The best camping near Toonumbar National Park
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Andrew Drynan Park
80 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Kooralbyn, QLD
Andrew Drynan Park is situated on Running Creek, 47 km south of Beaudesert and 19 km from Rathdowney on the Lions Road. The drive from Brisbane will take a couple of hours. It has an impressive backdrop formed by Mt Chinghee.
Running Creek is a lovely flowing creek which is very inviting in summer and the park offers a great bush camp.
Toilets, BBQs, picnic tables and swimming. BYO drinking water. Pets to be restrained. No showers—a dip in the creek will keep you clean but please don’t use soap or detergent.
Directions: At Rathdowney, turn left into Running Creek Rd and travel approximately 17km south east.
Campers & Day Trippers Rules:
The Park is for everyone to enjoy, so please adhere to a few simple
guidelines while enjoying this beautiful park.
By using this park you agree to the following rules.
All vehicles entering the park must observe 10 Km per hour speed
limit.
Fires must be extinguished prior to departure.
Park users must clean up their area when leaving, by taking all
rubbish, including food scraps and disposable nappies with them, so
the next users can enjoy the Park as well. Do not burn your rubbish.
It must be taken with you!
The disposal of nappies in the grass around the waterline, and in
fire pits, is a serious risk to human health, the health of the
creek, surrounding stock and the ecosystem!
Please be respectful of other camper’s space & privacy! Do not set
up on top of other campers.
Generator use is restricted to 4 hours per day between the hours of
2pm to 6pm.
Dogs must be on short leads and confined to your campsite at all
times.
No music or noise after 10pm, noise level must at all times be at an acceptable level so as not to disturb other users.
No antisocial behavior.
No camping on creek banks.
No playing around toilet block area.
No livestock to be kept on the park.
No cutting down trees.
No person to travel in the load area of vehicles.
No motorcycles other than on the formed roads or when moving between
your campsite and the road.
No stock whips, firearms or weapons of any sort, chainsaws, drones
or fireworks allowed in the park.
No use of detergents, soaps or shampoos in creek.
No washing dishes or clothing in creek.
No hitting of Golf balls.
No cricket with cricket ball (tennis ball ok).
No swings to be tied to trees.
Anyone who is non-compliant may be directed by park management to leave the park and if so must leave without delay. Non-compliance
will be referred to local Police and you may face legal action for
trespassing.
Park management reserves the right to refuse anyone entry to and use
of the park.
Let’s all enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings.
Yours respectfully
Andrew Drynan Park Management
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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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Misty Mountain - Kunghur
203 sites · RVs, Tents300 acres · Kunghur, NSW
Centrally located between Nimbin and Murwillumbah in the small town of Kunghur NSW, is the Misty Mountain Campground where you’ll see the morning mist roll in, then clear to reveal spectacular days!
The peace and tranquillity and spectacular scenery make this the ideal place to relax and unwind or the perfect spot to base yourself while you explore everything the Tweed Shire and the Northern Rivers Region has to offer.
WE ONLY HAVE LIMITED POWERED SITES. PLEASE REQUEST A POWERED SITE BEFORE BOOKING SO WE CAN LET YOU KNOW IF THERE IS ONE AVAILABLE- powered sites will incur a $5.00 per night per site fee paid in CASH on arrival.
Misty Mountain Campgrounds is suitable for tent campers, caravans, motorhomes and big rigs.
PLEASE NOTE - Children aged between 3 and 15 are booked under Child Rates, Children 2 and under are Free and do not have to be booked in.
Hundred Tents Campgrounds is also available for General Camping during Easter and the Xmas break and Public Holiday Weekends
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On the Clarence Camping
56 sites · RVs, Tents1600 acres · Lower Duck Creek, NSW
- 1600 acre cattle property 30 mins from Tabulam, NSW.
- $24 per adult per night, $4 per child per night (aged 4 - 14 years old) children under 4 years old FREE (just don't add child when booking)
- Large open field campground with the Clarence River on one side and rocky rugged terrain on the other
- Choose your own camp spot in our designated campground
- River approximately 150 metre walk from campground * SWIM AT OWN RISK * The Clarence River can be treacherous (at times it cannot be entered at all!) Flooding, submerged/slippery rocks, little to no water - it all depends on the weather conditions, please keep this in mind when booking.
- Track to campground accessible by 2wd, tracks around property only accessible by 4wd
- Two new flushing toilet/shower blocks with wheelchair access and
- Dump point
- Fire pits scattered throughout the campground - firewood can be collected from around property or purchased but please no cutting down trees.
- Perfect for fishing, bushwalking, bird watching, star gazing, canoeing (byo) exploring tracks around the property, bbq's etc
- Sociable dogs allowed if kept on leash at all times as it is a working cattle property, we also have wild dogs in the area so pets need to be supervised at all times
- No drinking water
- Quiet generators are allowed from 8am - 6pm (if required overnight please enquire)
Find us on facebook and instagram - @on_the_clarence_camping
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Rowlands Creek Camp Area
8 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Rowlands Creek, NSW
Come and set up camp along 6 acres of creek flat, Nestled at the foothills of Wollumbin Mount Warning and surrounded by the famed national parks of the Tweed region.
Our camp area is situated on Rowlands creek, offering 6 acres of creek flat with 3 waterholes.
There are plenty of activities to try around town, from bushwalking, exploring the Rail Trail in Murwillumbah and downhill mountain biking at the Uki Mountain Bike Park (Less then 8Km from our property).
The property is just
5km from the beautiful village of Uki. Uki is a place where community spirit hums. Village markets every Saturday selling local foods and crafts. The Old buttery offers ‘the Uki Buttery Bazaar Market’ on the 3rd Sunday of every month.
Don’t forget to pop into the Uki Trading Post (Bastion Lane) for the Best coffee in Australia. The Mt Warning Hotel situated in Uki Village also offers all meals as takeaways and a complementary curtesy bus running from Friday 5PM through to Sunday. Stock up on supplies at the village General Store.
Pet welcome on leash and under control. Campfires are permitted within local regulations. Firewood is available on site $15/bag.
We do have a bathtubes on three sites. Campers should leave no trace.
We are a short drive from the beautiful Hell’s hole, Unicorn falls and Mavis Kitchens. Take a day trip to Byron Bay (50min) Brunswick Heads (40min) Mullumbimby (35min) Tyalgum (30min). 45mins from Gold Coast airport.
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Swan Gully Park
35 sites · Tents900 acres · Bromelton, QLD
Swan Gully is in the town of Bromelton, South East Queensland (right near Beaudesert). Our location is perfect for easy access from Brisbane, Ipswich, and the Gold Coast at only 45 - 60 mins from either. We have over 900 acres of camping, 4WDing and other activities. Tracks range from easy off-road right up to "winches and lockers required". Bring your hiking shoes and mountain bikes to go on your own adventure. Great space for the kids to explore.Toilets and hot shower (coin operated). No access to town water, please bring our own drinking water. Pets welcome. We have room for horses too!Plenty of spots to choose from, 2WD access. Amenities block close to campsite. 4WD tracks are available for extra per day rate for the first day - book separately 'extra'.Each vehicle will require a separate booking, but as we don’t allocate camp sites, you can set up close to each other as one group.Toilets and hot shower (coin operated). No access to town water, please bring our own drinking water. Pets welcome.
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Estate Lodges Caravan & Camping
12 sites · RVs, Tents108 acres · Flying Fox, QLD
Previously the property was a cattle farm and piggery owned by the same family and passed down the generations. More recently about 20 years ago it was rented to a builder who had a saw mill operating here. We purchased the property about 5 years ago with plans of creating Estate Lodges Caravan & Camping. Our pet friendly property welcomes campers to enjoy all this area has to offer. Explore our bush walking tracks, enjoy some bird watching and see what wildlife you can spot! Your evenings can be spent around supplied fire pits gazing at the stars. We have drinks & firewood for sale, coffee and hot chocolate.There is access nearby to horse riding, hot air ballooning and skydiving. We are also closely located to Canungra golf course.
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Stonesthrow
31 sites · RVs, Tents106 acres · Illinbah, QLD
Stonesthrow is a rural property in the Illinbah valley, nestled between Beechmont and Canungra, with council approval for limited camping (4WD only - leave no trace). So if you want to escape the crowds at public campgrounds, your privacy and enjoyment are assured!
We are NOT a 4WD park so vehicles must be parked up at your site on arrival and left there unless leaving the property to go to town/tourist activities. Any exploration of the property or travel to toilets is strictly on foot only- NO 4WD'ing. Anyone driving around the property will be asked to leave.
There is 500 m of (shallow) creek frontage, kms of walking/riding trails and grassy creek flats for recreational activities. Over the decades, the property has been used to farm goats, train racing camels and spell racehorses. There is also a variety of fruit trees and plantation timber.
Caravans are restricted on where they can access- with no guarantee of sufficient sunlight for solar. Elevated/remote sites cannot be reached with a caravan- please bear this in mind if booking with a caravan. Elevated/remote sites require capable 4WD's with off-road/AT/mud tyres only and campers need to be fully self-sufficient including having their own chemical camping toilets. If you don't have your own commercial chemical camping toilet then you will be given a choice of sites with access to facilities. We reserve the right to view/verify your toilet before allowing you access to the elevated/remote sites.
Well behaved dogs welcome as long as they are on a lead when moving about the property. The common area (old shearing shed) has composting toilets, communal fridge, microwave, jug, drinking water, sink for washing up and table/chairs.
When booking - please read the property rules carefully.
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Frog’s Hollow Scenic Rim
17 sites · RVs, Tents400 acres · Running Creek, QLD
Welcome to Frog’s Hollow Camp Creek! A working cattle property surrounded by the foothills of the McPherson Range situated in the Scenic Rim.
We offer unique bush camping on grassy valley flats in a private setting.
Get back to nature spending your time relaxing, bushwalking, paddling in the small creek and gazing at the never-ending chandelier of stars at night around your campfire.
Enjoy a self-drive day trip in our local area or a short drive over the NSW/QLD border visiting some of our well renowned cafés, hotels, wineries, small country towns and national parks.
All campers to be fully self-contained including shower, toilet, and own drinking water.
Sites to be kept clean of litter and all camp rubbish to be taken with you when leaving your campsite.
Dogs welcome but must be fully supervised at all times, can be let off leash during the day under adult supervision and kept on leash at night within your camp.
Campfires permitted in the supplied fire drums.
As we are a working cattle property, please be aware off roaming cattle and there will be cow poo around the property and there could be some on your campsite. We do try and clean the camp sites but sometimes they do there business after we have cleaned up. So if you don't like cow poo maybe our place is not for you.
Please note:
We are 4WD access only.
Our property is not suitable
to low level caravan.
This is a dry weather location only (if you're not sure of the weather conditions, please check before booking.
Do not take Tartar Creek Road. Keep going up Running Creek Road until you see Camp Creek Road on your right. We are 5km up Camp Creek Road.
NO ARRIVALS AFTER 5PM, Please this is for your safety and ours.
MUST BOOK BEFORE ARRIVING TO OUR PROPERTY.
Important New Farm Bio-Security Measures for Visitors to our farm.
With the announcement of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) now in Bali, Ken and I would like if anyone coming from Bali, please inform us before you arrive. Please don't wear any footwear that you wore to Bali here on our farm.
it is for the safety of our Cattle and Horses
We do appreciate your cooperation.
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The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate
71 sites · RVs, Tents270 acres · Sleepy Hollow, NSW
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL OF OUR BIO ITS LONG BUT YOU'LL GET ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED!
We are also available for Weddings, Birthdays and other functions.
Speak to us about using us for a working space for corporate or business trips,
Collaborations and more.........
You may of already seen us on TV?
- The Weekender
- Creek to Coast
- The Great Outdoors
- ABC Landline
Find us on Instagram: the_sleepy_hollow_manor_estate
*map is here on pinned stories*
Facebook: The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate
Find us on google maps.
Please read our full property profiles for further information
We are "The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate" located in the heart of the breathtaking Sleepy Hollow Valley which is hidden snugly between the small seaside town of Pottsville and the Tweed Valley...
Once you're here you feel all your worries and stress drift away as you unwind and relax in the Manor estate and its surrounds.
A farm stay with a difference with a primitive camping style
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity as you hear the birds or just sit watching the water trickle through the creeks and waterholes. We have turtles and platypus and array of wildlife on our grounds.
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Kingsland Camping Mt. Maroon
8 sites · RVs, Tents164 acres · Maroon, QLD
64 Hectares surrounded by National Park.
*There are no showers but there is a compost toilet available.*
A perfect spot to stay over for the Mt. Maroon climb. The local area has a tourism focus with plenty of opportunities to explore the Scenic Rim. Lake Moogara and Maroon Dam are not far away for jet skis, kayaking and swimming.
If you are not up for Mt Maroon climb which could take up to 3 hours, there is always walks around the area that are less challenging.
We are family friendly and easy terrain to set up for first time campers. Wake up to beautiful views and serenity.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed as we have koalas and we are surrounded by National Parks
Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place. Check on the day, it is usually fine to cook with contained cookers during a fire ban. BYO gas BBQ.
Please note that there are no showers or potable (drinkable) water on our property, you will need to bring your own. Bring what you need and take it away. Leave no trace.
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Scenic Rim Adventure Park
52 sites · Tents680 acres · Tamrookum Creek, QLD
*CRITICAL* book under extras, all 4WD vehicles pay the vehicle fee even if they do not intend to drive most tracks. $55 weekend and PH first day or $45 mid week day entry fee first day. If camping you add an additional $10 fee for each consecutive day you are on the property. 2WD vehicles $10 park up fee per day. We have limited vehicle bookings along Tamrookum Creek road per day.
A 680 acre property located in the picturesque Scenic Rim region, perfect for 4WD enthusiasts, bush-walkers, mountain bikers, and anyone that just wants to get back to nature.
This property is a Council registered tourist back-to-basic bush camping and 4WD park, with over 20km of tracks throughout the entire property, the main setup is for 4x4 driving activities.
There are chemical toilets near the campsites. Hot showers and a flushing toilet if required back at the main car park. showers 7am to 5pm as there is no night driving
We have 14 camp areas divided into 56 campsites. Limited sites accessible for most 2WD and All-WD vehicles and caravans. best to email your requirements so we can set aside a suitable campsite
We do not charge for children under 5 years of age. Please do not add this age-group to your booking. Children's rate is charged from 5 year to 16 years. You will need to adjust your booking as Hip camp adult rate charge starts from 12 years old.
We are pet friendly however must be on leads. We are a beer bottle free park
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The best camping near Toonumbar National Park guide
Overview
About
Embark on an adventure at Toonumbar National Park, where World Heritage-listed rainforests frame a mosaic of activities. Traverse walking tracks, indulge in horse riding, or picnic amid the lush greenery. For those seeking an overnight stay, the park offers camping beneath the stars at Iron Pot Creek campground, where the sounds of nature serenade you into tranquility.
Notable campgrounds
Iron Pot Creek campground: By a pristine creek, this site is perfect for swimming and enjoying the World Heritage rainforest.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Book early to secure your spot, especially during peak seasons.
- Check for cancellations regularly as plans can change and spots may open up.
- Consider mid-week stays for better availability and a quieter experience.
- Explore nearby camping options for alternative sites if Iron Pot Creek is full.
When to go
Toonumbar National Park is a year-round destination, with each season offering unique experiences. Summer brings lush greenery and ideal conditions for swimming in Iron Pot Creek, while winter mornings reveal misty rainforests and ancient volcanic peaks. Avoid the wettest month of February for camping, and enjoy the driest conditions in August.
Know before you go
- Toonumbar National Park is always open, but may close due to poor weather or fire danger.
- Limited mobile phone reception; download the Emergency Plus app for safety.
- Pets and smoking are not permitted within the park.
- The park is accessible by 2WD vehicles via unsealed roads.
- Contact the Kyogle office for any enquiries, open from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
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