Coastal camping in Sunshine Coast
From seaside to hinterland, the Sunshine Coast is a place of beauty.
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Noosa Everglades Reatreat/Camping
9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Cooroibah, QLD
Nestled within the Cooloola region within of the Great Sandy National Park, the Noosa Everglades is a spectacular network of pristine waterways and wetlands connecting the Northern Noosa River onto the Sunshine Property. Our property is along side the Noosa River and we are one of only two private owned property's within the Cooloola region. With Kayaking, Camping, Walking tracks and alot more to do! We are home to 1 out of 2 everglades in the whole world!!
Noosa Everglades Eco Retreat was founded by Peter and Deborah Gilbert, they stumbled across the property nestled in the Coolola National Park in 1993 and have shared this special location with family and friends over the years. In 2022 they have decided to share the unique property with guest from all around the world.
Come and experience The Noosa Everglades, one of only two everglades systems on Earth, is a world of water, wilderness and wonder in the upper reaches of the Noosa River.
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Boho Wilderness Farm Noosa Lake
8 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Boreen Point, QLD
We are part of Noosa Hinterland, situated at the start of the Everglades, more than 40% of Australia’s bird species is found here.
Lake Cootharaba is at it’s peak, 4ft deep. It’s great for sailing, SUP, kayaking, kite surfing and swimming. There are wood fired BBQs and picnic seats all along the foreshore. Public showers/toilets too.
Upon coming down Lake Flat Rd, you’ll see 4 letterboxes, turn LEFT here and travel down a private road approx 100mts, you’ll see 1 white bali flag and our Boho Wilderness sign on pink post, this is CAMP entry.
In the rainforest, there is a large picnic table for your enjoyment, explore at leisure.
We have a designated camping area, fenced in, with 8 sites, all numbered. You could have a view across open paddocks/dam of our horses.
NOOSA EVERGLADES are calling you to visit.
Camp sites are in horseshoe layout.
Fires are ONLY ALLOWED in fire pit.
Check in at 1pm and check out is flexible, on agreement with host.
Please message owner 1hr prior to arriving.
CHECK IN AFTER 6pm STRICTLY AT OWNERS DISCRETION
Well behaved dogs are welcome, please keep them on a leash,
please add them to booking, under EXTRAS $10 each (2dogs max.)
NO DOGS IN RAINFOREST. Kids can feed goats and pony. Goats come through trail of SITE 4. No dogs are allowed in SITE 4. Thank you.
*** There is bore water tap at shower block.
*** 2 portlaloo’s which are emptied and sanitised twice daily.
***HOT SHOWER AVAILABLE
* Goat feeding is at 8:30am weekends for kids, adults by request, & most days on school holidays.
We are a coastal village by the Lake.
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* 1km to the Lake, foreshore has several BBQ (wood fired) and picnic tables to enjoy. Showers/toilets available at 2 points along foreshore.
* Kids and dog beach available at the kids park, at Lake (4ft at its deepest).
* Boat ramp for access to lake or Everglades. A canoe launching ramp available at Elanda Point. 7mins away. If looking at tides, lookup Teewah beach for lake tides.
* Cafe/general store located at the lake, open 7am-2pm.
* Apollonian Hotel has bistro, and outdoor dining. Dog friendly.
2nd & 4th FRI night 6-9:30pm OPEN MIC
Every Sunday 12-3pm Smokehouse and Live Music
*2km to Noosa Habitat, bistro and brewery. Hiking tracks to Harry’s Hut too. NO DOMESTIC ANIMALS ALLOWED. But ample wildlife.
* 20 mins to Tewantin/Noosaville.
*Pomona market (18kms) opened Sat 7-12.
*Noosa beaches and national park 30mins.
Dog walking at Ringtail creek, on McKinnon Dr.
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Nuchi Hollow
1 site · RV, Tent66 acres · Yandina Creek, QLD
Nuchi Hollow is a working regenerative cattle property just 10 minutes to Coolum Beach and 10 minutes to the rural community of Yandina.
Enjoy this flat spot to place your self contained caravan/camper. Site has rural vista towards the east and south.
Enjoy kookaburra song as the sun sets over Mount Ninderry.
Say hello to the horses and cows and hike around the 66 acre property or adjoining bushland. Enjoy piece and quite or head to the coast for restaurants and surf swimming. Relax at the nearby dam.
Nearby Yandina Station, Palm Creek Estate, Spirit House and a short drive to Coolum or Peregian Beach.
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Happy Haven
2 sites · RVs, Tents18 acres · Kiels Mountain, QLD
Centrally located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast , just 10 minutes to beaches, and 20 minutes to Montville. Come and enjoy all the Sunshine Coast has to offer.Totally secluded and private with a beautiful scenic outlook. Camping:Can accommodate up to three caravans or camper trailers. Powered sites with En-suite.We only take one booking at a time, so You can enjoy the space on your own or share with family and friends.Totally private, powered site with panoramic views. Ensuite with claw foot bathtub, shower, toilet and vanity. Bar fridge, fire pit, shelter with picnic table. Share the site with family and friends. Children 5 and under stay free. Children 5 to 16 are $10 per night. Can accommodate up to three tents, camper trailers or caravans.(We only accept weekly bookings during school holidays.)Happy Hut:Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside while being only 12 minutes to local beaches, Happy Hut is a unique camp site featuring a bamboo hut with wood fired oven, wood fired pizza oven, gas cooker, large fridge/ freezer, sink with running water. Fire pit. Under cover area with lounge and coffee table. The camp site also has an ensuite with hot shower, flushing toilet, and vanity. There is enough room for 3 to 4 caravans , camper trailers or tents. We only take one booking per site suitable for up to 12 people.
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Cooloola Cove Hideaway
1 site · Tent2 acres · Cooloola Village, QLD
Beautiful and secluded paddock at the back of our house on one and a half acres, located in Cooloola Cove.
Please read the full description before booking.
A perfect spot to explore the area and a jump off point for K'gari.
Amenities include: fire pit (bring your own wood), camp oven cooking pit, full BBQ kitchen in the fully powered shed with huge commercial fridge and running/drinkable water.
The kitchen includes plates/bowls/cutlery/knives/mugs/glasses/frying pans/pots, there's a toaster/kettle/microwave, a big gas BBQ with a hotplate and BBQ utensils/tongs etc. There's also camp ovens and a jaffle iron.
Guests can also enjoy access to an outdoor bathroom with a shower, toilet and a beautiful claw footed bathtub!
Pets are welcome, but the yard is only partially block fenced. So any escape artists would have an easy time absconding.
This is drone video taken by a past camper to give a better idea of the site
https://youtu.be/k1nAEmX6Wy8
We only accept one booking at a time so you’ll have the space all to yourself.
Unfortunately we can only accommodate tent/camper trailer bookings and not large motorhomes or towed caravans of any kind.
As a side note during the months of September and October we have nesting birds on the property and swooping can be issue and something to keep in mind if any of your group have an aversion to birds.
Only a 10 min drive to Tin Can bay and 15 mins to Rainbow Beach - and a Woolworths/bakery/bottle shop 5 mins down the road.
Please let us know approximate arrival times when possible, and any arrivals after 7pm, by prior arrangement.
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Tanah Suci (Sacred Ground)
4 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Pinbarren, QLD
PeACeFuL and pRiVatE, enjoy your own creekside camp. Located under Mt. Pinbarren and beside Pinbarren Creek my beautiful 5 acre property is mostly lawns and gardens. With the creek on two sides, not overlooked, with pond and causeway across the front you are in your own little oasis. Suitable for any self sustaining set up from a swag to a large camper.
We are right by the Noosa Trail Network, close to the gorgeous Lake Cootharaba for water activities, quad bike tours, horse riding, biking, hiking, maybe climb the famous Mt. Cooroora.
My beautiful property is surrounded by water with a swimming hole. We have volleyball, cricket, football, golf, totem tennis, many outdoor games and activities. For your evening fun we have many games, cards, bingo, checkers, monopoly, scrabble, boggle, etc., or enjoy campfire marshmellows by the creek.
You will rejuvenate as you meditate beside the creek and take in the sacred energy of Mt. Pinbarren. Quiet and private. Dog friendly. A safe place for your fur babies to run and play while you sit back, watch and relax. Kids can explore the creek or enjoy the many outside games on the lawns. Campfires permitted (except in Total Fire Ban) and firewood is available on request.
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Forest Haven
4 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Black Mountain, QLD
We are located near Yurol State Forest and West Cooroy State Forest.
Our property is a peaceful and green nature haven teaming with wildlife.
Sit and enjoy the peace, visit the surf at Noosa or paddle/fish the Noosa river. There is a number of good markets to visit or you can take a bike ride through the Noosa trail. Our region features many local beer and gin distilleries and some great cafes/restaurants to enjoy the fantastic local cuisine.
You'll love it so much you'll extend your stay!
This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower. When towing 4wd advised and limit length of van/ trailer to 20 ft. You can either bring your own water or we can refill your water container for a fee (see Extras).
Campfires are allowed but please BYO firewood.
Dogs on leashes are welcome.
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Noosa River Camping at Cooroibah
1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Cooroibah, QLD
Private land on the Noosa River surrounded by the Great Sandy National Park. 3km national park track to access the property. Accessable by 2WD but 4WD recommended if towing. Several basic bush camping spots available for self-contained campers. Limited access to power and tank water at the shed if required. Direct river access for fishing, swimming, kayaking, SUP or canoe. Hiking tracks and wildlife in the surrounding national park. Pets ok transiting to the property but not allowed in the national park.
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Peregian Beach - pristine acres
4 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Peregian Beach, QLD
Set up base camp on our well maintained, level campsites, just 20 minutes from Noosa main beach! This is also the perfect place to stop on the way to/from Noosa North Shore, Double Island Point and Fraser Island.
Here you have a choice of several private, rural campsites (weather conditions dependant) on our family property. We are literally two minutes
off the motorway and close to all Sunshine Coast amenities! Lovely accessible, level sites, interspersed with trees so options for shade and sun.
Enjoy being based just five minutes drive or an easy bike ride to beautiful
Peregian Beach which also boasts
a variety of
restaurants and boutiques. A twenty minute drive will get you to
bustling Hastings Street and the main beach.
Our property is situated
only minutes to beautiful Lake Weyba where you can kayak to your heart’s content -
a bit of a secret attraction in these parts! There are also kilometres of bush tracks nearby suitable for bike riding.
We don't offer facilities here, so you need to be 100% self-contained, with your own toilet and shower, and take all waste with you.
Pets are welcome but must be restrained at all times and campfires are allowed on request.
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Augie's Paradise
2 sites · RVs, Tents32 acres · Goomboorian, QLD
Augie is one of our resident Koalas. He was released onto our property from Australia Zoo Hospital in 2023, just the same year we arrived here. Our little paradise features 30 acres, of which 20 belong to Augie and his friends as prime Koala habitat.
On the remaining acres we enjoy having a stunning little lake, just creating that zen feeling. Camping spots all have stunning views of the lake which invites you to take a stroll around following an easy walking track.
Maybe you can spot Augie or be delighted by the beautiful local birds that share our space. Our Kangaroo family usually grazes until sunrise just on the open grass area near the camp spots. This space is perfect for kicking a ball and if you are interested in hearing and learning about Permaculture and/or Conservation, be sure to chat to your host Tanja.
Children under 12 stay free. Please continue to add them to your booking (you won't be charged), so we can keep track of numbers.
A delicious breaky can be enjoyed at the nearby Cooloola Strawberry farm (2 min by car) or maybe try a subtropical dinner at Sublime (5 min by car) a quirky QLD pub.
Destinations to explore close by include Fraser Island, Tin Can Bay, and Rainbow Beach (between 35 and 45 min drive, 50 min to the Fraser Island Ferry), Lake Poona (30 min) nature trail, or visit Ponoma market (40 min) and Gympie’s cafes and shops (15 min) just around the corner.
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The Lake House - Exclusive Site
1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Sunshine Coast, QLD
Exclusive elevated large campsite overlooking our stunning lake and natural woodland.
Campers will enjoy a selection of local birdlife, fish, turtles and resident kangaroos are a daily occurrence.
The property is located 1 minute drive to Noosa North Shore Ferry to Noosa North Shore beaches. Double island point and Fraser Island are accessible also. You can catch the ferry over the river to the 1st cutting and park and walk onto beach if you do not have a 4WD!! You are welcome to fish!!
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Serenity Camp
2 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Ninderry, QLD
At Serenity Camp we have a front paddock with an open grassy field suitable for RV, Camper, Grey Nomads or Bell tent hire. Weather permitting 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive access.
All you need to do is set your yourself up. Bring your surfboard, kayak or boat and enjoy all your favourite water-sporting activities during your stay.
We're centrally located, being just 10 minutes from Coolum Beach, 8 mins from the Wappa Falls; Mapleton NP swimming holes, 15 mins from Maroochydore CBD and 2 mins from the Maroochy River wetlands & 20 mins to Noosa.
The campsite suits self-contained campers (water, power) who bring their own camping toilet/shower.
Pets on leash welcome.
24 hr notice for cancellation
Camp fires okay pending permission on the day, due to weather conditions. Excellent central location to your favourite outdoor activities, hikes and beaches.
Bell tent hire available - Message for availability.
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Coastal camping in Sunshine Coast guide
Overview
Australia’s most appealingly named strip of waterfront, the Sunshine Coast is a laidback spot with golden beaches, surf breaks, and lush hinterland. With options ranging from holiday parks set right on the beach and rainforest campgrounds to glamping tents on the edge of pristine wetlands, you’ll have no problem finding a place to sleep under the stars. The Sunshine Coast is popular year-round, but you can avoid the biggest crowds—and highest temperatures and heaviest rainfall—by visiting outside of summer (December through February).
Where to go
Caloundra
About an hour's drive north of Brisbane, Caloundra is home to some of Queensland’s best beaches. Kings Beach is a favourite for its oceanfront saltwater pool and walking tracks that lead around the Caloundra headland. In the heart of Caloundra, on the Pumicestone Passage, are a range of accommodation options from camping and caravan sites to oceanfront cabins and glamping tents, many with access to a swimming pool, laundry, and free wifi.
Maroochydore
Half an hour up the coast, Maroochydore is considered the heart of the Sunshine Coast. You can easily spend all your time in the main town, catching waves and enjoying the bars and restaurants that line its lively esplanade, but it’s also a prime spot for embarking on diving and snorkeling trips.
Coolum
Coolum is a perennially popular getaway for its beaches, golf courses, and carefree atmosphere. Explore the rocky headlands of Point Perry and Point Arkwright, and even tackle the climb to the peak of Mount Coolum—the view from the top is well worth the effort. Back down at sea level, oceanfront campgrounds offer van and camping spots with direct access to the beach.
Noosa
Surrounded by national parks, beaches, and hinterland, Noosa's natural beauty makes it the jewel in the Sunshine Coast’s crown. Adventure abounds: You can soak up the turquoise waters of Noosa Main Beach, spot wildlife in Noosa National Park, paddle through the wetlands of the Noosa Everglades, and head from Noosa North Shore to Rainbow Beach and into Great Sandy National Park, home to the famed Fraser Island.
Hinterland
Head into the Sunshine Coast’s Hinterland and discover the rainforest of Kondalilla National Park, the ancient volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains, and the bohemian atmosphere of the Eumundi Markets. You can wake up to mountain views and the sounds of a burbling creek at a number of area camping grounds.
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