Free camping spots Queensland

Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 16:07
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Any knowledge please of free camping areas between Chinchilla and Windorah, Q'ld.
I could only find two, Cooper Creek at Windorah and Neil Turner Weir, Mitchell. If you
know of others, would appreciate info even if they are off the main highway.

cheers
Terry Ribbands
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Reply By: Alan H (Narangba QLD) - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 16:24

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 16:24
There are lots of gravel dumps and or old bits of road cut off by new roads which make good camps.

Places on the way out to Quilpie include the rivers like the Ward and Paroo and just on the side of the road.
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Follow Up By: T-Ribby - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 17:08

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 17:08
Thanks Alan, I've noted them in my travel log.
cheers
T-R
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Follow Up By: cackles - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 17:59

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 17:59
Hi alan, OT but your rig pic looks familiar. Its not the convict tunnel on old glen innes rd per chance?

cackles
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Follow Up By: Alan H (Narangba QLD) - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 19:07

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 19:07
cackles

No! I know the tunnel you refer to but this one is on the woombeyan caves road
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Follow Up By: cackles - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 19:46

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 19:46
looks nice, I may have to get there sometime.

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Reply By: pepper2 - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 16:29

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 16:29
Are you going near winton ?? the large hotel in the main street had free camping in their yard when i was there about 3 yrs ago....maybe other hotels do the same up there ,just a thought...happy travels
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Follow Up By: T-Ribby - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 17:11

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 17:11
Hi pepper2.
No, Winton is further north, but I will be going out that way on another trip, so
your info noted and entered in ye booke.

cheers
T-Rib
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 17:26

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 17:26
I know they are not free, but Windorah and Quilpie have council caravan/camping grounds. Found them quite cheap, and good amenities.
We usually save up the free camping for further out west. :-)
Or on the way back to Brisy after a few weeks we treat ourselves.
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Follow Up By: T-Ribby - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 18:20

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 18:20
Hi Oldplodder,
yes we will using both those caravan parks on the next trip. Vic.net gave them a good
rating. It's just good to leave the luxuries behind now and then (not meaning the beer fridge of course)

cheers
T R
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Reply By: Member - Vince B (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 17:47

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 17:47
Hi T-Ribby.
I stayed at Neil Turner Weir in july 2005.
A very tidy camp spot.
Vince
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Follow Up By: T-Ribby - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 18:23

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 18:23
Thanks for that Vince, I couldn't find out a lot about the spot or photos, but I'll keep looking.
We'll be stopping there on the way back from Birdsville.
cheers
T.R.
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Reply By: Member - Crazy Dog (QLD) - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 19:01

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 19:01
Check this link out:

http://www.mainroads.qld.gov.au/MRWEB/prod/CONTENT.NSF/0/4d565c296ea2fb5c4a256d26001a0cde/$FILE/Rest%20Areas.pdf

Grrr!!!
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Follow Up By: T-Ribby - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 21:50

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 21:50
Brilliant - I didn't have that one. Have saved and will print later.
thanks
T.R
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Reply By: Mr Fawlty - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 19:48

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 19:48
Isn't Chinchilla a nice spot? They do a real CWA morning & afternoon tea at the Visitor centre too....The guy who was running the Van park was a bit like the real Basil Fawlty though...We didn't see one white rabbit while we were there....Ohhhhhhhhhh Free camping spots well the Van park @ Mitchel is just about free $11 for 3 nights with quite good facilities just across the river from the thermal Pool which is well worth a visit for it's restorative powers....
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Follow Up By: T-Ribby - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 21:54

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 21:54
I haven't been to Chinchilla, is that the Cypress Pines Van park?
thanks for the other info on Mitchell - recorded.

cheers
T-R
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Follow Up By: Member - eerfree(QLD) - Thursday, Nov 09, 2006 at 00:15

Thursday, Nov 09, 2006 at 00:15
just got back from Major Mitchell CP at Mitchell and as Mr Fawlty says it is almost free we payed $19.50 for 3 nights with a beaut little ensuite very clean lots of hot water and great hosts.
Bit further out of town is Maj. Mitchells Campsite but take a ladder for the toilet!!!

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Follow Up By: Mr Fawlty - Thursday, Nov 09, 2006 at 08:35

Thursday, Nov 09, 2006 at 08:35
Yes, if I recall it was the Cypress Pines....
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Reply By: rheno - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 21:49

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 21:49
t ribby

for a comprehensive list of free (legal)camp spots you cant beat camps Australia wide#3, ive recommended it to many people,i think any one who loves travelling and camping is mad not to have one, i travelled from Darwin to Perth and paid for 3 nights out of the fourteen days travelling. the book give you all the info that you could possibly need like if its scenic, how many night you can stay, phone numbers of the authority's(if any) of the areas and a whole lot more. They have a web site too, i think you can order the book there , if not you can search for whatever sites you want

Rheno
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Follow Up By: T-Ribby - Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 21:59

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2006 at 21:59
Thanks rheno - I've found it here.
Site Link

cheers
T.R.
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