Campers Have Smore Fun: Top Spots for Camping & Caravanning

This is just the beginning of places to camp and caravan in Southern Queensland Country. Find more picturesque locations here:

Luxury meets wilderness

Hear us out – camping, but with all the little luxuries we are accustom to… What says luxury more than your own private restaurant and bar? That is what you’ll find at Bestbrook Mountain Resort and Farm stay. Just a stone’s throw from Main Range National Park, relax in a natural bush setting and access an authentic farm-stay style holiday.

Set high on the mountains overlooking the Great Dividing Range, discover a rare slice of Australia carved from over 5,000 acres of spectacular wilderness, at Cherrabah Resort near Warwick.

Discover a true Australian country experience at Gordon Country in the Goomburra Valley with eco-friendly cabins, camping and endless activities like 4WD, hiking and bird watching.

Perfect for pet lovers, Neurum Creek Bush Retreat boasts some of the most stunning camping sites in South East Queensland. Bordering the D’Aguilar National Park with 1.5km of creek frontage, this retreat caters to all camping styles.

Rainforest retreats

The beautiful, lush rainforest-clad mountain peaks of Southern Queensland Country lay claim to some of our most beloved locations to getaway and reconnect with Mother Nature.

Guaranteeing total seclusion and a relaxed freedom while camping, Webb’s Break Campground encompasses approximately 100 acres of private rainforest including a creek for private use. The lush forest warms and protects in the winter and shades and cools in the summer.

Nestled in the western foothills of the Great Dividing Range, Goomburra part of Main Rage National Park is the perfect spot for creek-side camping. Walking tracks cater to a range of fitness levels and gives access to woodlands, rainforest, creeks, waterfalls and scenic lookouts.

Part of the Gondwana rainforests of Australia World Heritage, experience all the beauty of Queen Mary Falls at Queen Mary Falls Caravan & Tourist Park. Relax in a cabin or caravan while appreciating the natural bush setting.

Waterfront wonder Starry skies and stellar stargazing

Southern Queensland Country makes swapping city streets for waterfront views a breeze with an abundance of natural pools, lagoons, lakes, dams and rivers.

Dive right in at Somerset Dam with a myriad of waterfront camping locations for you to choose from. Camp Somerset boasts three kilometres of waterfront camping onto Somerset Dam and did we mention there’s a boat ramp for exclusive access to the dam? Somerset Park Campsite situated along the Stanley River, is a water sports and freshwater anglers dream.

The Western Downs is definitely the host with the most when it comes to waterfront camping! Waterloo Plains Environmental Park, Caliguel Lagoon, Chinchilla Weir, Lake Broadwater and Tara Lagoon deliver on scenic stays, modern amenities and an abundance of flora and fauna.

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range is where you will find Lake Dyer offering a picturesque water outlook and shaded facilities.

Big, vast, undiluted skies is what we do best in Southern Queensland Country. Stargazers can spectate until their hearts content at these spots.

Enjoy a night under the stars around an open fire at Killarney View Cabins and Caravan Park, just a few minutes’ drive from the heart of Killarney, and a stones- throw to Queen Mary Falls.

Step up your stargazing game at the Bunya Mountains, significantly known as one of the naturally darkest skies in the world. The minimal light pollution and high elevation makes for the pristine conditions for the ultimate experience. Book an astrophotography session underneath the MilkyWay or Magellanic Clouds or constellations.

Beautiful by day, spectacular by night. Discover stunning creek scenery, granite outcrops, a scenic waterfall and eucalypt forest remnants on the edge of the Great Dividing Range at Crows Nest National Park. Reconnect with nature and breathe in the fresh mountain air of the High Country.