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Many showground campgrounds are located on the outskirts of town – with beautiful scenery, wide open spaces and excellent facilities.
Rossmount Nursery Cooloola Farmer’s Trail is on again! So if you are travelling or not far from the Gympie or Sunshine Coast regions, September 10-11, make the most of it. You can spend a weekend or see it in a day trip – just bring an empty belly – there is good eating and good camping to be had. Check this out online at https://cooloolafarmtrail.com.au/farm-trail/ This trail was on my priority trips, last year. So I can vouch for quite a few of these personally – and we enjoyed lunch just this month, at the newest of them all! On the
With more than 100 artists, performing in 6 venues, over 4 days, The Gympie Music Muster is Australia’s original and best camping and music experience! From exhibition days all over Oz, classic music events like Woodford Folk Festival, to your run of the mill local events like sports days and community events, it has been a rough few years for organisers all across the country. Luckily things seem to be bouncing back now with the Brisbane Ekka back in action this year and now the Gympie Muster is back in all its glory! Staged deep within the natural surrounds of
Congratulations Russell, Natasha, Sophie, Lottie and Megan, the new owners of Standown Park! This little oasis between Gympie and Tin Can Bay has always welcomed current and past serving members of the Defence Forces, first responders and caravan clubs. Previous owners, Rod and Pam named the park “Standown” – a military term for rest and relax. They spent 18 years here, just a bare block with pumpkins and watermelons growing and a shed, and created this little piece of paradise, beside the pond and forestry. They also initiated ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day events – and with Vietnam Veterans’ Day coming
Our latest listing is a favourite with campers. Tucked away just 10 minutes west of Gympie you’ll find Hidden Camp at Pie Creek, a 6.5 acre property where you can get back to nature. The perfect destination … close to most things but still away from everything! Families will love it here, you can bring the kids, dog, push bikes and canoe. Enjoy a campfire in season in the fire pits provided and there’s plenty of firewood available. The camp offers a pretty view, there’s a camp kitchen and bar setup near the dam, with lights, barbeque, fridge/freezer and some
RV Parks in Gympie Queensland If you have a motorhome or caravan, an alternative cut-priced camping option are RV park camp sites in Australia. Most only allow self-contained vehicles, as toilet facilities and power are generally not available. They tend not to allow tents or camper trailers. Surfaces vary, but many are bitumen or concrete. Just use the symbols or the filters to find them in our comprehensive guide books and Camps Australia Wide App! Here’s a preview of campsites and caravan parks we have found with 30 years of research! Happy camping… No Properties found. Discover your next destination Order your CAMPS
Caravan Parks in Gympie Queensland A good percentage of camping and caravanning travellers stop at Caravan Parks in Australia. There are thousands to choose from, and you do not need to be self-sufficient. This means they are suitable for all types of camping, from swags, rooftop tents, tents, camper trailers, campers, motorhomes and caravans. Few have room for Big Rigs, however caravan parks also offer cabins or glamping. Many caravan parks are located in idyllic spots – close to town or beachside. Many campers start their adventures in caravan parks as you have familiar comforts and facilities from home. Families can
Marg McIntosh Park Widgee QLD Gympie’s RV strategy was released this week. In summary: Gympie Showgrounds site to go ahead, pending development approval 5 new sites in total to open and 2 will close More dump points and water points Time limits extend to 72 hours More infrastructure planned (allocated parking instead of grassy areas) for Kilkivan and Kandanga Possible introduction of budget fees and coin operated showers No site for Rainbow Beach Tin Can Bay site is located well out of town More signage for day parking Unfortunately, our feedback to council remains the same, although freedom campers enjoy free
Free camping sites in Gympie Free Camping ……. and caravanning is one of the more rewarding ways to explore and experience a place. This is especially true in a country like Australia, famous for the great outdoors. There are plenty of campsites tucked away – but if you don’t know where they are you can easily miss them. People often assume that it won’t be difficult to find a place to stopover on a budget but soon discover it can be a lot more expensive than anticipated. Or worse, they can’t find somewhere to stop and continue driving when they
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