The best camping in Mudlo National Park, QLD

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Discover the natural splendour of Mudlo National Park's hoop pine forests.  

The best camping in Mudlo National Park, QLD

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1. McSweeny Haven

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11km from Mudlo National Park · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · Kilkivan, QLD
Our property is located on the site of the First Kilkivan Township and was home to a gold rush in 1868 where a 73 oz nugget was discovered. Guests will have access to a portable toilet and fire pit throughout their stay. Gold is still found in and around the creek with fossicking permitted at an extra daily rate of $25 per person. As this is private property we require that all the QLD Fossicking Act rules and regulations are followed this includes having your own permit which must be supplied before fossicking is permitted. These rules include no machinery or pump operated sluices such as high banking sluices. Detectors are welcome and some great finds have been found with them including gold and coins from the 1860’s. Large groups are welcome. There are many great shaded camping spots along the creek or a large open area of about 50 acres for larger groups. There is also a year round swimming hole fed by a solar bore on the property for anyone wanting to cool down. Kids under 12 are free but if fossicking must be covered by a permit. Pets are welcome. For any questions please ring Nev on 0448822009.
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Goomeri Caravan and Bush Camp

3. Goomeri Caravan and Bush Camp

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23km from Mudlo National Park · 176 sites · Tents, RVs · Goomeri, QLD
We are family owned and operated caravan and bush camp set on 300 tranquil acres of bush setting, along the Nangur Creek just 3kms from Goomeri towards Kilkivan. Come sit and ponder the meaning of life, or watch the kids play amongst acres of flat grassland. Watch and listen to the wildlife and birds - kangaroos, koalas, sometimes deer, possums and more. Take a leisurely stroll along our walking tracks and enjoy the awesome sunsets and spectacular stargazing, far away from city lights. We offer very quiet and tranquil campsites along the Nangur Creek, with loads of open and shaded areas. Flat Campsites. Tranquil bush setting. Great for groups Open fire pits, toilets, hot showers, laundry! Pet friendly. Children under 5 stay free. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR EVENT DATES Event weekend/public holiday surcharge applicable on all bookings that fall on those weekends & is charged at time of check in. $10/family, $7.50/couple & $5singles We are 2.5hours from Brisbane, with other towns close by, including Kilkivan and Murgon.
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AU$22
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Dairy@Goomeri

6. Dairy@Goomeri

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23km from Mudlo National Park · 54 sites · Tents, RVs · Goomeri, QLD
Dairy@Goomeri is a 20acre property located on the outskirts of Goomeri with direct access to the rail trail. The property used to be a working dairy farm and the original dairy still stand atop the hill There are 3 designated camp areas for self contained caravans and camper trailers Creek Camp, Paddock Camp and Town Camp. Tent site can take a maximum 6 persons - with composting toilet and shower. The famous Goomeri Bakery, Grand Hotel and IGA supermarket is a short 5-10 minute walk away. If you are in the region for wine there is a great selection of wineries approx 20 minute drive away, Dusty Hill, Clovely Estate, Prendergast's Irish Tavern and many more! We have a small creek that runs beside the property if you want to cool off however Lake Barambah and Kinbombi Falls are close by swimming areas. Pets are welcome on a lead. Fire permitted - BYO fireplace and wood (In accordance with local law). 4x4 vehicles recommended. What you bring in please take out. Group bookings welcome on request.
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AU$25
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Rosehill Lakeside aerial view

7. Rosehill Farmstay

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25km from Mudlo National Park · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · 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 on our semi-private campsites without amenities. We do have a Bush Shower/Toilet at the homestead that you're welcome to come and use. Bring your pushbikes and explore the closest National Trail (section 5) 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 20 years. Discover the hidden gem of "Rosehill" amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life. We can't wait to welcome you to our slice of paradise!
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AU$43
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Rockview Farm

8. Rockview Farm

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30km from Mudlo National Park · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Booubyjan, QLD
Situated just off the Burnett Highway between Goomeri and Ban Ban Springs, the Boonara Creek is the perfect spot to pull up and unwind for a day or a couple to enjoy the beauty of nature. Enjoy the creek view by day and then watch the sun set to a sky full of stars by night. Don’t forget to bring some marshmallows to toast on your campfire! Australia is full of amazing landscapes which are a treasure to enjoy. We have an abundance of bird life, every so often spot a turtle and if your lucky we recently saw a platypus in the creek. The creek has ample room for fishing, swimming and even kayaking (season dependant). Take a walk along the creek and appreciate being outdoors. We have many attractions within our area. Coming up on the last Sunday of May is the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival, it is always a great weekend for all. There are many wineries in the area to wine & dine, Boat Mountain has some great bushwalks & lookouts and the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail is great for those who enjoy a bike ride. Recently opened in Murgon is the fossil museum & fine art gallery, 55 Million Years Ago. On the website a quote states, “In the late 1980’s, fossils found near Boat Mountain just outside Murgon in Southern Queensland rocked the palaeontology world. 15 new fossil species discovered here were found to be 55 million years old, predating any other Eocene period fossils found in Australia by 20 million years.” Suited to all, make a day of it and visit 55 Million Years Ago in the morning, enjoy lunch at a local winery before heading to Boat Mountain to see where they found the fossils and enjoy the sunset. We are a busy working property and horse training facility. Our business consists of backgrounding cattle, growing and irrigating of cattle feed and lucerne, as well as making hay. Our son owners and operates a horse training business on our property. Sit back and enjoy your time while knowing you are supporting a farming family!
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Riverbend

9. Riverbend

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32km from Mudlo National Park · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · Gundiah, QLD
Right on the beautiful Mary River, we offer overnight a range of camping options. **We have plenty of spacious, shady and level RV and tent sites. Many are waterfront on the clean, spring fed lagoon. **Dogs have plenty of space to run and swim off leash. **Fire pits, wood and our kayaks are provided free. *** we can hire out 5L portable flush toilets. They have a proper seat and includes cleaning. $20 per day **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 activities 9 HOLE GOLF COURSE ( we have clubs and balls or bring your own) Try our fabulous sunset course. 1200m CROQUET - fun for all ages Fshing - mostly bass, perch, catfish, tilarpia 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 river. 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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AU$19
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Mary River Farmstay

10. Mary River Farmstay

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34km from Mudlo National Park · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · Gundiah, QLD
Spacious camping for 9 SELF-CONTAINED RV's ONLY, no tents, sorry. Our property is a 100 hectare cattle farm with 1 km of river frontage. Fire pits and firewood is located in camping areas, FREE! This a great spot to KAYAK and wet your line with bass, saratoga, sooty grunter and lots of catfish! Platypus inhabit the river too, so bring your camera. Biking and bush walking are popular with guests. Please note that the river bank is quite steep. We recently had 2 access tracks constructed to the river for easier KAYAK launching. We are pet friendly and welcome SELF-CONTAINED RV campers only (council regulations). Our wetland has lots of bird life with quite a few raising young. The property is located 50 minutes from Gympie and Maryborough Camping for SELF-CONTAINED RV's only, no tents, sorry you can see more of us on facebook : Mary River Farmstay Air B and B https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063864701406
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Gundy Getaway

11. Gundy Getaway

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35km from Mudlo National Park · 66 sites · Tents, RVs · Gundiah, QLD
Our names are Chris and Christine. We recently moved to Gundiah Qld and acquired a beautiful piece of land (approx. 320 acres) with about 70 acres of picturesque camping located on the Mary River. Our property is located halfway between Gympie and Maryborough (approx. 20 minutes from the Bruce Highway) tucked away down a private road which is lovely and peaceful. We have some walking trails located on the Camp Grounds to take in the scenery, or for the more adventurous located behind the office are longer walking trails with spectacular views at the top. There is a bike track and playground with Mini Putt Putt to keep the kids amused! Currently an RC track in the making for the remote 4WD enthusiasts. Easy access to the Mary River if you would like a spot of fishing, swimming or kayaking. Keep your eye out for the platypus and Mary River Turtles. We also have fire pits available at most sites with plenty of free firewood to collect around the property. Your fury friends are more than welcome but for the safety of them and others must be on a lead at all times. We are located about 50 minutes from Gympie, an hour 15 minutes from Rainbow Beach and or Hervey Bay and 45 minutes from Maryborough. The town of Tiaro is only 15 minutes down the road which has a Foodworks, Pub, United Fuel and Cafe. Don't forget the local Gundy Pub is only 5 minutes down the road. Great atmosphere and meals "tell them we sent you". Gundy Getaway is the perfect place to get back to basics and enjoy the peace and serenity.
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Sites 1/2 & 3

13. Prime Mary River Camping

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36km from Mudlo National Park · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · Bells Bridge, QLD
Hi All! We would love to share our amazing property with you. We have over 3 kms of Mary River frontage that offers stunning camping. Our campsites are scattered all over our property so you are guaranteed serenity if that is what you are seeking. We would appreciate bookings at least one week in advance. There are no amenities so you need to have your own camping toilet and leave no trace. No toilet = no camping. Firewood upon request. We also allow your furry friends to join in the camping fun! You will be welcomed at the big green shed. Check in 10am, Checkout 10am. An ETA of your arrival would be greatly appreciated. Please note, we are very busy farmers and our farm comes first. We try as hard as we can to respond promptly but it can take us up to 48 hours, so please be aware and patient.
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AU$25
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Evergreen

14. Evergreen

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36km from Mudlo National Park · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Gundiah, QLD
Welcome to 'Evergreen' a 2500 acre property in Gundiah on the banks of the beautiful Mary River. We are beef cattle graziers and we have a 1500 fruit tree orchard. We work hard, yet enjoy relaxing by the river. We have working dogs, 30 free range chickens, 3 donkeys, 1 house cat, 1 parrot and approximately 750 head of cattle of various ages. You can learn about the farm and book one of our tours, or just relax and enjoy the views. Join us for Sundowners & Dinner at the homestead on Saturday night only. Sundowners in the paddock for sunset followed by dinner at the house. We offer a number of options, three of which are open to camping of all types from tents through to motorhomes. The Hut campsite is a flat 'ledge' that has on old hut built on it. This old hut is derelict now, however, the original owner used it for 'tordoning crews'. The Ridge traverses the entire length of Evergreen. From the ridge you have views in all directions. We have a beautiful large dam, where our Dam campsite is located, that is home to turtles, water dragons and birds. We also have the Beachy River campsite which is only accessible by 4x4 vehicles and walk in campers. Guests must be self-contained with own toilet. Campfires permitted.
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Glastonbury creek, Top left is camp ground 1

16. Taboo's Run

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38km from Mudlo National Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Glastonbury, QLD
Located on the Pristine Glastonbury Creek you will be able to unwind, relax and enjoy the abundance of nature around you, with plenty of camp sites to choose from, you may even see a platypus. Guests are required to be fully self-sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Guests can also enjoy plenty of fishing and swimming whilst staying on the property, bring your canoe or kayak to make the most of the water. Campfires are permitted as long as there are no restrictions in place, please keep them contained and supervised at all times. Please use designated campfire spots. We are located only 15 minutes from Gympie and 2 hours north of the Brisbane. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram for running competitions and updates! Pets allowed must be kept on leash!
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AU$49
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Rainbow, the symbol of hope which is why our property is called Hopevale.

17. Hopevale Adventure Camping

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38km from Mudlo National Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Widgee, QLD
The Cooke Family welcomes you to “Hopevale”. A beautiful 113 acre property bordered by Wrattens National Park at the edge of the world in the peaceful Widgee district of greater Gympie. Jason, a landscaper by trade, and Jacinta a teacher by profession, met many years ago at a national Christian youth conference. Four beautiful children later and many years down the track, they bought Hopevale as a blank cattle fattening property in 2018. After much hard work, they have made it what it is today, with plans to continually improve. We have different camp options available, one of which is set up for those guests also wanting to stay with horses or just have a larger group booking. Guests will have access to a toilet and shower throughout their stay which is within walking distance from each of the campsites. Campfires and pets are welcome. The property has only had 4 farming owners in its 110 odd years since it was first surveyed and selected in 1915. The Hillcoats, Bishops, Cotters, and now the Cooke’s. The families over the years have used the property for timber getting, dairy, beef and small cropping. The property is geologically rich with volcanic soils, sandstone escarpments full of caves and overhangs. The mighty Wrattens Falls sits to the back of the property in the National Park and is a sight to behold in full flow. It feeds the head waters of the western branch of Widgee Creek which meanders through the property. The subtropical dry rainforest clad mountains are dominated by the majestic Bunya and Hoop pines and are a testament to what once was covering the entire property before being cleared for farming. Remnant riparian creek lines are botanically rich and diverse holding Red and White Cedar, Teak, Silky oak and many other coveted timber trees harvested back in the day. There are many species of animals and birds that call Hopevale home. From water dragons, frogs and fish in the creeks, monitors, wallabies, deer, koalas, possums and phascogales in the eucalypts. Red-back wrens, pardalotes, rainbow bee-eaters, finches and quail call the open grasses home while whip birds give their iconic call in the forest. Above, birds of prey ride the thermals of the valley looking for their next meal. “We have been blessed beyond measure with a small slice of God’s wonderful creation that we would love to share with you.”
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Hidden Gold Homestead

18. Hidden Gold Homestead

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38km from Mudlo National Park · 11 sites · RVs · Moffatdale, QLD
We have 69 acres within the Barambah Wine Trail (which is located in Moffatdale, near Murgon, QLD). Our property backs onto the Bjelke Petersen Dam. Our property offers direct access to Lake Barambah from your large grassy campsite. You can enjoy uninterrupted views of the lake while relaxing around your camp fire. The lake itself is wide and deep, and safe for swimming (properly supervised) and all your favourite water activities. There is also basic access to launch small boats. Dusty Hill Wines is just down the road and offers local wine tasting and some great meals in their restaurant. There are also some other wineries in the area you can explore and enjoy. If you want to get your heart rate up, we are 25 minutes from Kinombi Falls where you can enjoy a number of stairs to get to the top. The waterfall is often quite small but the surrounding area is beautiful and the stairs are a good workout. You will need to be fully self contained as we have no showers or toilets available. Campers will need to take all waste with them on departure. Pets are welcome.
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Dam Like a small lake for Swimming and Kayaking

19. TerraLyra Camping & Retreat

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39km from Mudlo National Park · 44 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Gunalda, QLD
TerraLyra is a quiet bush camping and retreat property located in Gunalda, approximately 25 minutes north of Gympie, set on 55 acres of Fraser Coast hinterland and just 5 km off the Bruce Highway, with good access for all rigs. Surrounded by natural forest and open land, our property offers spacious, uncrowded camping with stunning views across a spring-fed lake. Facilities include: Powered and unpowered sites Fully equipped kitchen Hot shower and toilets Large covered deck with tables and chairs BBQ facilities Large group sites available Guests can enjoy swimming, complimentary kayaks, and walks through forested areas and around the lake and smaller dam. Campfires are permitted when conditions allow, with firewood available on the property.
Well-behaved dogs welcome. Conveniently located just minutes to local pubs, Gunalda IGA and bakery, and near the gateway to K’gari (Fraser Island), approx. 50 minutes to Rainbow Beach, yet far enough away for quiet nights and excellent stargazing. From $30 per night. Weekly and longer stays welcome. 📞 Direct bookings: Heather – 0439 184 698
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'The Three Mile Creek' Camping

20. 'The Three Mile Creek' Camping

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40km from Mudlo National Park · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · Glastonbury, QLD
Welcome to the 'Three Mile Creek' a cattle and donkey farm. Our property is located in the beautiful Glastonbury area, which is between Gympie and Widgee. Only 9kms to local Woolworths, Fuel Station, Chemist, Pub and Bottleo. The 'Three Mile Creek' winds its way through the property, providing beautiful shady camping areas and nice water holes to cool down on a hot day. Camping areas are secluded from the main road. Sites are along the creek, out in the open paddocks, or amongst the tall stands of bamboo. All with easy access for 4WD/Campers/Caravans. We have three large dams for swimming and kayaking (kayaks provided onsite). All sites have fire pits with no shortage of firewood, fires must be contained and supervised at all times. Some sites have picnic tables. Guests are required to be fully self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and camp rubbish with them on departure. Perfect place to just relax or use as a base to do day trips to explore our beautiful region and what it has to offer. Pets are most welcome, but must be supervised and on leash at night, and if livestock are around.
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Overview

About

Mudlo National Park, a haven of towering hoop pines and vine forests, invites you to immerse yourself in its lush landscapes. Venture along the Scrubby Creek circuit, marvel at the giant figs, and listen for the whip-crack calls of the eastern whipbird. With no campgrounds within the park, the focus here is purely on day-time explorations and the rich tapestry of wildlife.

When to go

The best time to visit Mudlo National Park is during the cooler, drier months from April to September. The subtropical climate offers pleasant temperatures perfect for exploring. Avoid the wet season, as heavy rains can lead to park closures and limit access to the park's features.

Know before you go

  • Stay on designated tracks to protect the park's delicate ecosystems and your own safety.
  • Check park alerts before your visit for any closures or warnings.
  • Wheelchair accessibility is available at Scrubby Creek day-use area.
  • Bring all essentials, including water and a first-aid kit, as there are no shops within the park.
  • Remember, domestic animals are not permitted, ensuring the protection of local wildlife.

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