Escape to the natural settings near rural Gatton for country caravan camping in QLD’s Salad Bowl.
Who wouldn’t want to go caravan camping in Queensland’s “Salad Bowl”? The administrative centre of Lockyer Valley, Gatton contains some of the most fertile soil in the world—hence its nickname. It also makes for an optimal basecamp for outdoor getaways. Holiday parks in Gatton, just an hour outside Brisbane, offer country-style camping at powered and self-contained RV campsites near Queensland Transport Museum. While in town, take a walk around scenic Lake Apex Park. Or head into Australia’s bushland for authentic bush camping in spring and autumn at campgrounds near Lockyer National Park. Set up in powered or remote sites at pet-friendly campgrounds that welcome families who love to sit around campfires. Then head out for hiking, ATVing, and motorbiking along the park’s trails. Lake lovers looking for a summer holiday full of kayaking, fishing, and swimming can park just an hour from Gatton at Lake Wivenhoe. Watch for kangaroos and wildlife while parked on a grassy caravan site with or without power.