Camping in Central Queensland
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Deadman's Lagoon
7 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Rockhampton, Rockhampton
Our property is roughly 80 acres of secluded land situated on the outskirts of Rockhampton. Only a 5 minute drive to the Gracemere shopping centre, and less than 10 minutes to Rockhampton.
We currently utilise part of the land to grow hay under irrigation, with plans for expansion in the future. Deadman's Lagoon is a large freshwater lagoon situated in the centre of the property. It is perfect for swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking. Camp along the bank of the lagoon surrounded by shady gum trees. Bird life including pelicans, black swans, bustards, ducks and egrets are frequently spotted enjoying the water. Campfires are allowed as per local regulations.
You will have plenty of privacy as there is no residence on the farm, and the neighbours are some distance away. You will notice us coming throughout the day to move the irrigator on the hay field. We ask that guests stay off these areas. We'll often drop in to camp to say hello, or stock up the firewood.
Campers must be fully self-contained as no facilities or drinking water are available on the property. You are responsible for taking any and all rubbish with you when you leave. Dumping of toilets and human waste on the property is strictly prohibited. There is a free dump point located at Nuttall St in Rockhampton.
We have four sites available for your stay. Campsites 1, 2 and 3 allow for one caravan/camper trailer only. Our group campsite can accommodate up to three caravans and is situated away from the other sites.
Dogs welcome, we just ask that you clean up after them so that the campsite remains clean for other campers to enjoy. Please ensure that you can secure your dogs if needed, as other campers may also have dogs.
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Rockhampton Waterski Club
8 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Alton Downs, Rockhampton
On the banks of the beautiful Fitzroy River is the Rockhampton Water Ski Club.Only ten minutes drive from the Rockhampton CBD is the opportunity to access the only camping location along the fresh water side (upstream) of the Fitzroy River Barrage.This site offers full amenities, including hot water showers, flushing toilets, built in bbq's, and a camp kitchen.You can enjoy getting back to nature with the picturesque river views and enjoy the beautiful landscape or you can sit around the fire and tell some yarns with the family.Other activities that the site provides is direct access to the Fitzroy River via the clubs boat ramp, and doc, water skiing, fishing and of course you're more than welcome to bring your own canoes or kayaks.There are plenty of places for the kids to play and swim, so come for a day or a whole week.
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Fairy Wrenn
11 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Kalapa, Rockhampton
A peaceful and quiet slice of paradise between the hills and the creek. Relax around the campfire at one of the shady campsites available from mountain views to creek side stays. For the extreme camper break out your hiking boots and really get one with nature as you hike to your site at the top of the hill.
All sites are non powered (welcome to bring your own generator), campfire friendly (pending local fire restrictions) and firewood is available. Rubbish facilities are available if required. Filtered rainwater is available. Sites are pet friendly.
Guests will need to be self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities but there is a dump point available on site.
Enjoy relaxing by the creek, have a swim or try your hand at catching some fish. Local birdlife is abundant and you might even see the occasional wild peacock. Kangaroos and wallabies will likely come and say hello to you too. Pack a picnic and your camera and hike up to the top of the hill to experience the best views.
Mount Archer National Park, Mount Morgan Railway Museum and the Capricorn Caves are just a few of the local attractions close by.
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Laurel Bank
5 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Alton Downs, Rockhampton
50 acres - 12 km’s from Rockhampton. Quite secluded areas for 4 wheel drive vehicles towing caravans and camper trailers. Walking (bird watching, abundance of wildlife, kangaroo’s etc). Cycling around property for mountain bikes and gravel roads in area perfect for gravel bikes and leisure riding. Fitzroy river 2 kms.
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Bridgewater
3 sites · RVs12000 acres · Dingo, Central Highlands (Qld)
Bridgewater is a working cattle property that borders the Dawson ranges. We are also located an hour from the Blackdown Tablelands.
There is an abundance of native wildlife, and wide open skies great for stargazing at night. There is also an abundance of native trees and plenty of wood to collect for your fires at night when the season allows. Plenty of space to have privacy and relax in the bush with beautiful views of the mountains to the south and west.
Located at the end of a 21km gravel council road you will be rewarded with beautiful views, sunrises, sunsets and peace and quiet in abundance apart from the wonderful wildlife that is.
Pull in to a quiet bush setting, set up your fire pit for the evening and grab a drink and enjoy the birds come to life, perhaps see the wild horses, and cattle or the kangaroos, emus or brolgas go past.
Enjoy a day trip to the stunning Blackdown Tablelands or simply relax in the beautiful surroundings. Bring your bikes for a ride on the dirt tracks.
For safety though remember to supervise your kids at all times as we have open waterways and dams so there are some hazards. Also remember that eastern brown snakes are in this region so be snake aware.
If you bring your pets they need to be on a leash at all times so that they are safe, there are sometimes Dingoes and wild pigs that wander through the property seasonally.
There is some mobile phone service at the campsites but not always. We look forward to helping you enjoy your stay on our property.
Guests must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure.
Campfires are welcome in the fire pit provided.
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LFPs Ridge
19 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Gracemere, Rockhampton
12 acres of gently sloping land with views of Gracemere. Very quiet and serene property for a perfect relaxing getaway.
We have sheep and cattle on the property. Out next lots of lambs are due around February 2023, so if you kids would like to have some farm experience and feed the sheep, feel free to keep us in mind! We also have two heifers and a bull hopefully they be in calf soon.
Farm fresh mangoes are also available around Christmas time, so come in time for them!
All sites are mowed and well taken care off. Very secure sites if you wish do leave the site during the day to take a trip around.
Can provide water upon request.
3 powered are available, book via powered site listing.
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Rockhampton (Near City) Paddock
2 sites · RVs2 acres · Port Curtis, Rockhampton
Overnight spot close to Rockhampton CBD. There is access to a horse paddock via a gravel/dirt drive.There are no facilities so you need to be a self-contained camper with your own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water.There is a mobile tower in the back right hand corner.Please close the wire gate after you. Sometimes "unauthorised locals" put a couple of horses 🐎 in there which does not bother me. It's a handy spot close to town and services.You can have a small campfire but please ensure you're following any current fire restrictions and are fire safe. Pets on leashes welcome.
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Rocky Campsite
4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Gracemere, Rockhampton
Located outside Rockhampton on a 1 acre block. Nice quiet spot. Separate side access for campers. Fire pit available. Family home also on the block but you'll have the back yard largely to yourself.
This is a good campsite for travellers who need somewhere safe to stay overnight during their travels. You will need to be self-contained with own camping toilet/shower.
Access to water and wifi. Dogs on leashes welcome.
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Shiralee Clydesdales and Farm Stay
17 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents26 acres · Nankin, Livingstone
Formally a horse spelling farm, "Prado Downs" is now home to Shiralee Clydesdale Stud. Offering both camping and a choice of a fully self contained 2 bedroom cabin or a fully self contained Winnebago accommodation, there is something for everyone.While you're here, book a horse and carriage ride (extra charge), feed the horses and pat the foals. We hope you enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and between March and September we ramp it up with activities of all sorts. Campsites can be on the slightly undulating, open lawn area, where there is bore water available. Or down by the dry creek under the gum trees.Construction is underway to provide tank water, and a Camp Kitchen. The flushing toilets and showers are up and running!While you're here, help feed the horses or pat the foals. Collect the eggs, or have a drink around the communal camp fire. Want quiet time - each site has its own smaller fire pit!15 minutes drive to Rockhampton - Or n your way to Emu Park Beach, you can visit the Camel Farm, or the Koorana Crocodile Farm.
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Laurel Bank Organics
2 sites · RVs, Tents55 acres · Alton Downs, Rockhampton
We have 55 acres of paddocks plus dams 10 minutes from Rockhampton City. We are 1 km from the Fitzroy River with boat access and fishing. A lovely, quiet spot with amazing sunsets.
There is plenty to do in the area from fishing, cycling and rowing to relaxing with a book beside your own campfire.
Horses, dogs and chickens reside here.
Fresh farm eggs available.
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"Arcadia"
3 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Mount Morgan, Rockhampton
Our property "Arcadia" is located at Moongan, which was once a bustling Railway Station at the top of the Rack Railway. "Arcadia" is just over 2 acres with a nice flat camping spot beside the seasonal creek. You will be camping right where early settlers once camped and watered their draught horses in bygone days. Teamsters would gather here and collaborate to join their teams together to traverse the steep Razorback bringing supplies to the gold mine and its workers. Behind the homestead the land rises steeply to overlook the valley below and offers nice views for sunset gazers.
We are at the very start of a permaculture makeover, with the design phase still in progress. Our business is named Moonrise Organixs and we have a produce stall at the front gate with an ever increasing range of chemical-free products. We have an infant orchard, mandala veggie patch, tea garden, poultry and a small grass arena. We are a kid, dog and horse friendly property!
There is an unofficial rail trail nearby and lots of tracks for horse riding, hiking, rock climbing and motor bike riding.
The quaint Gold Mining town of Mount Morgan is steeped in history, with a full suite of facilities and is only 5km away. Rockhampton is 25km and Gracemere 15km away. If you are interested in the history of Moongan, just strike up a conversation with Angie and she will be glad to share what she knows.
Please note: Mount Morgan is situated at the top of the great Dividing Range. There are two ways to approach Mt Morgan from the east - up the windy range road A3 Burnett Highway or up the straight and steep (17% incline) Razorback Rd.
Our property is located at Moongan just at the top of the steep Razorback incline. USE LOW GEAR from the bottom as it gets steeper towards the top. Directions from Bouldecombe: 4km west of Bouldecombe, turn right onto Poison Creek Rd. Follow until the end (4km) then turn left onto Razorback Rd. In another 4 km you will reach the steep incline and our property is at the top.
Despite the address being Leydens Hill Rd, the driveway is actually accessed off Razorback Rd. Don't turn down Leydens Hill Rd, especially if you are towing as this is a narrow road and turning around can be difficult.
There is a pit dunny outhouse but no shower. We offer a 10amp outlet only. Please come prepared with whatever equipment is needed to convert to 15amp if required.
Water is our most precious and limited resource so please arrive with full tanks and adequate drinking water for the duration of your stay. We are in a dry period right now so it is hot and brown. This is a leave no trace site. Please take all your rubbish with you when you leave.
If no one is home to greet you please just choose a site in the front driveway paddock which suits you. 😉 We won't be far away.
Come in peace, stay in harmony, leave with a full heart.
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Canoona Park
20 sites · RVs, Tents1000 acres · Glendale, Livingstone
Our cattle farm is located 55km north of Rockhampton, conveniently just off the main highway.
Our campsites are great for a weekend adventure with the family or an overnight stopover for travellers. There are options for bushland settings with good privacy or you may prefer to set up in front of a waterhole. Campsites are 2WD friendly and there's enough space for all types of camping vehicles.
We welcome self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water. There is access to rubbish facilities.
As you can tell from the name, this is big sky country. We have views for days and days, great sunrises and amazing sunsets. The land features Ironbark and Gum trees throughout with rolling pastures. Waterholes form in wetter months.
We run beef cattle, and have horses and donkeys too. Our farm animals are very friendly for those on tour and there are photo opportunities aplenty.
Campfires are permitted by arrangement of the farm manager, and if weather permits. Please message us for an update on conditions. We may also be able to offer a farm tour and other activities by arrangement.
No pets please.
Contact us for enquiries.
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