Quality camping for the whole family
Make precious memories with your loved ones by adding camping to your family traditions.
Camping is a wonderful opportunity to get the whole family together to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine as well as some good old-fashioned games and activities that don’t involve mobile phones or computer screens.
We’ve picked some popular camping spots for you and your family to try. Many of these locations are accessible for caravans and RVs.
Camping not really your thing? We’ve got you covered. Some of these properties also have luxury ‘glamping’, caravans, cabins and houses to stay in.
Murphy’s Creek Escape
Murphy’s Creek Escape is in the Upper Lockyer at the foot of the Toowoomba Range, less than half an hour from the centre of Toowoomba and is ideal for a family camping adventure.
The campgrounds have recently opened an ‘eco billabong’ swimming area that uses a natural wetlands filtration system instead of building a traditional chlorinated swimming pool.
Don’t have a tent or a camper trailer handy? No worries! Murphy’s Creek Escape has a hire service including tents, campers, glamping facilities as well as a charming Gypsy wagon to stay in.
And if you want to venture beyond the campgrounds, the website has lots of information about hikes and daytrips in the area.
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Goomburra Valley Campground
Located just over an hour south from Toowoomba and about 35 minutes north of Warwick, is the Goomburra Valley Campground.
This location also welcomes four-legged guests with an off-leash area just across Dalrymple Creek which is ideal for fishing, kayaking and swimming.
The campground is a must-see for bushwalkers as it is just five kilometres from the World Heritage listed Main Range National Park and has stunning lookouts and waterfalls.
Goomburra Valley Campground is a family-owned facility that offers powered and unpowered camp sites as well as a 13-bed bunkhouse for large family groups.
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Dicky Beach Family Holiday Park
If you’re looking for seaside camping right on the beachfront, but with all amenities close at hand, then Dicky Beach Family Holiday Park should be on your list.
Located less than ten minutes north of Caloundra, the resort includes barbecues, a camp kitchen, playground, games room, swimming pool and a tennis court.
They welcome tents, caravans and RVs, but if there are a few members of the family who are reluctant campers, there are cabins to stay in as well.
With plenty of things to do nearby, the location is bound to become a favourite.
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Bluff Creek Campground
Located less than 45 minutes from Nambour, Bluff Creek Campground is a nature lover’s retreat, offering a genuine camping adventure.
This pet-friendly camping ground just outside of Kenilworth is set on 40.46ha on the banks of the Mary River which offers kayaking, fishing and swimming as well as walking and biking trails.
While there are full toilet facilities and coin-operated hot showers, Bluff Creek doesn’t have powered camp sites, but it does have a campfire place. So, grab the family together and round up the caravans, tents, and camper trailers and get ready to make some memories.
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Mount Barney Lodge
Mount Barney Lodge, set at the base of the pyramid-shaped Mount Barney, is an eco-certified campsite which is popular with hikers, campers and school groups.
This location offers unpowered sites with campfire rings perfect for toasting marshmallows.
Mount Barney Lodge offers full amenities including free hot showers. Other features include a short walk to swimming holes along with plenty of day walks and more demanding hikes.
At various times of year, the lodge hosts escorted walks with experienced guides as well as children’s activities including bushtucker walks, hands-on fire making, and lantern making classes.
For those who like a little luxury with their camping, you can also choose from glamping sites, or elect to stay in a cabin or a homestead.
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Bluff Creek Campground
Located less than 45 minutes from Nambour, Bluff Creek Campground is a nature lover’s retreat, offering a genuine camping adventure.
This pet-friendly camping ground just outside of Kenilworth is set on 40.46ha on the banks of the Mary River which offers kayaking, fishing and swimming as well as walking and biking trails.
While there are full toilet facilities and coin-operated hot showers, Bluff Creek doesn’t have powered camp sites, but it does have a campfire place. So, grab the family together and round up the caravans, tents, and camper trailers and get ready to make some memories.
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Bigriggen Camping and Caravan Park
Located just a few kilometres from Mount Barney Lodge, is Bigriggen Camping and Caravan Park which is a family favourite.
With plenty of powered and unpowered sites available in the 24ha of camping area, the park welcomes big family groups – and even the pet pooch!
Take the family wildlife spotting, swim in the local river, get out the BMX bikes or wet a line.
On long weekends and public holidays, Bigriggen hosts activities and entertainment for all the family. But, no matter what time of year you go, the grandkids are likely to make new friends and have a great time.
