Camping in Rainbow Beach, QLD, AU: 12 Best Campgrounds 2023

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Queensland
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Rainbow Beach

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Standown Park

59 sites · RVs, Tents18 acres · Kia Ora, Gympie

Nestled on 18 lush acres beside Toolara Pine Forestry, Standown Park is a short 24km drive from Gympie on the Tin Can Bay road sand-fly free. It is the perfect base to relax and escape the hustle and bustle. Standown Park offers beautiful gardens, quiet and safe surrounds with plenty of open space and is a clean, relaxed and unique getaway experience with all your amenities and extensive camp kitchen. It’s a place to unplug, meet old friends and make new ones around the open campfire and where happy hour seems to last a bit longer. A place to bring your family and your friends where you can unplug from technology and take in the peacefulness that is Standown Park. With grass or slab sites for caravans and camping, drive through options for big rigs and plenty of room for large groups, we have your next holiday destination all wrapped up. With a short drive to both Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay its the ideal destination for exploring the Cooloola Coast, and also an hours drive from the fashionable Noosa.

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Habitat Noosa Everglades EcoCamp

281 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents65 acres · Cooroibah, Noosa

Habitat Noosa Everglades EcoCamp awarded “Australia’s Best New Tourism Business” is located 25 minutes from Noosa, set amongst 65 acres of National Park and perched on the edge of picturesque Lake Cootharaba. Boasting a number of waterfront activities from stand up paddle boards, canoes, wave skis, kayaks and tinnie hire to frisbee golf in a bushland setting. The Great Sandy National Park location extends a number of walking trails where you can get up close and personal with the abundant wildlife and discover the rich history of the region. The CootharaBAR & Bistro dishes are inspired by the regions fresh, local produce and the Micro Brewery, boasts 11 tasty beers brewed onsite. The EcoCamp is the gateway to one of only two Everglades in the world, where the tea tree infused waterways and ancient rainforests provide a truly memorable tour experience. Habitat Noosa Everglades EcoCamp is the ultimate Accessible Wilderness Experience! The campground features modern facilities, laundry, camp kitchens an onsite bistro and micro-brewery, water activities, walking treks and daily tours to the Noosa Everglades. Campfires are allowed when there are no restrictions in place. Campfires are only permitted in fire pits that are off the ground. Sorry, no pets.

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River Run Farm Camping

41 sites · RVs, Tents84 acres · Antigua, Fraser Coast

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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Cooroy RV Stopover

40 sites · RVsCooroy, Noosa

We are a parking site for RV self contained vehicles. Located just minutes walk away from The Cooroy main street and well worth a visit. You have to be fully self contained and self-sufficient. There is a dump point available, as well as rubbish facilities. Gates are locked at 7.30pm and re-open again at 7am. Fires and generators are not allowed, but you can bring your dog, as long as they are on a leash when outside the vehicle.

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Burrum Shores Beachfront Campground

53 sites · Lodging, RVs73 acres · Burrum Heads, Fraser Coast

Access to the camp sites is via a dirt track. Accessible for 2wd vehicles with decent ground clearance and 4wd vehicles. We can only only accept bookings from self contained caravans and motor homes* (Toilet and shower be inside your caravan or motor home, no external portable toilet or shower tents are permitted).Please note this is a strict council regulation. Grey water must be captured in a bucket and can be emptied onsite as advised by caretakers. ____________________________________________________________________________ Burrum Shores Campgrounds offers well maintained grassy sites with access to the beach. We limit our listings to 9 bookings at a time with 6 having ocean front views and 3 wetland view sites (all are dog friendly) where you can watch the sun rise or set. Everyone has plenty of space to sit back and unwind in our slice of serenity. Campfires are welcome in a raised fire pit, either bring your own or use one of our communal campfire areas. Firewood and kindling is available for purchase on arrival. There is drinkable water available onsite but no toilet or shower amenities. All caravans and motor homes must be fully self contained. All waste and rubbish to be taken off site. There is a dump point in Burrum Heads at Hillcrest Caravan Park just five minutes into town. All sites are pet friendly on application. We ask that you keep your dogs on leash all of the time. Our only rules are that you respect the property and other guests. We look forward to welcoming you to our special spot.

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Ahead of Time - Green Acres Camping

20 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · North Isis, Bundaberg

We have a private 20 acres of shady land not far from the pretty town of Childers. Our property features a spring-fed creek with fish. Bring your fishing rods as there is silver perch and perch for catch and release fishing only. The rest of the property features open grasslands and bush. We are pet friendly, unpowered sites with access to a flushing portaloo toilet. Campers must have everything they need and leave no trace. Just 20 minutes inland from the beautiful coastal beaches. With flat and comfortable sites, this is a haven for anyone venturing to the Fraser Coast. It's a 2 minute drive into town for supplies and where you can enjoy a range of pubs, cafes and shops. Lots of things to do and see in the area including a bird park and the Snakes Down Under display. *Booked campsites - please note on arrival you will be directed to our general camping areas, you are free to pick any spot to set up your camp.

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Splitters Farm

136 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents156 acres · Sharon, Bundaberg

Splitters Farm is a family owned property just 10min drive north of Bundaberg's bustling central business district. Set amongst lush tropical bush-land, the 156 acre property is bordered by Splitters Creek, a fresh water reserve that feeds into the beautiful Burnett River. We offer both powered and unpowered options for guests, along with glamping tents and retro campers for those looking for a little extra comfort. The acreage is home to native animals such as wallabies, platypus, barramundi, prehistoric lung fish and boasts over 150 documented species of Australian bird life. Access to the property is by booking only until it is open to the general public in 2020 as a nature based eco-tourist venture. Showers, toilets and laundry facilities will be available. This property is dog tolerant with strict rules due to our rescue animals that free range around the property. Please enjoy the natural beauty that the Bundaberg region has to offer and drop us a line if you’re in ever in the area.

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Behind The Pines Kalpowar

100 sites · RVs, TentsKalpowar, North Burnett

Our property is an old school with a large oval, pine plantation, plenty of shade, tennis court and cricket field. Room for tents, vans, etc. Family friendly.Dog friendly. Toilet available (no shower). Campfires permitted in firepits when restrictions aren't in place. Firewood free.We are on the Bicentennial National Trail (BNT) and we are registered host for the Bicentennial National Trail users. It's a great base and we often have guests staying with lots of great stories to tell.We have farm animals guests are welcome to feed. We can loan you tennis racquets, balls and cricket equipment at no cost. Outdoor cinema available! Help in the garden in return for free produce.Splinter Creek is less than 500m walk and we are always lucky enough to spot the resident platypus whenever we go for walks. We live 18km from the beautiful Kolan River. Interesting disused train tunnels 2km from the property.

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OZ SKY RANCH

68 sites · RVs, Tents350 acres · Tamborine Mountain, Scenic Rim

Oz Sky Ranch is set on 350+ acres in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland, just outside of Brisbane at the bottom of Mount Tambourine near Canungra. We cater to adventurous souls, with a range of adventure tourism activities in and around our property. Try tandem hang-gliding and paragliding and a full range of hang gliding and paragliding courses or just bring your own stand-up paddleboards and kayaks. Our lake is lovely and clean and is great to swim in. We opened up our working cattle and turf farm to promote Hang gliding and paragliding, we believe the more people see it, then the more people may like to come for a tandem flight or learn to fly with us. You can buy a friend or loved one a gift of a life time. Tandem hang gliding gift vouchers are very popular, as you get to take off from the property and flyover you’re campsite and then up to 2500ft. Then come and land right next to your friends and family at the Oz Sky Ranch. We pride ourselves on keeping the property lovely and clean. We are also opening our home and farm to you. So please respect it and enjoy it as we do. We have 5 designated campsites positioned around the property. Within the designated sites, there are camp spots that we rotate. Please check with us to see what ones are open. We need to rotate the sites and rest them. This is how we keep them well-maintained and looking amazing. If it is wet weather we will close down sites and recommend other spots. We rotate the sites and rest them. Then they don’t get overused. We want our camp sites to look lovely for you. We pride our self’s on having a lovely property. If it is bad weather, we will recommend another site or we can give you a full refund. Campfires are allowed at designated camp spots when fire bans aren't in place. Firewood is available to purchase - see extras. We accept groups however we have strict rules around this, so please discuss with us first. If you are up early in the morning you may be lucky enough to see the best in QLD barefoot water skiers training on the lake and also tandem hang gliders getting towed up from the airstrip. All campers must check in before dark. We look forward to your enquiry.

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1770 Eco Camp, Agnes Water

68 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Agnes Water, Gladstone

Eco Style camping nestled in 42 acres of bush land in the Agnes Water Hinterland. We offer a variety of different site options. Currently we have powered sites for you to rock up in your choice of accomodation or our custom styled Eco Tents which offers a very comfortable option for those that don't want to bring their van or tent. We also offer modern amenities including showers, toilets, camp kitchen, walk trails, swimming holes, and much more. Pet friendly areas available.

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Chookhouse Farmstay

47 sites · RVs, Tents23 acres · Vale View, Toowoomba

CHECK IN TIMES 10am to 12pm Closed for lunch 2pm to 5.30 (NB: no late check ins) Please ensure you are able to be here by 5.30pm, we will not accept check ins after this time. Check out times. 10 am - unless advised. The Chookhouse is situated approximately 20 minutes south of Toowoomba on 23 acres. Please note that there are other dogs and animals long our road. We also have grain trains that pass by throughout the day and night. When you are travelling on Shepperd Road look for our "Chookhouse Farm" sign and a chook mailbox, that is the driveway you need to take. LONG TERM RENTALS We can also accommodate long term rentals. Please contact us for further information. If possible, we would prefer. self-contained set ups; however not essential. AMENITIES Uni-sex amenity block with hot water and flushing toilets for those booked in Pepperina. Top Paddock power, Top Paddock unpowered and Paddock Camp we have gas showers (preset temperature for the safety of children). It will not be a hot shower like you have at home, however you will get clean. There are also pit toilets in the camp areas. In each camp area we have 3 x rubbish bins. PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT HAVE DRINKING WATER AVAILABLE. WE DO NOT HAVE WATER TO FILL YOUR CARAVAN. Plenty of room for self-contained caravans/motorhomes and places to pitch a tent or camper. National Parks, walking trails, Wineries, Gourmet Pubs and Restaurants, Markets, two magnificent parks with play areas for children and so many other points of interest to see and discover. So many animals here! You get to meet camels, cows, pigs, alpacas, Boer goats Dorper Sheep, a multitude of chickens, geese, peacocks and guinea fowl. Miss Piggy loves posing for the camera. Sit under the stars and toast your marshmallows by your fire pit. Safe place to leave your gear while out exploring the Darling Downs and surrounds. Being in a rural area we have strict guidelines for campfires. We follow all Local Government guidelines and the QFS. No blazing fires, all fires to be extinguished at night, no coals or ash to be left under trees or on the grass. We will pick up each morning coals and ash if required. For more information: chookhousefarmstay.com

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Echoes in the Valley

25 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents160 acres · Ingoldsby, Lockyer Valley

We have a variety of campsites to choose from. Camping is presently basic as we are building it up and is better suited for campers with fully equipped 4WD. Some campsites are more secluded than others, some have toilets and of course great views. The kids will love toasting marshmallows around the campfire in the evenings. Sit back, relax and gaze at the stars.Pets welcome.The property is hilly and may be unsuitable for camper homes.No harming the wildlife, our wildlife is harmless if you do not provoke it or threaten it,Please use water wisely as we are in a very dry area with minimal rainfall.There are dams and water holes and drains on the property as it is a working farm.

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