Camping near Russell Island with fishing

Life slows down at this island escape, just minutes from Brisbane.

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12 top campgrounds near Russell Island with fishing

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Shortstump Ranch

5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Brisbane, QLD
Close to everything! 5 acre property, 30 mins from airport, 5 mins to Cleveland and Stradbroke ferry, 15 mins to Sleeman Aquatic Centre and Belmont Shooting Complex. Easy access to public transport - 200m to bus stop, 3km to train station Only one site has bathroom access, Hillhead. One acre dog enclosure available for friendly dogs. Large grassed areas among gum trees, set high so there are sea breezes in summer. Lots of birdlife, with kookaburras, galahs, curlews, cockatoos and lorikeets nesting on site, you will meet our friendly magpie and butcherbirds too. We are in a koala zone and occasionally get visitors during breeding season, and there's been a few wallaby sightings recently. We have a small hobby farm with chickens and ducks. We also have a goat, native bees, a worm farm and an aquaponics system Plenty of local activities and events. Too many to list! Beaches, bush and city stuff too The closest activity is the mini-golf at Alexandra Hills Hotel and Conference Centre. Its also very handy for breakfast, lunch or dinner if you don't feel like cooking. Family friendly and reasonably priced for the area. There is a playground for kids and a bottle shop. Defibrillator on property. Fire extinguishers on site. Farm Fresh Eggs Available...... Emergency Department 4.5 km away at Redlands Hospital.
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McCoy's River Views

10 sites · RVs, Tents24 acres · Gold Coast, QLD
Access to McCoy's Creek and local wildlife to relax and take in the fresh air. With views across the Gold Coast hinterland this tranquil location will leave you breathless. The options to set your location ranges from open flat areas with views or nestled amongst the trees on the lower parts. The property is a rural and simple location to sit back and get off the beaten track. There are 3-4 sites that are relatively even but others require leveling equipment for your caravan. Located minutes from the Gold Coast theme parks you can camp the night and enjoy the what the Gold Coast has to offer by day. Mccoys Creek Views allows campers to bring pets and enjoy a fire whilst relaxing with family & friends Bring your off grid camper/ caravan along for a no frills scenic experience off the beaten track but close to the Gold Coast's thrilling theme park district. Please note that - pets must be well behaved and on a leash at all times. Fires are not allowed during fire bans. Guests must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure.
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Tappy's Tours and Camping

2 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · 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, two sites are available to be booked. A unique feature includes the opportunity for surfing, fishing, and swimming in your private lagoon. A short drive will take you to Point Lookout. 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.
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AU$100
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Tyalgum Showground

20 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Tyalgum, NSW
Tyalgum Showgrounds offers both powered and unpowered sites, toilets, showers, drinking water, free dump point for campers and a camp kitchen. This is a recreation reserve camp ground run by volunteers - all money collected goes back to improvement of the facilities. Dogs are permitted but must be on a leash. The Showgrounds can only offer a maximum of 7 nights.
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Olive View Estate - Stunning Views

9 sites · RVs, Tents35 acres · Kulgun, QLD
Please note this farm is for SELF SUFFICIENT campers only. You MUST have your own toilet and you must take All of your waste with you. This is our home! Please respect it. * Do NOT enter neighbouring properties or throw rubbish over the fence. Cattle graze nearby and their health and safety is priority! One booking covers 4 people (no matter how many set ups/caravans/tents you have) You can pick wherever in the paddock that you'd like to set up - there are no pre allocated spots and you will be able to pick a private spot. Take a stroll through the olive grove and set up a picnic amongst the trees! Olive View Estate is a stunning 35 acre 700 tree working olive farm and guest stay accommodation. We have two paddocks on the back of the olive grove with breath-taking views. Enjoy a walk through our gardens and olive grove. You are welcome to roam our entire property - we just suggest wearing enclosed shoes. We have some very friendly farm animals - Olly the goat. Barb, Shaun, Dodge, Daisy, Duke, Georgie, Gracie and babies Leslie & Bo who all love carrots and apples. This is a full working farm and we restore vintage caravans and classic cars. You will see us pottering in the garden or walking our poodle, but we will leave you to your privacy. We have a beautiful vintage bus that we have converted into a farm shop and you can buy olives, relishes, honey, jam, seasonings, magnesium and more. We welcome small gatherings to celebrate birthdays, engagements or function (Christmas etc) just let us know during the booking process. We would appreciate quiet after 10pm. We are only 8 minutes from shops in town and a short drive for all of the Scenic Rim's attractions. We are in the heart of The Scenic Rim. The camping grounds is private and picturesque in our back paddocks - looking back over our olive grove and out to the great dividing range. We have fire pits set up in the camp area - please bring an extinguisher, wood and matches. The camp grounds has an easy access and campers have had no issues levelling out on the gentle slope or go higher up the paddock to the trees and the ground is level with the best views of the mountain ranges. Olive View Farm is ideal for self sufficient campers. At the front of the property near the bus shop we have permanent picnic tables set up for anyone to use. Dogs on a lead are welcome - we have lots of Kangaroos and Wallabies and we want to protect them. We are always on site and happy to help with anything you need. *Please note any negative feedback for camping received was from a festival that took place on our property in 2022 and the event organisers promised the campers facilities and did not deliver. Unfortunately Hipcamp won't remove these comments and we had no management of these customers. ALL other positive comments are through us direct.
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Eastgrove, Running Creek

29 sites · RVs, Tents400 acres · Running Creek, QLD
We have a 400-acre beef cattle and cropping property in the beautiful Scenic Rim, 5 minutes from town. With a dam, tracks to explore, a running creek to fish and frolic in, and plenty of wide-open spaces to rest and relax. Our Creekside sites are in a large open paddock with creek frontage, near the road and readily accessed with 2wd vehicles. Or we have campsites in an elevated position which offer more privacy but do require a 4wd. Campers must be self-sufficient and have their own toilet - we have no facilities here. Campfires are permitted in designated areas and you can buy firewood from us. Note: There are facilities available in town including hot showers and toilets.Dogs are welcome but must be kept restrained.
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Riverside Retreat

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Brisbane, QLD
This unique 2 acre property has great access to Brisbane and the Gold Coast situated half way between. Backing onto the Albert River you can enjoy the cool breeze whilst fishing from your camp-site. Just a few doors down from the local golf course you can also stretch your legs whilst enjoying a round of golf. Given its location you are close to local shops, ten pin bowling, local taverns and well maintained parks (including an offleash dog park). Guests must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities. There is a dump point just 4 kms drive from the property and potable water is available on site if you need to fill your water tanks. Pets are allowed on leash.  An oasis in the middle of the suburbs this is a great spot for anyone wanting to stay close to Brisbane whilst enjoying easy access to the Gold Coast beaches and theme parks.
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Tranquil Bush Retreat - Sheldon

2 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Sheldon, QLD
Located in beautiful Sheldon, the property boasts 8 acres of secluded and peaceful bush land with a large freshwater dam, tropical oasis and FREE firewood! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp53d4OWlqw 4WD access only and offroad camper trailers or small off-road caravans only Ideally located near the famous Sirromet Winery (5 minute drive) and walking distance to Mount Cotton’s popular Eastern Escarpment walking and biking trails, you can either relax or get out and about! In addition, the property has beautiful walking trails. Campfire permitted however must be kept within the allocated fire pit and must be outside of restrictions. Must have own toilet and be fully self-sufficient. All waste to be removed by campers upon departure. We would like to preserve this site for all future campers so please ensure that you abide by our rules. Generators welcomed, to be switched off between 10pm and 7am. Please be mindful of loud music after 10pm - please adhere to this request else you may be asked to leave. Unfortunately, to preserve our wildlife, no pets allowed. We cannot accommodate large caravans at this stage, due to the access to the site (steep gravelled driveway) and track to campsite has some bends not suitable for long vehicles) *4WD access only and offroad camper trailers or small off-road caravans only
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Sandy Creek Camping

3 sites · RVs, Tents350 acres · Glamorgan Vale, QLD
Settled in 1866 by Mr. Robert Brown. The land is now used for beef cattle and a small amount of dry land hay production. We have 3 private campsites to offer, all have good distance from each other with no visibility of other camps. Approximately 400m from other sites. We like to camp with room too! All sites are fenced off with a gate to drive in and keep the cattle out. Please select a site for more detailed description on what to expect and the extras it offers. Selecting a site will show more accurate photos of that particular location instead of every photo found here. Pets welcome however must remain on leash or tether *Please notify us if bringing a dog* Please clean up after your dog ready for the next camper. Fires permitted only in fire-rings provided. Check for local fire ban restrictions first. There is plenty of wood lying around for use (bring your axe or saw). Things to do - Send some golf balls into space -The creek is seasonal, only flowing after good rain. It will dry up in some conditions. Swimming in the water holes is ok, please check in the water for depth and sticks -Brisbane river is up the road (10mins) to Savages crossing or Twin Bridges. Fantastic swimming or lazing in the running water. -Push bikes, Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is 5min away if you jump on at Borallon Station Rd. Some cattle tracks for the kids to ride along in the paddock also. -Wivenhoe, Somerset Dam in the area for water sports -Wildlife watching, this paddock sustains a large variety of native animals, if you’ve got a keen eye -Bottle Tree pub is just down the road, - bit more than walking distance tho :) -Take it easy.
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The Kirell Coastal Hideout

3 sites · RVs1 acre · Gold Coast, QLD
Nestled in a wildlife corridor, our 1.4 acre property is surrounded by trees and nature. There are two campsites separated by a communal picnic table and fire pit which ensures your privacy. There is also a toilet block with a toilet. The spot is located in the backyard, away from the main house where the owners live. A stone's throw to everything the Gold Coast has to offer. Less than 10 minutes to Tallebudgera, Palm Beach and Currumbin beaches, 15 minutes to swimming holes and waterfalls in the hinterland and to the thriving restaurant and nightlife scene in Burleigh or Coolangatta. 30 minutes to the heart of Surfer's Paradise, 45 minutes to Byron Bay. 5 minutes to supermarkets and shopping at The Pines and 19th Ave shops. As we are in a nature corridor, please ensure you do not collect firewood from the property grounds and take your trash out with you. There is a petrol station around the corner (corner of 19th Ave and Guineas Creek Road) with bins, firewood for sale and a water tap. Please note that being 1.4 acres, our property is ideal for overnight stays and using as a base for a trip to the Gold Coast as it is quiet, private and has a stellar location. It is truly seclusion in suburbia. For those who plan to spend most of their time at the campsite and are looking for a much more wild, bush camping experience - we suggest you book a site further inland where you will find larger properties to camp on. Thank you! We look forward to hosting you!
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Lamb Island Waterfront - Eco Heaven

1 site · RV1 acre · Lamb Island, QLD
Nature lovers who enjoy a bit of peace and quiet - this one is for you! Tidal waterfront site on the Northern end of Lamb Island. Great for bush walks, fishing, boating etc Sunshade and electricity available but no toilets on site and you must take all your rubbish with you Walking distance to the Recreation Club for dinner/drinks Fire pit on site Recommend bringing mosquito spray and ear plugs as the birds are pretty loud in the morning!
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The Big Mango Russell Island

10 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Russell Island, QLD
Secluded 10 acre block Huge open land surrounded by bush and water amazing crabbing and fishing. On an island only 20 min boat ride on passenger ferry from redland bay Brisbane or come on the car ferry Island has IGA and bottleshop cafe clubs. $5 taxi anywhere on island Lots of quiet roads to explore on your bike. 3 other islands only a 5 min ferry ride away. Russell island is a country town on an island just a stones throw away from the Brisbane mainland.
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