Free camp spot between Rocky and Mackay

I'll second Yaamba res area ..... plenty of room to get off the road, modest but well maintained toilets tables, birds....... walking distance to the pub for a coldie or a counter lunch.

Right at the beginning of the M'brough Stretch ...... and you will make T'ville from there on the second day if you don't sleep in.

Recommended stops along the way ..... Gympie park ...... its about 2 hours from Bris, you can get a vehicle and trailer off the road, ducks, geese and other birds for amusement ..... tables to sit at. toilets.

Childers ... mamino icecream ( you must), peanut van, clean toilets about 4 hours ..... room to get off the road.

Borroron ....... 6 hours, tidy rest area, toilets, tables shop across the road

The Yaamba of course

We usually fuel at The big crab at Mirriam Vale ( price always good) and Rocky non the way north ... rush hour at Rocky starts at 3pm.

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That stretch from Rocky to Mackay is worth tackling after a good night's sleep, especially during school holidays.

Bob

Its not so bad in the afternoon but you want to be on it before 3pm ...... its pretty thick with skippies in parts after dark.

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I have stayed here a few times. It has been tricked up over the years, but still a handy free camp and is about 1/2 way.

Google Map.

Should have added. If you go further north you can also stay at the Caltex truck Ilbilbe. There is a large grassed area on the way in and also showers and toilets. Just see them at the servo as they are a pretty good bunch and they keep things clean.

Just stay clear of the truck area behind the servo as it can get pretty busy.

Tooloombah Creek Roadhouse was shut for quite a few years. It opened again a couple of years ago. I don't travel that way often, but it looked like it is struggling for business the few times I have gone past. Quite a large grassed area there, from memory. They do have a Facebook page.

Tooloombah Creek Roadhouse

Thanks Genny, I have been trying to make contact with the previous owner Terry Burgess, I phoned the hotel in Marlborough and he told me it is now owned by Indians but Terry's Son Geoff works there , and I did not know they had Facebook, and the bloke cleaning the tables on the FB site is Geoff so I'll send a message to him, your post has been a big help.