The best camping near Bunya Mountains National Park
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Deep Dime
27 sites · RVs, Tents400 acres · Glan Devon, QLD
Deep Dime is a 400 acre cattle, fodder and irrigated grain farm. Our primary crop is Lucerne for hay.
Creekside Camp (our main camping area)
is relatively flat, well drained sites along a creek that usually runs. This area offers multiple composting toilets and wood powered hot water bush shower and outdoor bath. There is also a large permanent deep waterhole a short distance from this camping area.
We have temporarily paused out Hill camp sites, due to continuing property maintenance and improvements. The Hilltop on our place is a lovely spot to watch the sunset with a glass of your favorite beverage, and even if you are camped at Creekside, you are welcome to walk or drive up to hilltop. Just remember we are a working property, so leave gates as you find them.
Our place is an easy drive from wineries, large dams, Bunya Mountains, art galleries, state forests, mountain bike tracks, and scenic Kingaroy. We are dog friendly as long as dogs are not aggressive and well controlled.
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Hilltop Country Camping
12 sites · RVs, Tents175 acres · Crows Nest, QLD
We have several peaceful campsites available on our 175-acre property - some with beautiful escarpment views, and some amongst the peaceful surrounds of the bush.
We are 10km from the town of Crows Nest on the Great Dividing Range. 50 minutes from Toowoomba and 2 hours from Brisbane.
The hill on the property (Flat Top) is one of the highest points in the area at 660m altitude.
From the hilltop, you can enjoy 360-degree views of the surrounding area, with views across the Esk Valley towards the Sunshine Coast, sunsets over the hills surrounding Crows Nest, and even glimpses of Cressbrook Dam.
There are 3 separate campsites on the hilltop.
We also have 3 secluded bush campsites down in the paddocks, these are private and peaceful with no other campers within sight. They are all situated to be able to enjoy the sunset.
We feel very spoilt living here in this beautiful place and would love for others to share it.
It is extremely quiet and peaceful, yet less than a 15-minute drive to Crows Nest.
There is plenty to explore in the area, including:
🏞 Crows Nest Falls National Park (good for a swim)
🐃 Bullocky's Rest and creekside walk in Crows Nest (dog friendly)
🌳 Ravensbourne National Park (rainforest)
🏚 Crows Nest Museum
🎣 Cressbrook and Perseverance Dams
🚂 Muntapa Railway Tunnel towards Cooyar
☕️ French patisserie and other cafes in Crows Nest.
🛍 Antique and boutique shops
📚 Second-hand book store
👩🌾 Also markets in Crows Nest on the first Sunday of each month.
Further along the New England Highway, Toowoomba is host to the annual Carnival of Flowers in Spring.
We kindly ask that you familiarise yourself with our property rules
We hope we can help you have a pleasant and peaceful camping trip!
Please note: We have a long gravel driveway and dirt/grass tracks to the campsites. 2WD accessible, but it's rough.
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Hidden Gold Homestead
11 sites · RVs, Tents69 acres · Moffatdale, QLD
We have 69 acres within the Barambah Wine Trail (which is located in Moffatdale, near Murgon, QLD). Our property backs onto the Bjelke Petersen Dam. Our property offers direct access to Lake Barambah from your large grassy campsite. You can enjoy uninterrupted views of the lake while relaxing around your camp fire.The lake itself is wide and deep, and safe for swimming (properly supervised) and all your favourite water activities. There is also basic access to launch small boats.Dusty Hill Wines is just down the road and offers local wine tasting and some great meals in their restaurant. There are also some other wineries in the area you can explore and enjoy.If you want to get your heart rate up, we are 25 minutes from Kinombi Falls where you can enjoy a number of stairs to get to the top. The waterfall is often quite small but the surrounding area is beautiful and the stairs are a good workout.You will need to be fully self contained as we have no showers or toilets available. Campers will need to take all waste with them on departure. Pets are welcome.
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Anduramba 4WD & Adventure Bike Stopover
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents320 acres · Anduramba, QLD
Anduramba 4WD & Adventure Bike Stopover is situated on a 320 acre property south of Blackbutt. We offer self contained bush camping, with the campsite on top of a hill with views to the north and west. It's rough and remote with limited facilities, so it's not for everyone. Most people who stay usually fall into one of 2 categories -
- 4WD'ers or adventure bike riders who would rather camp overnight in the bush instead of at a caravan park or pub
- People who just want a weekend away in the bush with some mates, chilling round a fire with a few drinks
If either of those sound like you, we think you'll love it here!
There's 2 options to choose from - you can book the campsite only, or the cabin which is located at the same spot.
Property features -
- Great views
- Dogs welcome (just don't let them wander)
- Portaloo (flushing) + drop toilet (non flushing)
- Shower hut (uses shower bags)
- Water available 500m away
- Firewood available
- Good phone reception (Telstra)
- 2WD accessible via Esk or Crow's Nest, 4WD recommended from Blackbutt
- We only accept one group at a time, so you'll have the place to yourself
The cabin has 12V lighting and a bunk bed with mattresses (double bottom, single top), you'll need to bring your own bedding.
A few other notes -
- be aware you'll have to drive on gravel roads for quite a distance. 2WD vehicles can get here, but a 4WD is preferable
- This is not a 4WD park or a ride park. Vehicles are to be used only on the track to the campsite.
- Bring all your usual camping equipment, and if you want to use the shower room please bring a shower bag with you
Any questions, just send us a message.
Hope to see you soon!
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LeJackz!!!
13 sites · RVs, Tents350 acres · North Maclagan, QLD
LeJackz has a quiet forest feeling and is secluded. LeJackz runs stud Bazadais cattle on the property. There is a natural spring and rock pools in Elva's creek, but is not running at the moment. At Le Jackz you come to relax and unwind and allow nature to be your therapist.The property is located near Maclagan, a small town situated at the foothills of Bunya Mountains National Park. The majestic Bunya Mountains were formed 30 million years ago and thought to be the remains of an old volcano. The national park features both wet and dry rainforests, grasslands and open bush supporting a diverse range of plant and animal species. From December to March, Bunya pine trees drop cones containing edible seeds known as Bunya nuts. For those keen to do a bit of site-seeing, there is an abundance of nature walks, cycling, historical tours in Toowoomba and Dalby. NOTE: dry weather access only. Plan B can be Quinalow caravan park if need be.
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Bunya Red Farm
11 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Benair, QLD
As seen on channel 7's Creek to Coast!
Bunya Red Farm is a 160 acre mixed farm with cattle & alpacas; growing capers, peanuts and other crops.
The farm enjoys awesome views over the Bunya Mountains with farmland by day, a sky full of stars at night with the lights of Kingaroy & the wind farm sparkling in the distance.
Bunya Red Farm is 8 kms off the Bunya Highway, with the last few kilometres of gravel road accessible by 2WD, motorhomes or buses.
TV & mobile reception is excellent.
Pet friendly (see rules). Campers must have own amenities for their chosen site and leave no trace.
Campfires permitted but check with hosts first regarding local fire bans before lighting a fire.
4WD required for some sites only if camping when wet.
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Emu Creek Campsites
2 sites · RVs, Tents88 acres · Crows Nest, QLD
Emu Creek is looking sensational with recent rains
Come and enjoy these camp sites, situated on the banks of Emu Creek which has just had a nice fresh flow.
Enjoy the swimming holes whilst they last!
There is partial shade and relatively level area to camp. Great bird watching, spot a platypus if you are lucky.
Camp fires allowed pending the current drought conditions.
Lots to do nearby- horse riding at Cowboy Up, drive up to the Bunyas with a couple of national parks close by.
Crows Nest is fast becoming a town not to be missed with the renovation of the Nolan Store, Crows Nest Cordials factory, visit the Valley of Diamonds.
There are no facilities here, campers will need to BYO camp toilet and leave no trace.
Pets permitted, but please be respectful with pets as we have cattle and horses on the property and neighbours property.
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Wild Peach Creek
6 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Pierces Creek, QLD
Wild Peach Creek is 40 Acres of Australian Gum and Scrub. It is a property nestled in a hidden valley away from everyone. Enjoy the peace and serenity or turn your music up - no one will hear you :) A great place for a respite from travelling with the town of Crows Nest only 15 minutes by sealed road. Very secluded but also close to everything else you will need. We run the property according to 'burner' principles. Please review these here: http://burningseed.com/about/ten-principles/.
We are excited to meet you! Please note camp sites while we keep them tended can vary greatly in condition depending on the weather, season and temperature.
Current site report: Green grass and running creeks :)
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Tinara, 200 acre cattle farm
4 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Pimpimbudgee, QLD
A beautiful hideaway with breathtaking views across the Pimpimbudgee Valley. Camp overnight or for a relaxing week away on a 200 Acre working cattle farm. See our lovely herd of cows, calves and horses and explore our Creek, Rockpools and Dams.
Plenty of room to ride bikes or stroll through the countryside. Walk down to Jones Creek, explore the rock pools or sit and admire the wonderful view and enjoy the peace & quiet.
A great spot for birdwatching with 31 species located on the property.
Nearby to Maidenwell’s Coomba Falls and a short drive to the Bunya Mountains with many kilometres of rainforest walks.
Stone Fire pits are available on all sites.
Local pub and cafe are a short drive away. Maidenwell does an amazing Pig on the Spit if you are there the last Saturday of the month and great Pizzas!
370m Airstrip available for fly in visitors with appropriate prior notice.
We recommend taking a few carrots to temp the horses over for a pat.
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Misty Gullies
7 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Groomsville, QLD
A Great place to have your own private and secluded campsite, away from the holiday crowds.
160 acres of working goat and alpaca farm on the highlands of the Darling Downs, only 8 km from the New England Highway.
All sites are private and secluded with great views, great sunsets, and starry night skies. There is an abundance of birds and wildlife including Red Necked Wallabies, Possums, Rufus Batongs, Bandicoots and Echidnas.
There are seasonal creeks and waterfalls and wildflowers. Campers may occasionally be visited by a herd of friendly goats that like soft drink and chips. We often have baby goats and alpacas that are being hand reared which are popular with kids and adults alike.
Dogs are permitted but have to be quiet and restrained. Campfires permitted at our discretion (please ask first - depending on weather conditions). You'll need to BYO wood.
Campers MUST have their own toilet. The standard "Pack it in. Pack it out" rules apply.
All sites are accessible by STANDARD HEIGHT 2WD however 4WD may be required if towing.
There is a 'special' site reserved for Larger RVs and Caravans.
Cooby Dam is only minutes away for fishing, Kayaking and canoeing
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Empty Pockets creek-side Farm Stay
8 sites · RVs, Tents250 acres · Upper Yarraman, QLD
Located on 250 acres, Empty Pockets farm is a cattle and crop farm on mixed country from rolling hills to tree lined creek banks.
Privacy is guaranteed with a number of spacious sites available along two seasonal creeks and one site overlooking rolling hills and distant mountains.
As a working cattle farm there are often inquisitive calves around.
There are tracks right around the property for walking and exploring. You may see some of the local wildlife which include Rat Kangaroos and possums (both nocturnal), tree goanna, wallabies, echidna and many bird species.
Located only 30 minutes from the beautiful Bunya Mountains and Coomba Falls. Motocross Mountain is 8km away and we are 5km from the Yarraman Rail Trail which is popular for mountain bike riding. Plenty of options for exploring or just stay, relax and unwind.
We are pet friendly however we ask that dogs are kept on a leash.
Season produce from the farm may be available for purchase depending on the season.
Firewood is free from designated locations.
We request that guests leave a zero footprint which means you need be self sufficient with your own toilet/shower facilities and all waste and rubbish is taken with you on departure.
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Myola Bush Retreat
6 sites · RVs, Tents45 acres · Goombungee, QLD
45 acres to explore on a 280 acre working cattle property. Situated 5 mins from Goombungee, 45 mins from Toowoomba and 2hrs from Brisbane, it is the perfect weekend escape.
Choose from six slashed locations or find your own space! Choose a spot beside the beautifully populated dam to spot the turtles.
Fires welcome with plenty of fallen timber available to scavenge. Dogs off leash but not roaming to other camps. Keep noise to a minimum between 10pm and 6am. Sites are fully self contained with no power. Accessible for 2WD and towing however bumpy grass track and slippery when wet.
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The best camping near Bunya Mountains National Park guide
Overview
About
Rainforest-clad peaks shelter the largest stand of ancient bunya pines in the world. Discover cool mountains, rainforests and waterfalls, unique range-top grasslands, panoramic views, colourful birdlife and enthralling stories of times long ago.
Ancient bunya pines give this cool mountain rainforest park its name. Queensland’s Aboriginal people have gathered here for centuries, and its popularity with campers is well deserved. Waterfalls, panoramic views, and rich birdlife are all here, just three hours’ drive northwest of Brisbane on narrow, winding mountain roads. The nearest towns are Kingaroy and Dalby, while Dandabah offers a general store, café, and picnic areas. There are three national park camping grounds, and more than 35 kilometres of walking tracks open the forests to hikers and campers.
Notable campgrounds
- Best for families: Dandabah has good amenities and space for kids to play.
- Best for sunrise views: Burton’s Well offers views to the northeast.
- Best for birdwatchers: Bring binoculars to Westcott Camping Area to spot fairy-wrens and other birds.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- All campsites must be booked in advance, either online or by phone.
- Book at least three months in advance if you can, or up to 12 months in advance for Australian school holiday times.
When to go
The annual Bunya Dreaming Festival, run by local Aboriginal people, is held on January 26. Mountain temperatures are generally 7-10 degrees (Celsius) cooler than those on the coast, with winters dropping to freezing point. Always pack warm clothing, even in summer. In winter, expect mist, heavy fog, and rain. Between December and March, giant bunya nuts—weighing up to 10 kilograms—can fall from the Bunya pines, so avoid standing or parking under them during this time.
Know before you go
- Camping permits are required in Bunya Mountains National Park. Apply online or by phone.
- Apply insect repellent liberally to deter ticks, which can cause serious illness.
- Mobile phone reception is poor in most camping areas.
- All campgrounds have wheelchair-accessible toilets.
- Boil or treat all water before drinking.
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