Camping throughout Qld

G'day Denise.
Like many others I could give you information on a vast number of "good camping spots" in Qld.

But unfortunately due to both local govt. attitudes to free camping and the garbage and general vandalism done by so many irresponsible people these days I am very reluctant to give out this sort of information.

I am not doubting your bona fides for one moment, but I am sure you would realise the situation.

My best advise is to simply travel using the map as a general guide. When passing through a smaller town which looks to be an interesting area, drop into the local pub, have a drink (doesn't have to be alcoholic) and see if you can strike up a conversation.

Gradually bring it round to fishing, sightseeing, bush camping etc. You will be amazed by the responses you get if your attitude is deemed ok.

This has worked for us for years, but a side benefit is you begin to develop your own intuition on good and not so places.
Best of travels to you.
mike

Denise,

There is a Free camp at the Chinchilla Weir which has free power and flushing toilets :) 9km out of town

There is also a Free Camp at Archers Crossing Camp Ground near Chinchilla that has no facilities.

The Free camp on the Banks of Wallam Creek at Bollon is good as is the one on the Banks of the Paroo in Eulo. The Free camp on the Moonie River at Nindigully is another that should not be missed :)

Just a few to get you started :)


Cheers Kev

I found some good places here last year.

http://ozcamps.net/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=29

Canarvon Gorge is worth the trip IMHO, aswell as Cania Gorge also. there's 4 sections of Canarvon Gorge to explore including the already mentioned above Mt. Moffatt section, so plenty to see and do when out that way. if you don't want to explore all 4 areas, then maybe look at Mt. Moffatt aswell as the main section to explore (pack your walking shoes though). Cania Gorge has the gorge itself to explore, aswell as nearby Kroombit Tops Nat. Park with it's crashed Liberty Bomber plane wreck to visit, i really enjoyed the drive out to Kroombit and back from Cania Gorge Big 4 van park where we were based.
closer back to Brisbane, another worth the vist is Girraween Nat. Park down on the granite belt, climb The Pyramid and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views that'll have you forgetting about the climb up you just did...lol. you can also jump over the border and visit Bald Rock just down the road if you've not explored this area already. both places just mentioned have some steep walks / climbs up rocks to do, but the views from the top are spectacular and well worth the effort to get there.

Kurramine Beach - Elliott Heads - Archer Point - all great spots inh my opinion - not too crowded.

Hi Denise,

Take a look at This Site which provides information on camping in Queensland National Parks and lists them by locality.

We have a heap of camping books mostly Australia wide but recently I saw and purchased on line a book called "Camping Guide to Queensland" by Cathy Savage and Craig Lewis, Boiling Billy Publications. Unlike most of the other books it has a lot of off the beaten track fairly cheap or free sites. I think it was worth the about $25 including postage that we paid for it. They also put out a guide to each state. Just thought this may interest you. cheers