Family-friendly coastal camping in Queensland
Rainforests, surf beaches, waterfalls, mountains and easy access to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
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Creek and Antique Camping
55 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Calen, QLD
We have a selection of beautiful creek side locations where you can enjoy the clear, fresh running water and a selection of other sites only a short walk from the water. Conveniently located just a short drive off the Bruce Highway our sites are not designated, you choose your own on arrival
While staying, you will have the opportunity to take a walk into the past to view a private collection of Australiana, including a working stationary, engine display and vintage kitchen with wood stoves.
Access to the property is via a creek crossing so it is advisable to phone ahead if there has been recent rain or rainfall is forecast.
Toilets are located on the property but campers will need their own shower facilities and take all waste with them on departure. Campfires are permitted but must be contained at all times in a fire pits that we also have for your use
Calen is a small cane growing and cattle town with a general store, pharmacy, service station, butcher and the local pub. Zarby's cafe is a short drive away if you would like to dine in for breakfast or lunch in a retro style setting.
Each site fee is for 2 adults and kids stay at no cost
Pets are welcome.
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1770 Eco Camp, Agnes Water
87 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Agnes Water, QLD
Eco Style camping nestled in 42 acres of bush land in the Agnes Water Hinterland.
We offer a variety of different site options. Currently we have powered sites for you to rock up in your choice of accomodation or our custom styled Eco Tents which offers a very comfortable option for those that don't want to bring their van or tent.
We also offer modern amenities including showers, toilets, camp kitchen, walk trails, swimming holes, and much more.
Pet friendly areas available.
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Lakeview
42 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Beachmere, QLD
Lakeview is situated near the seaside village of Beachmere on just under 50 picturesque acres of Australian bushland, 45 minutes from the Brisbane CBD and 10 minutes off the Bruce Highway.
Experience the stunning vistas by the three billabongs while nestled in nature. Take nature walks, canoe and swim. Enjoy the flora, native animals and abundant birdlife or just relax by the campfire with the cooling sea breezes to add to the comfort and laid back lifestyle beside your own private open fire.
You can have the best of both worlds, the bush on one hand and the bay on the other with Caboolture River boat ramp just 5 minutes away, giving you access to Moreton Bay. So why not kick back and relax away from the stress of city life.
Lakeview is a private property not a commercial business, Lakeview is suitable for self-sufficient campers. There are no amenities, so you need to bring or hire your own. All payments are accepted as a donation to help maintain the grounds for our extended Lakeview family.
Dogs permitted, see our FAQs in Property Rules.
Campfires permitted, see our FAQs in Property Rules.
Firewood is available to purchase, Honesty box on site.
Please read the cancelation/credit policy as set and prescribed through the hipcamp platform.
Unfortunately to keep our bookings viable and our gates open, no special allowance is made for illness, weather, mechanical breakdowns ect. If you have concerns please book last minute
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Ilbilbie Station Farm Stay
15 sites · RVs1001 acres · Ilbilbie, QLD
Ilbilbie Station is 1001 acres. There are no neighbours to annoy, as we reside at the end of Landells Road. Our property is a small family owned working cattle station. There is native wildlife , birds and kangaroos . Sit and relax , take a dip in the creek or explore the property . There's a service station just up the road for food, ice, fuel etc
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Peaceful Riverside Camping
12 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Howard, QLD
If you are looking for a peaceful escape then come and experience our 60 acres of beautiful riverfront bliss. Bring your paddle boards, boats, kayaks and bikes to enjoy all the area has to offer. We have a private pontoon for you to enjoy. The property also has lovely walking tracks to explore and fire pits guests are welcome to use.Howard township only 3 km away and we are just 35 minutes from Hervey Bay. Our other property is only a short walk away so we will be able to help with anything if you need it. All guests must be self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Leave no trace. We do have a few cows so dogs to be on a leash at night and please don’t let them chase the cows.Fire pits available to use, collect your own fire wood.
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Buxton Bush Camp
14 sites · RVs, Tents650 acres · Buxton, QLD
A 650 acre grazing and cattle breeding property flanked by the Isis River on two sides. Located upstream from Burrum Heads and Walkers Point, boating enthusiasts can explore the river system easily and the area is known as having some of the best fishing, prawning and crabbing waterways in the south east QLD.
Good access for all types of vehicles,
Buxton is a small fishing town situated on the banks of the Burrum River at the southern end of the Isis Shire. It's about 20 kilometres off the Bruce Highway and upstream from Burrum Heads and Walkers Point. There is a general store, picnic facilities and boat ramp. Buxton offers a relaxed lifestyle with pleasant surroundings. Boat enthusiasts are able to explore four river systems from this village.
Dog friendly (refer rules please!).
Toilet available for guests to use.
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AU$22
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Boho Wilderness Noosa Farm Lake
9 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Boreen Point, QLD
We are part of Noosa Hinterland, situated at the start of the Everglades, more than 40% of Australia’s bird species is found here.
Lake Cootharaba is at it’s peak, 4ft deep. It’s great for sailing, SUP, kayaking, kite surfing and swimming. There are wood fired BBQs and picnic seats all along the foreshore. Public showers/toilets too.
Upon coming down Lake Flat Rd, you’ll see 4 letterboxes, turn LEFT here and travel down a private road approx 100mts, you’ll see 1 white bali flag and our Boho Wilderness sign on pink post, this is CAMP entry.
In the rainforest, there is a large picnic table for your enjoyment, explore at leisure.
We have a designated camping area, fenced in, with 8 sites, all numbered. You could have a view across open paddocks/dam of our horses.
NOOSA EVERGLADES are calling you to visit.
Camp sites are in horseshoe layout.
Fires are ONLY ALLOWED in fire pit.
Check in at 1pm and check out is flexible, on agreement with host.
Please message owner 1hr prior to arriving.
CHECK IN AFTER 6pm STRICTLY AT OWNERS DISCRETION
Well behaved dogs are welcome, please keep them on a leash,
please add them to booking, under EXTRAS $10 each (2dogs max.)
NO DOGS IN RAINFOREST. Kids can feed goats and pony. Goats come through trail of SITE 4. No dogs are allowed in SITE 4. Thank you.
*** There is bore water tap at shower block.
*** 2 portlaloo’s which are emptied and sanitised twice daily.
***HOT SHOWER AVAILABLE
* Goat feeding is at 8:30am weekends for kids, adults by request, & most days on school holidays.
We are a coastal village by the Lake.
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* 1km to the Lake, foreshore has several BBQ (wood fired) and picnic tables to enjoy. Showers/toilets available at 2 points along foreshore.
* Kids and dog beach available at the kids park, at Lake (4ft at its deepest).
* Boat ramp for access to lake or Everglades. A canoe launching ramp available at Elanda Point. 7mins away. If looking at tides, lookup Teewah beach for lake tides.
* Cafe/general store located at the lake, open 7am-2pm.
* Apollonian Hotel has bistro, and outdoor dining. Dog friendly.
2nd & 4th FRI night 6-9:30pm OPEN MIC
Every Sunday 12-3pm Smokehouse and Live Music
*2km to Noosa Habitat, bistro and brewery. Hiking tracks to Harry’s Hut too. NO DOMESTIC ANIMALS ALLOWED. But ample wildlife.
* 20 mins to Tewantin/Noosaville.
*Pomona market (18kms) opened Sat 7-12.
*Noosa beaches and national park 30mins.
Dog walking at Ringtail creek, on McKinnon Dr.
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Travellers Rest 1770 in Agnes Water
32 sites · RVs, Tents44 acres · Round Hill, QLD
Ecotourism certified Traveller’s Rest 1770 in Agnes Water, offers spacious and tranquil eco-camping, surrounded by native and untouched bushland in Agnes Water on the Discovery Coast!
Enjoy the newest attraction on the Discovery Coast! Our brand-new 386.6 m long bushland boardwalk. The boardwalk is wheelchair-accessible and the use is complimentary for all our campers.
We now offer powered sites if you book direct.
Immerse yourself in a truly restful experience on our 44 acres bush property, just outside of Agnes Water, Queensland. We invite you to enjoy a unique eco-camping experience, whilst having the comfort of new and well-maintained amenities with HOT SHOWERS. The lush dam is bursting with water lilies, while water birds visit for a refreshing drink. Start your day with the calls of Kookaburra’s, nestled in the tall Gumtrees and settle by your campfire to the complete solitude of starry skies at the end of your day.
BushTracks
Ecotourism certified “BushTracks” takes you on a journey through native Australian bushland, rich with Bushtucker and Bush Medicine. Learn about traditional and cultural uses of plants, embark on a journey through past and present and learn about cultural burning practices protecting our land. Several native beehives keep the diversity of our plants thriving all year around. Wildlife habitats can be seen on the peaceful walk through our ever-changing bushland. The vast variety of native trees inhabit over 60 species of birds. Bring your binoculars – you never know which bird you might spot on the day!
Stop for a minute and give yourself the opportunity to truly immerse in nature!
After an informative walk through the canopy of tall gumtrees, you will enjoy a delicious cup of local, organic Tielka Tea, accompanied by Wattle Seed Choc Chip Cookies and Davidson Plum Slice from Dreamtime Tuka – a majority owned Aboriginal company located in NSW. Entice your taste buds by sampling an array of Australian made native spreads supplied by Kurrajong Australian Native Foods.
Listen to the sounds of the birds, the wind in the trees and reflect on the experience you’ve just had!
We work closely with local organizations like Tangaroa Blue, Australian Native Bee Association and Tielka Tea to promote sustainable practices within our business.
Another reason why you should stay with us...
...You get to choose your own piece of paradise, depending on weather conditions. Your space to sit back and listen to the sounds of nature!
Pets are not permitted.
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Ben Lomond Station
6 sites · RVs, Tents1800 acres · Hideaway Bay, QLD
Ben Lomond Station is an 1800 acre working cattle station 25 minutes south of Bowen and 35 minutes north of Airlie Beach on the Whitsundays. We border onto Eden Lassie Creek which has tidal ocean access for saltwater fishing and there is an abundance of estuary fishing and crab spots available.
We are a nature based camping area. Cleared shady camping spots are available for fully self contained campers as there are currently no facilities available so you must have own camping toilet and leave no trace.
Access to the camping area is for 4WD only with caravans off road and high clearance.
Firewood is available for a small fee or you can collect any fallen timber yourself. There is a ban on cutting down any standing timber even it is dead.
There is plenty of room to run for the kids and dogs though we do ask that your pet not annoy our cattle or other campers.
Ben Lomond station has an abundance of flora and fauna such as burdekin plum trees, mango trees, wallabies, kangaroos and bird and fish species.
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Baffle Creek Camping Midskinrick
24 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Rosedale, QLD
Midskinrick is a 40-acre waterfront property on Baffle Creek in Queensland. 70km north of Bundaberg, 125km south of Gladstone. This little piece of paradise, on the southern bank of Baffle Creek, is a great place to fish from the bank or launch your boat, crab, swim (in our dam), relax and enjoy the peace while watching the wildlife.
Choose the unique modern self-contained Lodge or bring your caravan/camper/rooftop/swag/tent and book a camp site.
Midskinrick has 7 large family sized sites with a firebox on each site (no water connection) situated near the dam. Access to, Hot showers (Small fee applies), Flushing toilets, Washing Machine (small fee per load) and a Camp kitchen. This price is for unpowered. If you want power, please add this as an extra during booking $10 per night. The powered sites are approximately 450m from the riverbank. Confirming there are no water connections to these sites, but fresh water is available for drinking.
Midskinrick has 7 large family sized sites with a firebox on each, overlooking the river flats - Septic flushing toilets, Shower room (solar bag not supplied), Drinking water, Camp kitchen area, Firebox - bring your own wood or purchase from the owners (please do not source firewood from the roadside due to animal habitats). Hot showers are available near the dam area for a small fee. There is no option to add power here. Strictly unpowered.
Boat Ramp, Small bank area for fishing, 5klm from the ocean mouth, Fires permitted (in fireboxes only), Pet friendly (strictly on leash or in enclosure), great swimming (in the dam), Pushbike riding enjoyed, a perfect family holiday!
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Noosa Everglades Reatreat/Camping
9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Cooroibah, QLD
Nestled within the Cooloola region within of the Great Sandy National Park, the Noosa Everglades is a spectacular network of pristine waterways and wetlands connecting the Northern Noosa River onto the Sunshine Property. Our property is along side the Noosa River and we are one of only two private owned property's within the Cooloola region. With Kayaking, Camping, Walking tracks and alot more to do! We are home to 1 out of 2 everglades in the whole world!!
Noosa Everglades Eco Retreat was founded by Peter and Deborah Gilbert, they stumbled across the property nestled in the Coolola National Park in 1993 and have shared this special location with family and friends over the years. In 2022 they have decided to share the unique property with guest from all around the world.
Come and experience The Noosa Everglades, one of only two everglades systems on Earth, is a world of water, wilderness and wonder in the upper reaches of the Noosa River.
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1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat
15 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · Agnes Water, QLD
PLEASE NOTE THAT CHECK IN TIME IS FROM 11.00AM TO 5.00PM. CARAVANS and MOTORHOMES MUST BE FULLY SELF CONTAINED.
MAKE SURE TO FILL YOUR WATER TANKS BEFORE ARRIVAL.
GENERAL WASTE BINS ARE PROVIDED. EXCESS RUBBISH OR LARGE ITEMS ARE NOT TO BE LEFT FOR US TO DISPOSE OF.
SMALL CAMP FIRES ARE PERMITTED OUT OF BUSH FIRE SEASON. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN PORTABLE FIRE PIT.
We are a family built and run property set amongst tropical gardens on 15 acres with a pretty small private lake.
Our quirky communal building has lots of power points, hot showers, flushing toilets, free Wifi, pool table, dining areas, fire place and we now have a pool-side cafe, boutique and massage on site.
We are pet friendly, "ONLY ONE DOG PER SITE" and must remain on leads or runs whilst on the property. Please note that animals are not permitted in any of the undercover common areas or swimming pool enclosure. We are a short 2 minute drive to the new Agnes Central shopping center, 5 minutes to Agnes Water town centre and local beaches, and a 15 minute drive to the beautiful town of 1770.
Our property runs on rain water and On-tap drinking water is available in the camp kitchen.
If you are looking to escape from the crowded caravan parks, you will love our piece of paradise.
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Family-friendly coastal camping in Queensland guide
Overview
It’s easy to find a camping spot to suit any interest in a state as large as Queensland. With 7,000 km of Pacific Ocean coastline and a richly diverse interior of everything from ancient rainforests to arid outback landscapes, you'll find plenty of options. Choose from some 1,000 national parks, forests and other protected areas, and a host of other camping sites. From the golden beaches and green hinterland of the Gold Coast in the south to the rugged loneliness of Cape York to the north, and the extraordinary Great Barrier Reef offshore, campers are spoiled for choice.
South East Queensland
With the state capital Brisbane as your starting point, head to Queensland’s first National Park, Lamington National Park (established in 1915), for cooler climes and ancient Gondwana rainforests. The south-east’s subtropical climate means lots of sunshine, perfect for any camping trip.
Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef
is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, with island and mainland camping to suit all, with a choice of 19 National Parks. Don flippers and snorkel and hit the water, explore the 165-million-year-old
Rainforest, or head inland to the wonders of
to camp near ancient lava tubes.
Sunshine Coast
Living up to its name, the Sunshine Coast basks in its many natural attractions, from 100km of beaches to forested hinterland. Spot koalas in Noosa National Park, take a kayak up-river to camp in the Noosa Everglades, or head north along the beach in the Great Sandy National Park. The volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains National Park offer hikers and climbers a challenge.
Whitsundays
From Airlie Beach, take off for the green islands of Whitsunday Islands National Park or stick to the coast, exploring Conway National Park, where you may be joined by rock wallabies. Despite its holiday atmosphere, it’s easy to get away from it all. The best islands for hiking and camping are Whitsunday Island and Hook Island.
Southern Great Barrier Reef Region
Straddling the Tropic of Capricorn, this somewhat under-rated region has much to offer. Visit in summer for turtle nesting and hatching at Mon Repos Conservation Park, or head offshore to Lady Elliot Island. The main towns are Bundaberg and Gladstone, but it’s worth checking out the coastal villages of Agnes Water and 1770 or heading inland to explore the trails and gorges of the spectacular Carnarvon National Park.
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