Camping near Hervey Bay with horseback riding
Passing Humpback whales and easy access to the world’s largest sand island from Hervey Bay.
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River Run Farm Camping
42 sites · RVs, Tents84 acres · Antigua, QLD
River Run Farm Camping is situated on the banks of the beautiful Mary River within the spectacular Fraser Coast region.
The historic Maryborough town centre and the quaint village of Tiaro is right on our doorstep for anything you may have left behind or if you just feel like a country pub meal and a cold beer.
We offer large grassy mowed sites both powered and unpowered, river front and tree shaded areas with some having their own fire pits.
Fully equipped large camp kitchen with microwave, television, fridge, dart board, BBQ, communal firepit and power points to charge your devices and a Playground for the Kids.
We offer the best hot showers with beautifully clean toilets; our amenities even contain a washing machine and a kid’s bathroom with a claw foot bath. A Dump point is located at the front of our property.
River Run offers: farm animals, swimming, excellent fresh water Fishing (Bass, Barra, yellow belly, prawn and silver perch), boat ramp, bike track and kayaking
River run has an amazing variety of bird life due to the large body of fresh water and pristine habitat creating a great environment for spotting native animals including wallabies, achidnia and platypus, which have been sighted at the boat ramp.
We are pet friendly too as long as your animals remain on a leash and are under full supervision at all times.
River Run is only a short drive away from lots of great experiences, Markets, Mural trail, horse riding, adventure activities, history, museums, Festivals, art and culture that are sure to inspire.
Book a horse riding adventure with Hucknall Horses only 10mins away or drive on up to Hervey Bay and go whale watching or day trip to the incredible Fraser Island or Rainbow Beach.
4wd in one of the many local forestry areas and see the brumby herds.
Just so much to see and do.
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Susan River Homestead
25 sites · RVs, Tents1660 acres · Susan River, QLD
Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort was established in 1978 & over the past 39 years has concentrated on giving tourists an experience to remember for all the right reasons, this family owned friendly Resort also holds Weddings, Conferences & outdoor horsemanship spectaculars.
Over the past 2 years we have found that many of our wonderful long term clients have turned to camping, caravanning & RV’s & many have requested to stay, so to bring them back to the Homestead we have established facilities that will cater to their needs.
The Resort offers horse riding which is recognised as outstanding by our many return clients & horse lovers worldwide. Enjoy water sports on the resorts own 17 acre lake or use the tennis courts, swimming pool, in-ground trampoline & BBQ area.
On the property but operated by other entities is a High Low Ropes Courses, Abseiling Tower & Paint Ball Facilities, Susan River Homestead is an adventure lover’s dream. Camping , Caravans & RV sites are available at Susan River Homestead all year round, limited powered sites are available.
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Gootchie Creek Escape
120 sites · RVs, Tents600 acres · Gootchie, QLD
We have a beautiful 600 acre cattle property with plenty of room to spread out where other campers are nowhere in sight. Here you will find that the serenity meets the bush. We have beautiful flat grassy sites situated on Gootchie Creek, and around our very large spring fed billabongs that never dry up. Come and enjoy the green flat grassy sites along the creek, you may even see the resident platypus.Enjoy some wildlife watching and escape from the city. Bring your hammock and gaze at cloud shapes.Camp fires permitted and bring along your pet too. We are located 45kms north of Gympie. In town you will find all the shops, fuel and supplies for your camping trip.A dump point has now been installed on our property for your convenience.
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Paradise Lost on the Burnett
21 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Duingal, QLD
I. run a cattle grazing farm in Duingal, right on the Burnett River, 18km out of Gin Gin and 60km from Bundaberg.
We have 100 acres of paradise with many sites to choose from, either along our 300m of Burnett river frontage or along the winding Duingal creek tucked into seclusion.
For the bigger vans we have sites up on top of the property
overlooking the Burnett with just a short walk down to the water.
There are NO Ammenities available so own toilet is a MUST!
Bring your fishing rods, kayaks and walking shoes.
There's some great fishing here including barramundi, perch, yellow belly mullet, gar - and plenty of catfish to keep the kids entertained!
Don’t have a kayak, no worries.
We also have kayaks available for hire.
We also have the most magnificent sunrises and sunsets here, with beautiful birdlife including hawks and water eagles. Great for bird watching and photography!
All campsites have access to the water unless we are advised per booking.
Less than 5km down the road you will find Wallaville where there is a great local Wallaville pub, and a corner store that offers great pizza. Telstra is available for
communication, and we are also only 18km from Gin Gin and
around 50km from Bundaberg.
Campfires permitted in the designated areas only, bring your own fire pit when possible as we have a limited number of fire pits available.
when fire restrictions/bans are not in place. Plenty of fallen timber around the place to collect for firewood. I suggest U bring wood for the ist night, In case it has rained & saves the hassle first up allowing U to chill out sooner 🥂
Well behaved pets welcome, but they must be kept under control and you must pick up after them.
We look forward to welcoming you 🥂
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Hartwood
2 sites · RVs, Tents120 acres · Elliott Heads, QLD
Nestled just 5 minutes from the coastal town of Elliott Heads, lies Hartwood—a tranquil 120-cattle stud and mangrove wetland boasting over 48 species of wading birds. It is located under 1 km away from the beach and boat ramp at Riverview, allowing you to ride your horse to the water or go kite surfing in the river mouth.
Hartwood is a great destination for nature walks or adventurous kayaking. With 9 paddocks, we can even accommodate guest horses.
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Big Rocks Bush Retreat
53 sites · RVs, Tents700 acres · Golden Fleece, QLD
Bringing you a place where you can escape, relax, disconnect from your day to day life and reconnect with nature.
The tranquil and beautiful bush covered property is nestled on 700 acres, backing directly onto the Woowoonga national park near, Childers Qld.
The Big Rocks Bush Retreat is situated on the foot hills of rugged, mountainous terrain that creates a picturesque spot for camping, biking, horse riding, bush walking and hiking in a diverse and stunning landscape.
With a majority of remnant bush land, it’s a naturalists wonderland with a number of native flora and fauna found in few parts of Australia.
The facilities on the property are ever evolving and offer;
• large fenced area
• large communal fire pit
• small camp kitchen
• two toilets
• covered areas
• pool table
• book and toy library
• small hobby farm with friendly goats and chickens
• large horse yards
• two dams (great for cooling off)
Please note that a 4WD and off-road camper are recommended If you are wishing to access our more remote camp sites on the property.
Nearby hamlets of Childers, Biggenden and Apple Tree Creek have a unique combination of history, culture, food, wine and art in a relaxing atmosphere of country life.
The retreat caters to families, groups, travellers and holiday makers alike.
Big Rocks Bush Retreat is too beautiful not to share, you will not be disappointed
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Moonys Camp
10 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Hervey Bay, QLD
Moonys Camp is a 40 acre farm stay campground with 10 large sites just 10 minutes drive out of Hervey Bay.
Located at 159 Old Walligan Rd, Walligan Qld 4655.
We offer a camp kitchen with BBQs, with drinking water available from water tanks. Camp near the lagoon or near the campers kitchen.
Camp kitchen has a fridge, microwave and gas BBQ, water and 240v available to charge devices.
The campground is suitable for caravans, motorhomes, tents and swags.
We neighbor the old Urangan Pier to Maryborough rail trail and Vernon Conservation Park with 1,600 acres to explore by walking, cycling or horse riding, so bring your ebikes and ride all the way into town if you are keen.
Dogs allowed but must remain on a leash.
Campfires allowed, except during total fire bans.
Please note we are still developing more facilities each week.
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Riverbend
13 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Gundiah, QLD
Right on the beautiful Mary River, we offer overnight camping as well as day visitor passes*. We have plenty of spacious, shady and level RV and tent sites. We are also pet friendly. Dogs have plenty of space to run and swim. Fire pits and wood provided. Private river access for swimming, fishing, gold panning/ fossicking and paddling. Riverbend is a working, historic farm from 1886. It boasts magnificent views as we are on the hilltop and the sunsets are unforgetable. Private, level sites with good shade. We are a working farm which offers a variety of free and fee based activities on site.
* day visitors- includes access to farm, river and lagoon. Use of kayaks and other floaty chairs. Firepit, chopped wood and a BBQ grill.
Just book a camping site and let me know you are coming for the day.
6am to 6pm. *
FREE ACTIVITIES
Fishing - mostly bass
Swimming - in the river, rock pools, small rapids or in our big lagoon
Paddling- the beautiful Mary River offers a variety of paddling experiences.
Yabby catching - traps or meat on a string in the big lagoon
Fossicking and panning for gold - in the Mary River and Munna Creek
Homestead and farm
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Feather collecting- from our Guinea fowl and Turkey
Bird watching - we have a resident pair of nesting Sea Eagles, Greater Spoonbill, huge variety of parrots and lorikeets. Black cockatoo etc.
ACTIVITIES BY NEGOTIATION
We can do led pony rides for kids 30 mins
Horseback walking tour of property for adult beginners
Trail ride off property for advanced riders
HIRE - gold detector, pans, kayaks, yabbie pots, inflatable floating chairs.
Bring your own horse and it can use the yards and have water provided for free - ride various close by segments of the national trail. Gallop over endless sandflats at Tuan on the Great Sandy Straights, see the brumbies on the pine forest trails.
TRAIL BIKES - kids with no bigger than 50cc welcome but must ride in designated area under full parental supervision. For adults there are huge state forests next door with fantastic trails as will as the sand trails in the enormous pine forests close by.
PARTY SHED - if you wish to have a bit of a party, band, get together etc we have a pretty groovy 100 year old shed for hire.
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Rosehill Farmstay
18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents250 acres · Glen Echo, QLD
Nestled in the quiet beauty of Glen Echo, "Rosehill" has been a cherished part of the Ross Family since 1958. Tucked away along the picturesque Munna Creek, our farmstay is a tranquil escape just 40 minutes south of Maryborough, 35mins north of Gympie and a scenic 2.5-hour drive from Brisbane. Finding us is easy - from Tiaro/Gympie via the Woolooga/Bauple road, just 5 minutes off into Glen Echo.
At "Rosehill," we offer a variety of camping experiences, from semi-private campsites with or without amenities to fully equipped front fold campers available for hire. Bring your pushbikes or horses and explore the closest National Trail (section 5) from your base at "Rosehill".
Whether you're seeking solitude or planning a group event, we have options to suit your needs. Looking for a unique venue for your special day? Consider "Rosehill" for a fully catered farm wedding experience or reserve one of our locations for complete privacy.
Our farm is not just a getaway; it's a sustainable oasis. Powered by solar energy, we proudly operate as a fully standalone powered farm. Our commitment to sustainability extends to our agricultural practices - we utilize solar energy to pump water for our livestock and irrigate our pastures. Speaking of livestock, "Rosehill" is also home to RottyHill rottweilers, where we've been successfully breeding natural-born bobtail and tailed dogs for over 18 years.
Discover the hidden gem of "Rosehill" amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life. For camper hire or event information, reach out to us via our website at www.rosehillfarmstay.com.au. We can't wait to welcome you to our slice of paradise!
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RUSTIC RETREAT
6 sites · RVs84 acres · Maryborough, QLD
Our property is situated on the banks of the great sandy strait just 400m from the Tuan Boat ramp with access to Fraser Island by boat or kayak. We are surrounded by State forests and wetland. There is a dam on the property for swimming and playing. 400m walk to the Tuan beach and boat ramp, exit via the main gate entrance. The forshore has a park, BBQ area and picnic tables as well as garbage disposal.
There is plenty of space with-in the property and surrounding forests for mountain biking, motor-biking and walking. 3km down the road in Boonooroo you will find a large park with tennis court and public BBQ's. The bowls club and Golf Club are just 3km away.
This site is suitable for caravans, RV's, camper trailers. There is no toilet facility on the property. We are VERY dog friendly and can be off lead as long as the dogs are friendly towards people and other dogs and don'y try and bite our horses which roam freely. We also have other peoples horses agisting in paddocks on the property. (Please don't feed them as their owners have requested this) You can feed our horses apples and carrots. Activities you can do include boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, crabbing, walking, stand up paddle boarding, bird watching, kangaroo spotting, playing in the parks, beach tennis, mountain biking, hiking etc.
Camp sites are far from the main house and other sites so you can have camp fires and play music, use generators without worry of disturbing the neighbours.
We have a tap/ hosepipe at the horse stables as you drive in on nexto the main house where you can fill up water canisters but might be easier to bring your own water. Text before hand to organise so we can show you where the fresh water tap is found.
Campers will need to be self contained (rubbish and toilets) and please leave your campsite the way you found it. Don't leave toilet paper or rubbish in fire pits please.
Enter / Exit the main gate by pushing the code into the key pad. (Given on booking) Gate closes after 20 seconds once it is fully open so be quick.
NOTE: ***During Summer months - November, December, January and February there are midgees (sandflies) at dusk and dawn and we do recommend midgee screening or spraying the mesh on your caravan windows as the standard mozzie mesh will not keep them out. Bring coils, a fan as they hate any breeze, bug spray and long sleeved pants and tops to wear in the evenings from about 5pm-7pm. After it is dark they die down!***
***4X4's are recommended if you don't stay along the fence line as it can get muddy if there has been lots of rain. If you stay along the fence line you will be fine as the roads are compact and hard and the camp sites along this fence are higher up, they are marked with Fire Pits so camp here if you want to stay dry and get a good breeze.***
We hope you enjoy the peace and quiet out here. If you need anything please message me on HIPCAMP messages or text or call me : 0487047270 (9am -5pm) Unless in an emergency.
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Gundy Pub
22 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Gundiah, QLD
Gday, and thanks for stopping by Gundy Pub!Located at the Gundy Pub you will find a number of campsite, cabin and room options available. The cabins have ensuite facilities and we have 3 rooms available in the pub which all have a queen bed and a single bed. All rooms have a TV and air conditioning. Shared bathroom facilities available nearby. You are welcome to use the BBQ facilities located within the caravan park as well. We have a nearby billabong which has plenty of fish and turtles. Enjoy a meal at the nearby Gundy Pub or explore the surrounding area. Bauple Mountain is 5km away which is a great spot for walking and hiking. Mary River is down the road 4km and a great spot for fishing. The national trail runs along the river and is a great spot for walks or bike rides. We have a number of horse riding camps in the nearby area as well.We have fire drums available and well behaved pets are welcome. Firewood available at an additional cost or BYO.We look forward to seeing you.
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Alaryn Farm, Bingera
1 site · RV, Tent200 acres · South Bingera, QLD
We have one site available, in a paddock right by a large dam, complete with island.
There is a large undercover area to sit and relax and eat, a campfire, with logs around for you to sit and chat. Plenty of firewood for you to collect.
We have a couple of canoes for the dam, and it is certainly suitable for swimming, when full!
There are plenty of walks on our property and birds and wildlife. We are also a working farm, so farm tours are available by booking - ducks, chooks, geese, sheep, cattle, and house cows, plus veggie gardens, orchard etc. We have some produce for sale, in season (eggs, honey, strawberry jam, sometimes our own sausages/mince).
We are 20 minutes from Bundy, 25 from Childers and 30 minutes from Bargara, the beach and surf; the Burnett river is 5 minutes away, as is the nearest pub!
Pets allowed by prior arrangement only, as we must be assured they are under control!
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Camping near Hervey Bay with horseback riding guide
Overview
Hervey Bay (pronounced Harvey) is best known as the gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island (K’gari), less than an hour’s ferry ride away. It’s also one of Australia’s most popular whale-watching destinations, for the passing parade of Humpback whales that visit annually. Campers can find all they need in equipment and supplies in the town, and then choose between big-name commercial camping and caravan parks and smaller, non-commercial camping grounds around the Fraser Coast. Some of the best are in Wongai State Forest, where you can camp near picturesque waterholes. Kayaking and canoeing is popular, and there are easy walking trails.
Fraser Island (K’gari)
The world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island (K’gari) is popular with campers, hikers and fishermen, but can only be accessed by 4WD vehicle or on foot. Sandy tracks criss-cross the island. As well as beach camping, there are protected camping sites behind fences to keep out wild dingos, recommended for families with children under 14. Don’t-miss spots include the crystal-clear Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek and the lush rainforest of Central Station.
Bundaberg
About 90 minutes’ drive north is the sugar milling town of Bundaberg, where nature lovers flock in summer to witness the turtle nesting season at the largest rookery in the Southern Hemisphere, on the beach at Mon Repos. Bush and coastal camping spots abound, a mix of commercial operations and council-run campgrounds. One of these is Norval Park Campground, close to the ocean but with no facilities, open to tents and trailers only (a permit is needed).
Lady Elliot Island
Glamping is the only camping option on Lady Elliot, one of the Great Barrier Reef’s most remote inhabited islands. Access to the island is by air only, booked through Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, from Hervey Bay or Bundaberg. Tents are close to the lagoon and each has a deck where you can watch nesting seabirds and turtles (in season). Less expensive cabin accommodation is available. The highlights are snorkelling off the beach, 20 dive sites, and Manta Ray (best in winter).
When to go
Book well ahead at any time of year, especially for camping on Fraser Island. During whale-watching season (August to October), the region is busy. The best weather is in Spring (September to November), when there is little rain and the summer humidity hasn’t kicked in yet.
Know before you go
- Allow at least three days to explore Fraser Island.
- On Fraser Island, it is illegal to feed or interact with dingos (wild dogs), which have been responsible for fatal attacks on visitors. Heavy fines apply.
- Whale watching season in Hervey Bay runs from August to October.
- Camping permits are required for all Queensland National Parks, forests and reserves and must be booked online and paid for before arrival.
Nearby attractions
Visit Double Island Point for excellent ocean views from the iconic lighthouse.
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