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Andrew Drynan Park

94%

· Kooralbyn, Queensland

12 acres hosted by Barry M.

80 Vehicle/Tent sites

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Andrew Drynan Park is situated on Running Creek, 47 km south of Beaudesert and 19 km from Rathdowney on the Lions Road. The drive from Brisbane will take a couple of hours. It has an impressive backdrop formed by Mt Chinghee. Running Creek is a lovely flowing creek which is very inviting in summer and the park offers a great bush camp. Toilets, BBQs, picnic tables and swimming. BYO drinking water. Pets to be restrained. No showers—a dip in the creek will keep you clean but please don’t use soap or detergent. Directions: At Rathdowney, turn left into Running Creek Rd and travel approximately 17km south east. Campers & Day Trippers Rules: The Park is for everyone to enjoy, so please adhere to a few simple guidelines while enjoying this beautiful park. By using this park you agree to the following rules. All vehicles entering the park must observe 10 Km per hour speed limit. Fires must be extinguished prior to departure. Park users must clean up their area when leaving, by taking all rubbish, including food scraps and disposable nappies with them, so the next users can enjoy the Park as well. Do not burn your rubbish. It must be taken with you! The disposal of nappies in the grass around the waterline, and in fire pits, is a serious risk to human health, the health of the creek, surrounding stock and the ecosystem! Please be respectful of other camper’s space & privacy! Do not set up on top of other campers. Generator use is restricted to 4 hours per day between the hours of 2pm to 6pm. Dogs must be on short leads and confined to your campsite at all times. No music or noise after 10pm, noise level must at all times be at an acceptable level so as not to disturb other users. No antisocial behavior. No camping on creek banks. No playing around toilet block area. No livestock to be kept on the park. No cutting down trees. No person to travel in the load area of vehicles. No motorcycles other than on the formed roads or when moving between your campsite and the road. No stock whips, firearms or weapons of any sort, chainsaws, drones or fireworks allowed in the park. No use of detergents, soaps or shampoos in creek. No washing dishes or clothing in creek. No hitting of Golf balls. No cricket with cricket ball (tennis ball ok). No swings to be tied to trees. Anyone who is non-compliant may be directed by park management to leave the park and if so must leave without delay. Non-compliance will be referred to local Police and you may face legal action for trespassing. Park management reserves the right to refuse anyone entry to and use of the park. Let’s all enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings. Yours respectfully Andrew Drynan Park ManagementAndrew Drynan Park camping area is a lovely large area in a valley with the Running Creek flowing on the opposite side of the road from the campground. This is a lovely area to camp for a night or two. Fire pits are provided and there are also toilets. Dogs are permitted as long as they are kept on a leash.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Field

94%

428 Ratings · 263 reviews

Scott K.recommends

September 30, 2024

Andrew Drynan Park

Highly recommend

Quiet, fresh air, crystal clear water, great views, friendly owner

Sosaia H.recommends

September 25, 2024

Andrew Drynan Park

Was a great camping! My kids loved the idea of a running creek and waterfall

Sherie J.recommends

September 22, 2024

Andrew Drynan Park

Peiceful camping by the stream.

I loved camping on barrys land, the area was really well looked after and clean, toilets were serviced daily and barry and the lawn mower man were super nice people. Will definitely be recommending to all our friends

Emily H.recommends

September 22, 2024

Andrew Drynan Park

Great weekend

Another beautiful trip. The kids made some friends, the creek is beautiful, amenities are pretty well kept. Such a special place. Thanks to the legend (one of the park rangers I’m guessing) who came and sold us some of his stubby coolers. Dont want to tell everyone where it is so it won’t get so packed hahaha!

Aano M.recommends

September 21, 2024

Andrew Drynan Park

Well kept campsite

It was a very big camping site, quieter during the week, so glad we got there before the rush. Amenities were clean and tidy. Felt like the driving around by caretaker twice a day checking in on everyone was abit much. Great little river to cool in nearby.

Kellie M.recommends

September 19, 2024

Andrew Drynan Park

Was a great place to stay, beautiful creek you get to camp near. Grass is lovely and green, place is well kept. Only negative is we were eating our breakfast outside on the tables that morning when the gentleman comes and intrudes to collect payment for your stay. Had to explain we booked through this site and show proof that second, 5 mins later mine and my sons breakfast (12 month old) was dead cold. Really tarnished the experience, also very harsh to expect me to stop feeding my child to go get proof of payment and find details he was wanting in an instant.

Location

Kooralbyn, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Bundjalung First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Barry M.

Joined in October 2022

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