities at the Toogoolawah History Museum and Old Railway Free Campground just a bin to place your rubbish. It is a flat open campground suitable for all sized vehicles.

You must be self-contained and no tents are allowed.

Just 50 metres away there are public toilets which are reported to be very clean however we didn’t have a need to use them as we have our own in the Motorhome.

The nearest Dump Point is at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds.

We had good Telstra phone coverage.

How much does it cost?
Cost to stay is Free! Our stay was 2nd October 2020

Maximum Stay:
24hrs

Is it Pet Friendly?
The Toogoolawah History Museum & Old Railway Station Free Camping Area is pet friendly. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 07 5424 4000
Address: Gardner Street, Toogoolawah, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the Toogoolawah region:

Somerset Dam
Wivenhoe Dam

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Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane -Cooroy — Cooroy Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane

Cooroy RV Stopover

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 36 mins in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

What Facilities are available?
The Cooroy RV Stopover is just a leisurely walk into the main street of Cooroy and just 20 minutes drive from Noosa.

This grassed camping area is suitable only for self-contained vehicles including Motorhomes, Caravans and big rigs. Grey water must not be released onto the ground. No tents are allowed.

There are no toilets or showers and generators are not permitted.

A Dump Point, bins and potable water is available but you will need a 4 way tap handle connector to access the water.

We had good Telstra and Vodafone coverage while we were temporarily parked up there.

How much does it cost?
$12 per night.
We didn’t stay but you can view our video taken on 6 April 2018

Maximum Stay:
72 hours

Is it Pet Friendly?
The Cooroy RV Stopover is pet friendly therefore dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 0458 650 285
Address: 17 Mary Street, Cooroy, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the Cooroy region:

Noosa National Park
Eumundi Markets
Montville & Maleny

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Somerset Park Campground

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 22 minutes

What Facilities are available?
There are toilets and showers as well as drinking water. The campground has large grass sites accessible to all vehicles and tent camping is allowed.

Powered and Unpowered sites are available with some campsites on the waterfront of the Stanley River.

Bins, Gas BBQ and a playground are provided however there is no Dump Point.

Ice, firewood, drinks and ice creams are available for purchase. Telstra and other mobile reception is available.

How much does it cost?

Categories	Off Peak	Peak	Premium	Extras
Powered	$38.00	$45.00	$48.00	$11.00
Drive On	$29.00	$36.00	$40.00	$11.00
Tent Only	$23.00	$28.00	$34.00	$11.00

Above rates are for 1 -2 people. Additional person $11 and Children under 5 are free
Seniors receive $2 off nightly fee
Roadside Assistance Members receive 10% off nightly fee
Note: There is a 7 night minimum stay at Christmas and 4 night minimum stay at Easter

Maximum Stay:
No limit

Is it Pet Friendly?
Dogs are not permitted at the Somerset Park Campground. This is a SEQ Water Regulation.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
Yes – campfires are permitted provided there is not a fire ban in place at the time.

Contact Details:
Phone: 0428 180 450
Address: 2210 Esk-Kilcoy Road, Somerset Dam, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the Somerset Dam region:

Somerset Dam and The Spit
Wivenhoe Dam

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Federation Park

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 48 minutes

What Facilities are available?
There is a small carpark area with space for a limited number of vehicles to park overnight within the designated areas only. It is a bitumen area suitable for camper trailers, Campervans, Caravans and Motorhomes. Camping in tents is not permitted.

There are toilets but no showers. Non potable water, bins and picnic shelters including barbecues are available.

A playground and grassy area beyond the carpark provides a great place for the kids and to walk the dog.

Mobile phone coverage is good.

How much does it cost?
Free

Maximum Stay:
24 hrs in any 7 day period

Is it Pet Friendly?
Yes – dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: N/A
Address: 772 Drayton Connection Road, Vale View, Queensland
Website: N/A

Things to see and do in the Toowoomba region:

Cobb & Co Museum
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (in September)
Picnic Point

Read heaps more about: Things to do Toowoomba and Darling Downs

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Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane - Moreton Island — Gutter Bar, Moreton Island

Moreton Island Camping

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 15 min Ferry Ride from Port of Brisbane

What Facilities are available?
To access any of the 10 Moreton Island Camping Grounds, you must have a 4WD. Passengers can take the ferry and access the nearest camping ground on foot.

There are 5 campgrounds and 5 camping zones along the beach.

Ben – Ewa Campground
North-East Camping Zone
South-East Camping Zone
Blue Lagoon Campground
North Point Campground
South-West Camping Zone
The Wrecks Campground
Comboyuro Point Campground
North-West Camping Zone
Yellow Patch Zone

Not all Moreton Camping areas have facilities. We stayed at Yellow Patch and there are toilets, water and an outdoor cold shower at the nearby North Point Campground.

Our most recent stays were 3 – 10 Nov, 2019 and November 2021.

From February 2020, all camping and vehicle access permits are booked and managed through Mulgumpin Camping.

There is a General Store at Kooringal and Bulwer for general supplies.

How much does it cost?
Moreton Island Camping Permit: $6.75 per person, per night or $27 per family per night.

Vehicle Access Permit: 1 month Permit is $53.65. Annual Permit is $270 per vehicle.

Cost of Ferry: Go to the Moreton Island Adventures website. The Micat departs from 14 Howard Smith Drive, Port of Brisbane.

Maximum Stay:
No limit

Is it Pet Friendly?
Dogs are not allowed while camping on Moreton Island.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
Yes but only in the camping zones and provided no fire bans are in place. Please extinguish all campfires with water, do not cover over with sand.

Contact Details:
Phone: 07 3506 2371
Address: Various locations
Website:

Things to see and do on Moreton Island:

Blue Lagoon
The Gutter Bar
Champagne Pools
Cape Moreton
Tangalooma Wrecks

View our video: Moreton Island, EVERYTHING you Need to Know

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Camping within 2hrs of Brisbane - Springbrook National Park — Natural Bridge

Springbrook National Park Camping – The Settlement Campground

How far is it from Brisbane?
1 hr 23 minutes in the Gold Coast Hinterland

What Facilities are available?
There are only 11 unpowered sites available. Sites are approx 10m x 4.2m. A camping tag with booking number must be displayed at your campsite.

They are suitable for Tents, Camper trailers, Campervans and Motorhomes 10 metres and under in length. Sites are not wide enough to accommodate caravans.

There are toilets but no showers. Drinking water and a cooking shelter including free electric barbecues are available as well as bins.

Use of Generators is not permitted. The Camping area is just a short walk to the top of the Purling Brook Falls by way of a linked track.

Mobile phone coverage is poor in the campground.

How much does it cost?
$6.75 per person, per night

Maximum Stay:
N/A

Is it Pet Friendly?
No Dogs are allowed as it is National Park

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 13 74 68
Address: Carricks Road, Springbrook, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in Springbrook National Park:

Purling Brook Falls
Natural Bridge
The Best of All Lookouts

Read more about: Springbrook National Park

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Bribie Island Camping – Ocean Beach

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 36 mins

What Facilities are available?
The designated camping areas of Ocean Beach can only be accessed by 4WD. Campsite Zone 1 is 16km north of the beach access point on North Street. Campsites are accessible via the defined tracks.

There are toilets, cold showers and non-potable water unsuitable for drinking is available. A Portable Toilet waste disposal point is provided. All of these facilities are accessed by Track ‘P’.

Campsites are numbered and suitable for tent camping and camper trailers only. Generators are not permitted.

Mobile Phone coverage is generally available.

How much does it cost?
Camping Permit Cost: $6.75 per person, per night. $27 for Families

Vehicle Access Permit: 1 Month Permit is $51.50. Annual Permit is $160.80

Maximum Stay:
N/A

Is it Pet Friendly?
Pets are not allowed

Are you allowed to have a fire?
Yes – in fire rings only except when fire bans apply

Contact Details:
Phone: 13 74 68
Address: 4×4 Access Track, Welsby, Bribie Island, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do on Bribie Island:

Fort Bribie

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Kilcoy Camping – Kilcoy Showgrounds

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 25 minutes

What Facilities are available?
The Showgrounds are located 2.7kms from the town centre of Kilcoy. Powered sites and water are available. Toilets and Showers are provided with disabled access.

Level grassed campsites suitable for Motorhomes, Caravans, Camper trailers, Campervans and big rigs however no tent camping is allowed.

There is a Dump Point on site along with bins. Telstra and other mobile phone reception is available at the showgrounds.

How much does it cost?
$16 per site per night, powered or unpowered. Cash only

Maximum Stay:
7 Nights

Is it Pet Friendly?
The Kilcoy Showgrounds is Pet friendly. Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash at all times.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 07 5424 4000 or 0409 344 756
Address: 26 Showgrounds Road, Woolmar via Kilcoy, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the Kilcoy region:

Big Yowie Kilcoy

Lake Moogerah Camping – Camp Moogerah

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 19 minutes

What Facilities are available?
Camp Moogerah has powered and unpowered sites. Unpowered sites are located right by the water with stunning lake views while powered sites have views of the lake through the trees.

It is suitable for Caravans, Motorhomes, Campervans and Camper trailers and they also have cabins and on-site dormatory style accommodation.

There are toilets and showers along with drinking water. Camp Moogerah offers direct access to the lake and they have their own boat ramp.

Catering for school camps and functions, they can facilitate a number of sporting activities and also have kayak hire.

Telstra and other mobile phone reception is available.

How much does it cost?
$40 per night for 2 people

Maximum Stay:
N/A

Is it Pet Friendly?
Camp Moogerah is pet friendly therefore they allow dogs.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 0417 741 963
Address: 880 Lake Moogerah Road, Moogerah, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in and around Moogerah Dam:

Walk across the Moogerah Dam Wall
Water skiing
Picnic or BBQ

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5 Essentials – Outside RV Accessories

To plug your RV with standard 15amp in to standard residential 10amp power source you will need a converter. We love our waterproof Ampfibian and after over 4 years it’s still perfect.
Most people carry a Generator for back up power. 4wd Supacentre has a good low cost and popular generator while the Yamaha 2000w is a robust yet quiet excellent performer.
A 20m 15amp Power Lead will ensure you reach your power source in Caravan Parks and Campgrounds.
You will want a good blue Drinking Water Hose. Your typical green garden hose is not suitable for drinking from.
A 4 way tap handle will help you find water whenever you need it

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Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane

We have identified 4 great places for camping within 2 hours of Brisbane including a great spot for beach camping within 2 hours of Brisbane.

Cobb & Co Nine Mile Campground

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 59 mins

What Facilities are available?
Cobb & Co Nine Mile Campground have amazing facilities and is very family friendly. There are plenty of things to entertain the kids including:

Fort Playground
BMX Track
Water Slide
Pirate Ship Playground
Cobbs Farm Yard
Walking Tracks
Billabong

They have toilets, showers and drinking water. Also there are camp kitchens, a Coffee Bar and a Kiosk with ice, wood, ice creams and other general items.

Sites are grass, level, unpowered and unmarked. You can choose whether you would like to camp down by the billabong, close to the playgrounds, in a secluded area or close to amenities.

Suitable for tents, motorhoomes, caravans, campervans, campertrailers and big rigs.

How much does it cost?
$15 per Adult per night
$10 per Child (2 – 18 years) per night
Under 2 years are free
We didn’t stay but this video was taken on 23rd June 2018

Maximum Stay:
N/A

Is it Pet Friendly?
Cobb & Co Nine Mile Campground is pet friendly. Dogs are therefore allowed.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
Campfires are allowed. BYO Wood or purchase from the on-site Kiosk. Use of chainsaws are permitted.

Contact Details:
Phone: 07 5483 5065
Address:1484 Noosa Road, Tandur, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the Tandur region:

Booloumba Creek

Read more about: Cobb & Co Nine Mile Campground

Kenilworth Camping – Charlie Moreland Campground

How far is it from Brisbane?
2 hrs 13 mins

What Facilities are available?
Charlie Moreland Campground is suitable for caravans, campervans, camper trailers, motorhomes as well as tent camping. Access to the campground is via a 5km unsealed road.

The road has potholes in sections so you may need to go slow. It can be accessed however by 2WD in normal conditions.

Grassy undefined spaces in an open bush setting beside Little Yabba Creek.

Flushing toilets and water is available but it is unsuitable for drinking without treatment as it is pumped from the creek and may cause illness.

Gas BBQs and tables in the day use area.

Use of generators is permitted. Mobile Phone Coverage is not available.

How much does it cost?
$6.75 per person, per night

Maximum Stay:
N/A

Is it Pet Friendly?
No – as it is National Park pets are not allowed.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
Yes. Fires are permitted provided there are no fire bans at the time. There are individual fire rings and you must bring your own clean cut firewood.

Contact Details:
Phone: 07 5446 0925
Address: Sunday Creek Road, Kenilworth, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the Kenilworth region:

Kenilworth Bakery – 1kg Donut Challenge & home to the 1kg Sausage Roll
Kenilworth Dairies

Noosa North Shore Camping

How far is it from Brisbane?
2hrs 24mins

What Facilities are available?
New toilet blocks and a new large covered camp kitchen have been added to the Noosa North Shore Beachfront Campground in 2020. There’s BBQs and seating and outdoor beach showers.

A lot more powered sites are available and sites are now marked, quite large and able to accommodate Caravans, Campers and Motorhomes.

Unpowered sites are also available. They are set amongst bushland on the opposite side to the main camping area.

There is no drinking water so you need to bring your own with you. Use of Generators is not permitted.

Telstra and Vodafone coverage but it’s a bit slow.

How much does it cost?
Off peak stay for 2 people, Beach area $50 for powered site, Bush camp $47.50 powered. Unpowered sites are $35. Extra person over 5 years old is $11.50 per night.
Our stays were 18-24 April 2018 and 27th to 31st August 2018

Maximum Stay:
N/A

Is it Pet Friendly?
Noosa North Shore Campground is not pet friendly so dogs are not allowed in the campground.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 07 5449 8811
Address: 240 Wilderness Track, Noosa North Shore, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the Noosa region:

Noosa National Park
The Noosa Everglades
Noosa North Shore

Kenilworth Showgrounds

How far is it from Brisbane?
1hr 58mins

What Facilities are available?
There are plenty of toilets. Showers are coin-operated. $1 coin for a 3 minute hot shower. Drinking water is available.

Level grassy areas with spots also by the river. The grounds include a cricket oval, rodeo arena, swimming pool and skate park.

There are bins and a Dump Point. To access please phone the caretakers on 0438 849 947.

Within walking distance to shops, hotel, Kenilworth Cheese Factory, museum library and bowls club.

Telstra and other mobile reception is available.

How much does it cost?
Powered sites per night $22 – up to 2 persons
Unpowered sites per night $15 – up to 2 persons
Extra person per night $6, Children under 14 FREE

Maximum Stay:
N/A

Is it Pet Friendly?
Yes – dogs are allowed.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 0438 849 947
Address: Charles Street, Kenilworth, Queesland
Facebook:

Things to see and do in the Kenilworth region:

Kenilworth Bakery 1kg Donut Challenge
Kenilworth Dairies for delicious cheese and yoghurt

Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park

How far is it from Brisbane?
2hrs 7 mins

What Facilities are available?
There are toilets, showers, laundry and a Camp Kitchen with a 6 burner BBQ, refrigerator, sink, kitchen cupboards, table and chairs and a wonderful slow combustion wood heater.

The Falls Cafe is open 7 days for breakfast and lunch serving delicious burgers, devonshire teas, fish and chips and other daily specials. Plus they sell gifts, coffee, ice creams and souvenirs.

Drinking water, bins and pull through bays. Gas refills available. Suitable for tents and all size vehicles.

Located right across the road from the Queen Mary Falls.

How much does it cost?
Powered Site – $31 pn for 2 people Low Season and $38 pn High Season
Unpowered – $28 pn for 2 people Low Season and $33 pn in High Season
Children 3-16yrs $5 pn and Additional Adult $10 pn Low Season
Children 3-16yrs $7 pn and Additional Adult $15 pn High Season
Weekly rates available. Seniors Discount available. Holiday Rates apply. Maximum 6 per site
Our stay was 11 & 12 Mar 2021

Maximum Stay:
N/A

Is it Pet Friendly?
Yes it is pet friendly however conditions apply. Note – pets are not allowed in the National Park

Are you allowed to have a fire?
Yes – there is a communal fire pit available

Contact Details:
Phone: 07 4664 7151
Address: Spring Creek Road, Killarney, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the Killarney region:

Queen Mary Falls
Condamine River – 4WD over 14 River Crossings

Bowenville Reserve Camping Area

How far is it from Brisbane?
2h 9min

What Facilities are available?
Located right alongside Oakey Creek with level camping areas in a quiet bush setting. There are toilets but no showers. A playground and picnic tables and shelters are the only other facilities.

No water is available and it can become boggy after wet weather. Use of Generators is permitted. It is suitable for tents, motorhomes, caravans and campers.

We had Telstra and Vodafone coverage.

How much does it cost?
Cost to stay is free! Our stay was3 & 4 Mar 2021

Maximum Stay:
7 Day Limit

Is it Pet Friendly?
Bowenville Reserve is pet friendly therefore allows dogs

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 13 18 72
Address: Norwin Road, Wainui Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the Bowenville region:

The Dingo Barrier Fence
Kaimkillenbun – the longest single named town in Queensland

View our video: Wow, World’s Longest Fence over 5600km

Best Camping around Brisbane

Lawnton Showgrounds

We find the best camping around Brisbane is the Lawnton Showgrounds. Whenever we are based back in Brisbane for periods of time, we choose to stay at the Lawnton Showgrounds.

It is only 38 minutes to the Brisbane City, is very handy to the train and only a 5 minute drive to Strathpine Centre, the closest major Shopping Centre.

Free Camping in Brisbane

Hugh Muntz Park

Like most major cities, places for Free Camping in Brisbane are few and far between. The only designated free camping in Brisbane is at the Hugh Muntz Park.

Hugh Muntz Park is just 30 minutes from the city of Brisbane. It offers overnight free camping with a maximum of 3 nights for Recreational Vehicles but you must be self-contained.

Other great places for camping around 2 hours of Brisbane and beyond

As you continue out of Brisbane, here are some other great places for camping that are around 3 hours of Brisbane.

Kingsley Grove Estate

How far is it from Brisbane?
2hrs 46mins

What Facilities are available?
Kingsley Grove Estate offers free camping for up to 48hrs for fully self-contained vehicles. There are no powered sites but they do allow generators. Level grassed area opposite the Cellar Door.

There is a communal fire pit for travellers to sit around the campfire and enjoy a bottle of chilled wine from Kingsley Grove Estate of course.

Wine tastings are available and the restaurant is open on weekends. Be sure to have a wine ice cream and one of their delicious wood-fired pizzas!

How much does it cost?
No cost – It is Free
Our stay was 4 & 5 Oct 2020

Maximum Stay:
Up to 48hrs

Is it Pet Friendly?
Kingsley Grove Estate is pet friendly therefore they allow dogs

Are you allowed to have a fire?
Use of the Communal Fire Pit only

Contact Details:
Phone: 0414 230 128
Address: 49 Stuart Valley Drive, Goodger, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do near Kingsley Grove:

Pottique Lavendar Farm
Kingaroy Observatory

Inskip Point Camping

How far is it from Brisbane?
2hrs 53mins

What Facilities are available?

There are 7 Inskip Camping Grounds:

Sarawak West
M.V. Sarawak
M.V. Beagle
M.V. Natone
S.S. Dorrigo
Dorrigo South
Pelican Bay

Most camping areas require 4WD access. M.V. Sarawak, where we stayed with our motorhome, is accessible by 2WD in normal conditions.

There are toilets but no water so bring your own water especially for drinking.

Generators up to 2.0Kva are allowed. Use of chainsaws are not permitted.

A Dump Point is available in nearby Rainbow Beach. We use collapsible water bottles and you can also fill your water bottles in Rainbow Beach.

Mobile Phone coverage is limited. Midges and Sandflies can be bad so take plenty of insect repellant and relief.

A permit tag with your booking number must be displayed clearly at your campsite at all times.

How much does it cost?
$6.75 per person per night. Our stay was 4 Feb 2016

Maximum Stay:
30 days

Is it Pet Friendly?
Yes – dogs must be kept under control and on a leash at all times

Are you allowed to have a fire?
Yes provided there are no fire bans are in place at the time

Contact Details:
Phone: 13 74 68
Address: Inskip Point Road, Inskip Point Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in and around Inskip Point:

Fraser Island
Rainbow Beach Coloured Sands
Feed Dolphins at Tin Can Bay

Tiaro Free Camping

How far is it from Brisbane?
2hrs 52mins

What Facilities are available?
The Tiaro Memorial Park is only a small camping area but it does have toilets and hot showers on the Visitors Information Centre side of the park.

It is suitable for both self-contained and non-self contained vehicles however no tents are allowed. Drinking water is available. Generators are permitted.

We had good Telstra and Vodafone coverage.

How much does it cost?
Cost to stay is free! Our stay was 3 Jan 2019

Maximum Stay:
48hrs

Is it Pet Friendly?
Tiaro Memoral Park is pet friendly. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. You must pick up after your pet also.

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 1300 794 929
Address: Cnr Inman & Price Streets, Tiaro, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the region:
Tiaro Christmas Cottage
Retro Espresso Tiaro

Stanthorpe Camping – Stanthorpe Showgrounds

How far is it from Brisbane?
2hrs 41 mins

What Facilities are available?
There are plenty of toilet and showers and large open grassy site areas at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds. It is suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campers and rooftop tents. No single tents or swags.

Powered and Unpowered sites. Potable water is available to campers and a Dump Point is on site for showground patrons only.

How much does it cost?
Powered $25 per night
Unpowered $20 per night
Additional Person $10 per night
Note: Cash only – No Eftpos
Our Stay was 8 Mar 2021

Maximum Stay:
N/A

Is it Pet Friendly?
Stanthorpe Showgrounds allow pets

Are you allowed to have a fire?
No

Contact Details:
Phone: 07 4681 2107
Address: 8 High Street, Stanthorpe, Queensland
Website:

Things to see and do in the region:
Suttons Drink Factory
Castle Glen Winery
Stanthorpe Cheese Factory

Pin – Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane

Pin – Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane and beyond

Have you been camping within 2 hours of Brisbane? Let us know if there are any other great camping spots within 2 hours of Brisbane to add to our list!

Safe travels

Kev & Adele
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Camp Grounds

Beerwah Sportsground, Beerwah Queensland

The Beerwah Sportsground turned out to be an excellent place to stay to explore the surrounding region.

Beerwah is in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and is near the beautiful Glasshouse Mountains in Queensland.

The Beerwah Sportsground no longer provides power, unfortunately the Sunshine Coast Council put a stop to it, however it is still a great value place to stay.

Update June 2022:

Powered sites are now available again at the Beerwah Sportsground and they also now have grey water outlets.

Our campsite at the Beerwah Sportsground — Beerwah Sportsground

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Beerwah Sportsground Camping Facilities

Water is available to connect to and there are toilets and bins on site.

The swimming pool complex next door offers $2 hot showers and a great place to enjoy a swim and cool off in the warmer months.

The Tent area at the Beerwah Sportsground

Exercise equipment at Beerwah Sportsground

There is an outdoor exercise equipment area to use plus there is a children’s playground. There’s also the football grounds to run and play and the public swimming pool is just next door.

A skate park is also nearby providing lots to do for kids.

It is a 3 nights maximum stay within any 7 night period at the Beerwah Sportsground.

We had excellent phone coverage with both Telstra and Vodafone.

Check out all of the awesome spots for: Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane

Is the Beerwah Sportsground Pet Friendly?

The Beerwah Sportsground is pet friendly and therefore dogs are allowed.

The Wandering Bean Mobile Cafe at the Beerwah Sportsground

A mobile coffee van is also onsite with the Wandering Bean Mobile Cafe located at the entrance to the Sportsground.

ALDI, a chemist and a range of other shops are all an easy walk away.

We found it to be quiet and peaceful and we had plenty of space around us.

How to Book into the Beerwah Sportsground:

To check for availability and book a site we recommend to contact the Beerwah Sportsground prior to arrival.

The local Beerwah Discount Tyres & Batteries Store were superb in helping us with a problem tyre valve and we can highly recommend them too.

The cost to stay is $15 per night for 2 adults on an unpowered site.

Our stay was 20-21st August 2020

How to get to the Beerwah Sportsground:

Take the Roys Road exit from the Bruce Highway and follow Roys Rd to Beerwah and go through the traffic lights to the rounadbout and turn right in to Roberts Road.

From Roberts Road take the first right in to Sportsground Drive and continue in to the Beerwah Sportsground.

Beerwah Sportsground Contact Details:

Phone: 07 5494 0513
Address: 32 Sportsground Drive, Beerwah, Queensland
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5 Essentials – 4WD Accessories

4WD Recovery Tracks will get you out of most situations, especially in sand. We bought a pair of these generic branded tracks that have worked well whilst other brands include the Australian made TRED or the Australian Designed and made MAXTRAX 4wd Recovery Tracks.
For our 4WD we went with this EDECOA 1500 3000w Pure Sine Wave Inverter which has been excellent value and works great.
I’m a massive fan of my Victron IP65 15a Battery Charger. I use it often to give batteries a boost and it really is an essential part of my tool kit.
When camping my Kings 200w Solar Blanket gets a lot of use and works really well. Only downside is it doesn’t work with Lithium batteries.
Brass Tyre Deflators are a fast and easy way to lower your tyre pressure to your desired level. Perfect for when you are hitting the beach.

Things to see and do in and around Beerwah Sportsground

Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo is close by and a great day out to see many amazing animals and visit the Animal Hospital.

Cuddle a Koala and watch the Crocodile show at the Crocoseum.

Australia Zoo is only a few minutes from the Beerwah Sportsground — Australia Zoo

The Big Mower

See the Big Mower and add it to your list of Big Things to See around Australia.

Glass House Mountains

The Glass House Mountains are stunning and there are several mountains available to climb, all at varying level of difficulty.

The Wild Horse Mountain Lookout offers the perfect place to witness the spectacular views of the Glasshouse Mountains at sunset.

A short but steep climb to the lookout provides stunning 360 degree views.

Visit Maleny and Montville

A trip in to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland includes a visit to the beautiful small townships of Maleny and Montville.

Here you can see waterfalls, walk National Parks, visit wonderful Farms and Dairy’s and witness the incredible views from several lookouts.

Pin – Beerwah Sportsground

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Kev & Adele
Indefinite Leave

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Photography and Socials

Our camera equipment we use for all our photos and videos are:

Canon 800d – https://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.

Lenses

Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/3nx5pyG This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lens – https://ebay.us/br9MeO This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lens – http://ebay .us/zWvfuI – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.

Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC – is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.

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