We stayed three nights at HIGHER GROUND HOMESTAY and used it as our base to explore Emerald and The Gemfields in Central Queensland. Higher Ground Homestay is a property which the owners have opened up for bush camping. It is a very peaceful location and only 15 minutes south of Emerald. WHERE IS IT? 1467 Selma Road, Emerald, QLD. CAMP FEES $7 per night (unpowered) $15 per night (powered) CAMPGROUND INFORMATION Power and water available. No [Read more...]
Meadowbank Farm Stay is a great low cost option with plenty of space, peace and quiet and lovely country hospitality from the owners, Allan and Robyn. WHERE IS IT? 10kms west of Roma (QLD) at 60 Bindango Road, Bungeworgorai. CAMP FEES $15 per night (unpowered) $25 per night (powered) CAMPGROUND INFORMATION Clean amenities - the showers are heated by an old donkey boiler and nice and hot! Fire allowed. Power available if needed. Bring your own [Read more...]
The painted silos in Thallon were officially launched in July 2017 and are the first of their kind in Queensland. The artwork titled The Watering Hole is a rural scene based on pictures from the Thallon area and was developed by the Artists Joel Fergie and Travis Vinson. It took three weeks to complete the 30 metre high masterpiece and over 500 litres of paint and 500 spray cans were used!! WHERE IS IT? Thallon is a small rural town approximately 530kms west of [Read more...]
Boomi River Picnic Area is a large free camp beside the river, just south of Mungindi. There is a flat area beside the road, however, if you follow the dirt road down to the river there is a huge area around 300 metres off the road that is perfect for camping! WHERE IS IT? 10kms south of Mungindi, just below the NSW/QLD border. CAMP FEES FREE!! CAMPGROUND INFORMATION No facilities (there is a portaloo but we didn't use it so can't comment on this...) Large camping area, [Read more...]
BENDEMEER CAMPING GROUND is a great low cost option between Tamworth and Armidale on the New England Highway. WHERE IS IT? Bendemeer is around 40 kms north of Tamworth in New South Wales. CAMP FEES $5.00 per vehicle per night. There is an honesty box as you drive into the camping ground. CAMPGROUND INFORMATION Maximum stay is 24 hours. Large flat camping area. Toilets. Fires allowed. No power. Check out the listing on [Read more...]
