For the 4×4 enthusiasts and campers, Bribie Island is just 90 minutes north of Brisbane and is the easiest of the Moreton Bay islands to access as there is a bridge! Bribie Bridge connects beautiful Sandstone Point to the island, which has many popular camping areas, areas of historical interest, and 4WD tracks. The eastern […]
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Being a north-facing bay in the Coral Sea, the waters of Hervey Bay are calm – perfect for swimming long laps adjacent to the shore, or relaxing watching the kids play on the sandy beach and splashing in the ocean. Located 3 hours’ drive north of Brisbane, you are sure to fall in love with […]
How do you choose your next camping and 4x4ing destination! Time of year and time available are two big calls when deciding where to go next! Too hot; too cold; too far; too busy; too remote; too many selections for great places you want to see. A good rule of thumb is Winter for the […]
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May
May
The freedom of being able to go camping again is slowly emerging, and just in time for the lovely winter’s days that Queenslanders love. Keeping to within a few hundred kilometres of either Brisbane or the Gold Coast, fascinating areas to explore are the Southern Downs and Granite Belt regions, incorporating the gorgeous towns of […]
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Aug
Aug
Need a quick break? Somewhere kids-friendly? Well if you live in South East Queensland or Northern New South Wales.. how can you beat the Goldie! 57 kilometres of white sandy beaches, shimmering Pacific blue, and the Hinterland. Park your camper at one of many caravan or tourist parks along the stretch of the Gold Coast, […]
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Aug
Aug
While we’re exploring the Fraser Coast (Hervey Bay, Maryborough and surrounds) we need to make mention of this fantastic property owned by the McLean family! Located on the road between Maryborough and Hervey Bay, the Resort is a sprawling 1600 acre cattle property with dams and bushland. Horse Riding If horse riding is your ‘thing’ […]
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Jul
Jul
Sounds magical right? Well, it is!! Rainbow is situated on the mainland, at the southern end of Fraser Island, approximately 3 hours from Brisbane. It’s a small but popular community, accessed via Tin Can Bay Road and right beside the Great Sandy National Park. Carlo Sand Blow There is a lovely rainforest walk to Carlo […]
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Jul
Jul
South East Queensland has many scenic get-away destinations within easy traveling time of Brisbane. If you are in need of a weekend get-away with a group of friends, or just some quiet time with family, we suggest heading toward Kenilworth, Imbil and Amamoor to camp at any number of private homesteads, National Parks, or free […]
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Jun
Jun
The Falls are located almost on the New South Wales border near the Queensland town of Killarney, about two and half hours south west of Brisbane in the Main Range National Park. Camping can be had right across the road at Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park, an enchanting little park and office selling home-made jams […]
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Jun
Jun
Hervey Bay is a laid-back community, located on the shores of pristine calm waters and renowned for being the Whale Watch capital of Queensland. A long weekend trip to Hervey Bay, three and a half hours north of Brisbane, will allow you to day-trip over to Heritage Listed Fraser Island; jetski in the Straits; fish […]