| At a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Location | 46 km east of Cunnamulla, Queensland |
| Pet Friendly | See Camps App |
| Campfires | Yes – central fire pit available |
| Facilities | Hot artesian bore baths, powered and unpowered sites, toilets, wifi at shed, historic woolshed, accommodation options |
| Vehicle Access | 15 km dirt road to homestead – suitable for vans and camper trailers |
| In Camps App | Yes – Camps 11, CAMPS Pendium and CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App |
Charlotte Plains is the stuff that bucket lists are made of! We met the lovely Russell family – and the owner’s grandkids sold us firewood. No L plates needed out here!
Congratulations to them all – this month they won gold for Best Grey Nomad Farm or Station Stay, Best Grey Nomad Tour silver award and bronze for Best Grey Nomad Attraction Award.
It is no surprise to me! We loved our camp beside the hot artesian waters – “taking the waters” was our first port of call. It was so warm!
Busy when we were there, the old baths were popular – they were dotted all along the waters edge. There are some larger baths – old water tanks that groups were enjoying. But you can sink into the waterway and relax anywhere, so we did!
Heatley said the water was SOOO hot coming out of the bore, you couldn’t stay under for long.
The unpowered camping area is vast, with vans and camper trailers parked right along the waterway.
There is wifi at the shed – but we enjoyed our lack of contact with the world outside the station.
There is also a loo available here.
What a fantastic night it was, fireside under the stars and some camp cooking!
The central fire pit overlooks the bore baths. A nice spot to chat to other travellers, too.
Those outback night skies are amazing!
Winter was chilly. Already up – we laughed at the early morning antics of some running back in the hot mineral waters. After a hot brekky, we continued on, past the historic woolshed.
This is where the powered campground is – with facilities and some accommodation.
Charlotte Plains is 46 km east of Cunnamulla in QLD – you’ll find it in Camps 11 and CAMPS Pendium and the CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App.. There is 15 km of dirt road to the homestead, follow the signs and book online well before.
Make sure you check out Cunnamulla! Next time, we’ll do an award winning daily property tour.
Thanks to @_readytoroam for their beautiful drone image.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Charlotte Plains from Cunnamulla?
Charlotte Plains is located 46 km east of Cunnamulla in Queensland. The last 15 km is dirt road to the homestead – just follow the signs.
What are the hot artesian bore baths like?
The hot artesian bore baths are incredibly warm and popular with campers. You can relax in old baths dotted along the water’s edge, larger repurposed water tanks, or sink into the waterway anywhere you like. The water comes out of the bore extremely hot, so you can’t stay directly under it for long.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, you should book online well before your visit to secure your spot at this popular station stay.
What camping options are available?
Charlotte Plains offers both unpowered camping along the waterway (vast area suitable for vans and camper trailers) and powered camping near the historic woolshed which has facilities and accommodation options.
Is there mobile coverage or wifi?
There is wifi available at the shed, though many visitors enjoy the disconnection from the outside world during their station stay.
What facilities are available on site?
The station has toilets, a central fire pit overlooking the bore baths, wifi at the shed, and facilities at the powered campground near the historic woolshed. Firewood is available for purchase.
Are property tours available?
Yes, Charlotte Plains offers award-winning daily property tours. Check the Camps App for current details and booking information.
What’s the weather like at Charlotte Plains?
Winter can be chilly, especially in the mornings, but the hot artesian waters provide a warm escape. The outback night skies are spectacular for stargazing.
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