Free camps or cheap caravan parks around Brisbane.

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This is probably the hottest topic in the camping industry right now. Seems everyone has an opinion but not everyone has all the facts - nor the answers. In this article,

Member - Kirk L

Hi guys. Just checked into show grounds in lawnton north of British after booking and telling them what I had. I'm all set up and got told I will have to move every two days so I don't kill the grass as I have a soft floor camper. Bit reluctant to pay 20 bucks a night to do that. Can't see much in camps 7 or wikicamps. Anyone help me with somewhere to stay. I don't need power. I have to stay in area to pick someone up at airport next Monday. Thanks.

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Reply By: Member - Kirk L - Monday, Apr 28, 2014 at 17:38

Monday, Apr 28, 2014 at 17:38

That's north of Brisbane. Darn phone!

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Reply By: Hoyks - Monday, Apr 28, 2014 at 21:06

Monday, Apr 28, 2014 at 21:06

Have a look at Marburg. It is about 45 min out of Brissy on the road to Toowoomba.

Give them a call, but unfortunately the show is on this weekend (2nd/3rd May 14), any other time it is a good option.
Give them a call, they might be able to point you to somewhere handy. Laidly is a bit further out but not too far.

http://www.camparoundaustralia.com.au/campsites/marburg-showgrounds/

http://www.laidleyshow.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7:caravans-welcome-at-laidley-showgrounds&catid=5:ground-hire&Itemid=14

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Reply By: rumpig - Monday, Apr 28, 2014 at 21:08

Monday, Apr 28, 2014 at 21:08

get out of Brisbane and come back on Monday, there's plenty of nicer places to be IMHO. out the back of Beaudesert is a range of spots to stay, Darlington Park and Stinson Park for example, or even look at Canungra showgrounds or Sharp Park.

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Reply By: Member - Kirk L - Monday, Apr 28, 2014 at 21:34

Monday, Apr 28, 2014 at 21:34

Ha. Thanks guys. Yeah get out of Brisbane. I like that. I will give them a go. Cheers. Not sure why forum put that article about free camping on here. I'm happy to pay but it takes a bit to set up and pack up a camper trailer every 2 days lol.

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Reply By: Member - Alan H (QLD) - Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014 at 06:56

Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014 at 06:56

There is Kilcoy showgrounds out on the north side.
Kalbar showgrounds is used a lot for camping it is on the way out Cunningham;s Gap

Alan

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Reply By: pepper2 - Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014 at 06:59

Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014 at 06:59

perhaps have a look on youcamp.com it is a site offering camping/accomodation on private land.

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Reply By: petengail - Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014 at 10:57

Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014 at 10:57

Good camping ground at Donnybrook, on the Pumicestone passage opposite Bribie Island. Straight run down the highway to the Airport. Reasonably cheap last time we stayed there.

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Reply By: Member - Kirk L - Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014 at 11:16

Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014 at 11:16

Thanks everyone. I've sorted it out. Cheers

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Follow Up By: RodnSue - Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014 at 21:36

Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014 at 21:36

Hi Kirk
be sure to make allowances for major delays if needing to get to the airport any time around peak hour traffic times.
cheers
Sue

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Follow Up By: Member - Kirk L - Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014 at 09:17

Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014 at 09:17

Thanks sue. Yeah I know. Traffics as bad as Perth. I told her if I'm not there she just have to wait. I believe the new airport pick up road is a bit of a pain to.

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Follow Up By: Bob Y. - Qld - Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014 at 09:39

Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014 at 09:39

Kirk,

Our daughter has picked us up a couple of times @ Brisbane airport, and she uses a carpark just to north of the Qantas terminals. It's never been anywhere near full, so no stress looking for a spot.

When you travel in on access road from highway, near the airport you come to a set of lights, with about 4 "choices" of which way to go. Think you turn left here, then almost immediately right, into parking area. Called short term parking. Think there is still short term parking just behind where all the rentals are too.

Lot better than trying to get a park in the drop-off place.

Bob.