first camping weekend can you help

Great to hear- going camping is good fun. You might have trouble on the dog front as many places within a couple of hours of Brisbane are National Parks. But if you're open to leaving dog with a babysitter could try...
- North Stradbroke Island
- Inskip Point (might be 2 hours if you're on the northside)
- Lake Broadwater (near Dalby, again a bit outside of the 2hr window)
- Bigriggen Park (Rathdowney), has bushwalking, fishing, huge grassed area for camping, showers, no dogs... grab the list of campsites from the Scenic Rim council website, there are 19 of them I think and lots of fishing to be had in creeks in the area

The only place I can think of off of the top of my head that permits dogs is Glendon Station (west of Warwick, has a lake & a few dams, easy 4WD tracks, showers but look out for dirtbikers).

I'm sure there are others that people will be able to contribute!

Hi Chris,

Can't help with advice on where to camp near Brisbane, but pleased to see you giving it a go mate.

You will store up some memories that you will be able to look back on in time which will give you a lot of pleasure. Don't worry about your vehicle or gear too much just yet, just get out there and you will find what works and what doesn't.
We started camping with 2 wheel drives and a daggy old tent back in the 60s. Had a ball we did. Still do now that we are back into it albeit with a van.

Good luck and good on you mate.

All the best, Bruce.

Good on you Chris. Whatever you do don't forget the Camera. There will be many happy memories as you go along. Bob.

Hi Chris,

Golden rule of camping - less is more. The more stuff you take the more hassle you will have packing unpacking etc. But only experience will tell you what your essentials are. Aim to get the basics right - a tent that will stand up in the wind and the rain, good bed, something to keep food and drink cold, and something to cook on. Minimum clothes and gadgets.

Remember basics for campfire safety, and responsible rubbish disposal.

The main thing is to get out there, have a go and learn from your experiences - you can have a great time camping. And as others have said - take the camera and take photos of your camp.



Cheers,

Val

NIKE...JUST DO IT...Hi Chris.. once you start.. it gets in your blood..be prepared for sleepless nights as you toss and turn..wondering where to go next..life is just a journey..one big adventure after another...you will work out very quickly what you need and what you dont need..we have been on the road now for 2 years and we spent a lot of time planning..and we are still changing things as we go along
GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY TRAVELS...WAYNE GODDEN

Send me a Member Message with your e mail address and I will send you our rather long Camping check list (Word document)

You don't need to take everything that's on it (far from it), but we use it as a check list whether we are going for 1 night or 3 weeks, whether we are backpacking, in a tent or camper trailer.

Can't really help you with too with places to go ex Brisy, but depending on your family's interests consider some of the farms which pemit camping (for minor fee), especially those on a river. About 3 hours away you have those at the northern end of the Clarence River, NW of Casino, west of Kyogle. Big advantage is that they are a lot less crowded, rubbish & fireplace facilities (unlike National Parks).

Gday...

Try this site -

Amamoor Creek Campground

I believe dogs are allowed, but a quick phone call should confirm that.

I have camped there, but not recently. Good family area for new-comers.

Cheers
John

Hi Chris

There are a number of places within a few hours out of Bris that allow camping with a dog:
- Kenilworth Homestead - on the Mary River, you can fish there and you can spread out along the banks of the river to avoid the crowds. Only opens on weekends.
- Amamoor Camp ground - allows dogs but no fishing, not sure if the road has opened due to flooding earlier in the year.
- Glastonbury Creek - west of Gympie, small area but can take dogs
- Neurum Creek Camping Woodford- private property that allows dogs but again no fishing.
- Borumba Deer Park at Imbil - dogs and fishing, just reopened for easter
- The Gorge at Aratula - private property that allows dogs and fishing just a short drive away.

I hope this helps.

Glenmac

I can reccomend this place

http://theclarencegorge.com/

Flannagan's Reserve at Barney View, near Rathdowny.

Plenty of space, can have your dog, try your luck at fishing in the logan river, or give up and swim in it.

Its about 1.5 hours south-west of Brisbane.

Good times ahead for you guys.

We just returned from Gordon Country yet again and you can have dogs there....great place and within your driving distance.