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Kolan River Retreat

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25 reviews
 · Moorland, Queensland
100 acres hosted by Peter And Melinda A.
3 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Located 25km north from Bundaberg Qld and Bargara is just 39km away with approximately 2km of saltwater river frontage, we offer fishermen a choice of walking the sand flats on the making tide to launching their boat at our ramp giving access all the way to the river mouth. With a large camp area, limited numbers taken, we offer peace and tranquility for those wanting to escape the crowds. Our charges are per person not site to make it more economical for those travelling alone or for those with large vans/motor homes that take up larger spaces. - Check in and out is flexible to suit individual needs - Portable water available - Dump Point located at entrance - Rubbish bins/recycle station provided at camp site and Dump point site. - Boat Ramp access on site 4WD access required - Porta Loos - Bush shower on site (gold coin donation appreciated) - Dogs allowed - but must be contained within your site and are to be kept on a lead at all times. -Drinking water on siteLarge flat grassed sites with absolute water frontage. The Kolan River is the perfect place to have a dip for the adults and kids with plenty of shallow areas and small swimming holes at low tide. Kolan River Retreat includes our very own private boat ramp (4WD access). Here you can drop the boat or kayaks in, grab your fishing rods and explore the Kolan. There is access to potable water, rubbish facilities, toilets and showers (it's a bush shower on site and a gold coin donation is appreciated to cover the water costs). If you have your own camping toilet, you can dispose of grey water at the dump point, located at the entrance. Dogs are welcome to camp with you but must be contained within your site and are to be kept on a lead at all times. There is access to drinking water a non-drinking water is available for washing down of boats etc. under pressure (please note there may be an occasional interruption due to maintenance). With approximately 2km of saltwater river frontage we offer fishermen the choice of walking the sand flats on the incoming tide, or you can launch your boat at our ramp giving you access all the way to the river mouth. With a large camp area, limited numbers taken, we offer peace and tranquility for those wanting to escape the crowds. Check in and out is flexible to suit individual needs.
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97% Recommend33 Ratings · 25 reviews
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Leanne H.
11 reviews
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· February 2025
Great little spot
7 m Class B ·
Kolan River Retreat
Great place to camp while visiting Bundy region. Friendly staff, very clean showers and toilets, plenty of room to spread out.
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Amanda P.
2 reviews
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· January 2025
Tent ·
Kolan River Retreat
Very peaceful, well maintained camp area and amenities we’re very clean and cows really friendly it was a pleasure to watch them
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Seriah C.
2 reviews
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· January 2025
Camping
Tent ·
Kolan River Retreat
We loved tent camping at Kolan River Retreat! The views were beautiful, adorable cows and directions were clear. There was another site nearby but they packed up at 8pm and left so we had the field to ourselves.
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Gemma M.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2025
Beautiful
6 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Kolan River Retreat
We loved camping at Kolan river retreat. Peter was such a lovely person very helpful. The property was amazing. Thank you
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Max B.
2 reviews
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· January 2025
Great for young families!
10 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Kolan River Retreat
Fantastic, secluded spot and great for camping with the family including young kids. Peter and Melinda were great hosts and the kids are still talking about Peter and his tractor. Great getaway from the grind of everyday life with access to the river via the boat ramp onsite, and easy driving distance to Bundy central and Moore Park Beach. Recommended.
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Charné S.
5 reviews
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· December 2024
Peaceful river camping
9 m Class B ·
Kolan River Retreat
We loved Kolan River Retreat and would highly recommend it. Large open grass flat to camp on beside the river. Firepits are nice to have. Toilet and shower were an added bonus and very clean. Thank you. We will be back.
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Moorland, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Taribelang Bunda and Gureng Gureng First Nations according to
Native Land Digital.
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Hosted by Peter And Melinda A.

Joined in July 2022
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