The best campgrounds near Brisbane, Queensland with surfing

Looking to camp near Brisbane, Queensland and catch some waves while you're at it? Look no further than Hidden Camp Pie Creek (480 reviews), Buranga Farm (383 reviews), and Maya Nature Park (208 reviews) for tried and true spots. Plus, with popular facilities like pet-friendly sites, toilets, and showers, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Don't miss out on boating, surfing, and wildlife watching opportunities either. Prices start as low as $6 per night, with an average of $40 per night. Start planning your surfing camping trip now!

94% (74)

Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to camp near Brisbane, Queensland and catch some waves while you're at it? Look no further than Hidden Camp Pie Creek (480 reviews), Buranga Farm (383 reviews), and Maya Nature Park (208 reviews) for tried and true spots. Plus, with popular facilities like pet-friendly sites, toilets, and showers, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Don't miss out on boating, surfing, and wildlife watching opportunities either. Prices start as low as $6 per night, with an average of $40 per night. Start planning your surfing camping trip now!

94% (74)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Tappy's Tours and Camping

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48km from Brisbane · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Point Lookout, QLD

The campsite is situated on the beach, sheltered by the sheoaks in the back dunes. At the rear of the campsite lies a freshwater lagoon, locally known as the keyholes. Currently, there are four sites available to be booked. There is a camp kitchen with a two gas burner, all pots and pans, plates and cutlery with table and chairs to sit at. There is also a big esky there to use for either your food or drinks. Fresh water is provided in twenty litre drums. The bush shower works on the keg being heated up just like a kettle. Once it is hot then a nice warm shower is to be had to wash off all the salt from the ocean. There is also two compost toilets for your convenience. A unique feature includes the opportunity for surfing, fishing, and swimming in your private lagoon. A short drive will take you to Point Lookout. 10 minutes and you are at the pub mixing with the locals. Access is via the beach only and tides are a consideration. Please check "Point Lookout tides" on Willy Weather. I don't normally travel on the beach if the tide is over 1.5 metres. A 4 wheel drive vehicle is required. Camper trailers can be brought in as they are light. Caravans are not permitted due to the tight turning circles.

2. Nguni Campsite Sunshine Coast

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(34)

77km from Brisbane · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Crohamhurst, QLD

Experience a REAL FARM STAY and discover where your food comes from; why not camp at Tin Shed farm? Situated on 100acres of rural land in the Sunshine coast hinterland valley of Crohamhurst. Located approximately 75km from Brisbane and 40 minutes from Sunshine coast local beaches. Close to Maleny and Beerwah – home to Australia zoo. Many other tourist sites such as Mary Caincross Scenic Reserve, Glasshouse Mountain National Park, Buderim Falls, Kondalilla National Park to mention a few. This is a full time working regenerative farm, producing pasture-raised free ranging produce, namely pork, eggs and beef. We would like to share the property with nature lovers who appreciate the tranquil setting of the spacious, creek frontage, level grass campsite. You will benefit from the EXCLUSIVENESS of this campsite. Bring your family and friends or book for a group (this can be done under the "EXTRAS" at check out, each additional vehicle to be added. Fire pits are provided. Please bring your own fire wood. Enjoy a relaxing time around the campfire, take a dip in the flowing creek, or a walk through the rainforest, all while keeping an eye out for the bird life, wallabies, kangaroos and often a shy echidna or two. We encourage you to tune out of technology and to tune into nature, relax and rejuvenate, leaving fully revitalised. PLEASE NOTE - 4WD required. We only accept fully self contained camping, with your own toilet/shower facilities. Guest are required to take all waste with them on departure.

3. Glasshouse Mountain Views

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68km from Brisbane · 3 sites · RVs · Beerwah, QLD

Small Rural Residential one plus acreage property. Approx 2km from Beerwah Town Ctr. 25 mins to Caloundra and Beaches. Close to Maleny / Montville / Kondalilla Waterfalls. Quiet camping area with various the bush bird life visiting. Sites are grassed with views to the backdrop of Coochin Twins. (Part of the Glasshouse Mtn group) Only a few hundred metres walk to the base. Council Park / playground with play gym just outside thru the side gate for the little kids. [Wet weather leading up to the stay may make the site prone to damage and may not always be accessible. Please check prior to arrival so we don’t disappoint. (The site has a orchard area with a waste water treatment spray-field dispersal. Just be aware as the sprays come on without warning. Rinse off should you come into contact. Water is not potable. Otherwise we welcome you and will endeavour to make your stay as uninterrupted and pleasant as possible. 😊

Stories from the community

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Nicole

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tappy's Tours and Camping

This place is amazing and John is so accommodating. We will definitely be back!

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Adele

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Nguni Campsite Sunshine Coast

We had a wonderful 3-night stay at Tin Shed Farm. It was so peaceful and relaxing having the place to ourselves amid the bird songs and the babbling brook. We loved chatting to Caron and Karl about the farm and visiting the chickens and pigs. I’m now considering a career change into chicken farming ;) It’s just a short (and very pretty) drive into Maleny for coffee. Highly recommend. 10/10

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Dennis

September 2025

5 m pop-up camper

2 nights at Nguni Campsite Sunshine Coast

We loved Nguni Riverside campsite. Well maintained private space. Nice to wake up to chooks, pigs and cattle. Received a visit from the owner's very friendly dog and a dozen fresh eggs was an added bonus. Thanks Carl and Caron.

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Deanna

September 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Nguni Campsite Sunshine Coast

Such a beautiful, tranquil spot. Less than an hour from the Sunshine Coast, beautiful drive out there. Chickens, piglets and cows as you enter the property and then you make your way down to a flat, well kept camping area. Fire pit was handy, out door shower used daily. Creek running along the edge of the property way beautiful to explore. Loads of birds singing in the morning.

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Hayley

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tappy's Tours and Camping

Great spot for a few quiet nights away. We were lucky enough to have the place to ourselves. The place has everything you would need, camp kitchen with sink connected to water, gas burner and a table under a roof. Hot showers and toilets (composting). Short walk down to the beach. Perfect time of the year also, watching whales, dolphins and catching fish daily. Easy enough to get to as the entrance was washed away. John sent through directions and a map. Would camp here again!!!

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Madison

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Nguni Campsite Sunshine Coast

The land here is sacred. I felt the magic of the Earth, water and starry skies. It was such a pleasure to be welcomed so warmly by Caron and Carl; they are so lovely and accomodating. The camp space is exclusive which is such a blessing to roam freely in nature with such privacy. I really enjoyed rising with the vibrant bird song and being serenaded by the frogs as I went to sleep. The creek was a highlight for me. The sun light dancing on the flowing stream was a sight to be enjoyed. There was a fire pit to sit by at night whilst watching the stars and moon. I highly recommend staying here. Thank you Caron and Carl. I will most certainly see you again soon!

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ali

September 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Nguni Campsite Sunshine Coast

Some of the most amazing like minded people we’ve met! And the campsite is a peace of heaven, the creek is beautiful and the calmness unparalleled .

Nicolas

August 2025

5 m travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Nguni Campsite Sunshine Coast

We chose The Tin Shed Farm because we were looking for exclusivity and to really be out in nature away from anyone else and boy did it deliver! Caron was an amazing host, the place was spotless, grass was well kept, and plenty of room for a good size group. It felt like we has 100acres to ourselves and the creek was absolutely gorgeous. We will definitely be heading back here with family and friends. Loved it. What wonderful hosts in a beautiful part of gods country and wonderfully positioned.

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Nicholas

August 2025

5 m travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Nguni Campsite Sunshine Coast

Absolutely awesome stay. Caron and Carl were super welcoming. Showing us around the farm, allowing the kids to feed and pat the animals. Couldn't ask for better hosts. The camp site is super private, situated next to a flowing river, the sounds of nature were unbelievable. Heaps of room for the kids to play and no issues with phone reception to keep the kids occupied when we weren't exploring. An absolutely wonderful place to catch a break from city life. Would highly recommend.

Blake

July 2025

7 m travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Nguni Campsite Sunshine Coast

Great place to stay, great views of the sky’s at night and the creek is amazing!

Blake

July 2025

7 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Nguni Campsite Sunshine Coast

Absolutely loved our weekend stay at Nguni Campsite - Riverside. Hosts are fantastic, knowledgeable and very welcoming. The camp site is very well maintained and you have complete privacy all weekend to recharge and relax. The river is lovely to listen to overnight and the birdlife was spectacular. We walked down to the river and explored the lovely sights. Highly recommend this camp! It’s going in my top ten for sure!

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Frances

June 2025

5 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Nguni Campsite Sunshine Coast

Love the privacy and learning about sustainable farming. Definitely recommend it to anyone who appreciate the whole place just for yourself. Caron and her partner are very hospitable hosts. We would love to visit again soon!!

Drew

May 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Tappy's Tours and Camping

Great spot right by the beach. We had a great time. Would highly reccomend

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james

April 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tappy's Tours and Camping

We loved camping at Tappys. 2 couples and a couple of dogs enjoyed the friendly and rustic site. All advertised amenities were better than expected and the evening's and nights under stars with the surf music was blissful. Beach access is fine and sea swimming at calmer times quite possible (just watching for the 4x4 beach traffic). The ponds are an easy walk and provide delightful, secluded fresh water swimming. Thanks to John and Steve for sharing their land and experience with us

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Jenny

April 2025

Tent

1 night at Tappy's Tours and Camping

John's land is a peaceful place between a freshwater lake and the surf filled with birdsong. Great amenities. We would love to come back.

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Aaron

April 2025

2 m pop-up camper

With kids

2 nights at Tappy's Tours and Camping

Lovely spot on a lovely island. Was quite difficult to get to with the high tide. A neighbour put us up on his site for the night on John’s word. John was super helpful and made lots of effort to assure we were ok and made it in. Once in the site is gorgeous! My children lost their minds at how cool it all was and I will be recommending and be back. Thanks John.

Dale

March 2025

6 m Class B

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Nguni Campsite Sunshine Coast

Staying at the Tin Shed is an absolute treat with the whole area to yourself. Big, level camping area, flowing river and total seclusion and relaxation - bliss! Caron and Carl are legends making you feel home away from home.

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Max

February 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tappy's Tours and Camping

Great campsite hidden from the wind . Great little outdoor shower and loo. Good entertaining area to cook up and fillet fish . Beach fishing was average due to wind but pick the right time would be great little spot . Clean and tidy camp

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Grant

January 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tappy's Tours and Camping

This place is a great spot on North Stradbroke Island. Although tide dependant, close to Point Lookout, close to the Causeway 4WD access. Great facilities for a bush camp, with camp kitchen, shower and composting toilets. Camper trailer friendly, dog friendly. I have stayed/camped everywhere possible on this island, this is my pick. Highly recommend.