Private sites caravan camping near Gympie

Immerse yourself in Queensland’s history and heritage in this gold rush town.

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Riverdell

9 sites · RVs, Tents166 acres · Bald Knob, QLD
Riverdell is 166 acres located on the eastern side of the Blackall Range extending down to the Mooloolah River headwaters. Escape off grid to enjoy the peace and quiet, watch the cattle grazing in the paddocks, spot the native birdlife or cuddle up by the fire in your own secluded paradise. Sunrises are spectacular while sunsets by open campfire are also a highlight of the Riverdell experience. Take a short walk up the creek, west of The Junction carpark above the camp site to see some scenic rockpools and waterfalls in the cool of the rainforest canopy. Walking boots are highly recommended. There is plenty to do and see in the area including exploring nearby Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Gardeners Falls, Kondalilla National Park, Australia Zoo, indulge in a tasting at the Barrel at Clouds Vineyard opposite the front gate, stroll through Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World or take a short drive to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches. Access during daylight hours via 4WD ONLY with AT or MT off-road Tyres, RT Tyres are not permitted due to the steepness of the tracks. Off-road camper trailers are suitable for some campsites (max weight 1500kg and max length 5m restrictions apply). Caravans are not permitted due to the steep terrain. A Portaloo is located between the Ocean View 1 and 2 sites and a second Portaloo is located centrally and within walking distance to The Knoll, Upper Plateau, Valley View and Little Bunya campsites. There are no facilities at The Junction, and you MUST be self-contained. Riverdell is dog friendly, off leash if trained, and recommend tick treatment before arrival. For safety, no arrivals after dark unless arranged prior.
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Standown Park

60 sites · RVs, Tents18 acres · Kia Ora, QLD
Nestled on 18 lush acres beside Toolara Pine Forestry, Standown Park is a short 24km drive from Gympie on the Tin Can Bay road sand-fly free. It is the perfect base to relax and escape the hustle and bustle. Standown Park offers beautiful gardens, quiet and safe surrounds with plenty of open space and is a clean, relaxed and unique getaway experience with all your amenities and extensive camp kitchen. It’s a place to unplug, meet old friends and make new ones around the open campfire and where happy hour seems to last a bit longer. A place to bring your family and your friends where you can unplug from technology and take in the peacefulness that is Standown Park. With grass or slab sites for caravans and camping, drive through options for big rigs and plenty of room for large groups, we have your next holiday destination all wrapped up. With a short drive to both Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay its the ideal destination for exploring the Cooloola Coast, and also an hours drive from the fashionable Noosa.
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Hidden Pocket on the Mary

17 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Moy Pocket, QLD
We are a working family dairy farm set on over 210 acres on the beautiful Mary River, located in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. We offer 4 peaceful sites with direct river frontage for self-contained caravans, campers and tents. Campfires permitted in fire pits provided. We offer complimentary kayaks and tyre tubes for guests use, BYO life jackets if required. Bring your fishing rod and fish from your camp or a kayak. You can try panning for gold in the river. Please note we do NOT have amenities or drinking water and that you need to be self-sufficient and bring everything you need with you and take out ALL waste. The road to the campsite is an all-weather access road. The campsite is also easily accessible with 2WD vehicles. A FAIR USE POLICY applies to guests who intend to camp as one party. Please DO NOT book separate sites. If you have a big group and want to have the campsite to yourself, then please head to our 'Entire Private Group' site. *Firewood available by the bag to purchase. (private contractor) The Mary River water level is determined on rain fall. I will make personal contact with all campers when flooding occurs. **The River is flowing very fast at this time, due to heavy rainfall. It is, healthy and there numerous platypus sitings at both site 1 and site 3.
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Kenilworth Rural Camping

5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Kenilworth, QLD
Kenilworth Rural Camping is a quiet, family friendly private camping area in the heart of Kenilworth, in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Adjacent to the Charles Street Mary River parklands, this 5 acre block has beautiful drive through, flat grassy sites. Shady or open spaces with a seasonal water hole on the property, 150mtrs from the Mary River, through the park or a 5 minute walk to town (600mtrs to the pub!). We have 5 camping sites, each suitable to any size caravans, campers, tents etc. Each site has the capacity to fit 3 caravans or equivalent and up to 10 guests. Fire pits at all sites. Please note we do not have amenities or drinking water and that you need to be self-sufficient with your own toilet/shower set up and bring everything you need with you and take out ALL waste. Please do not book if you do not have your own toilet. Please , nothing is to be burnt in the firepits other than firewood. No glass bottles or can's at all. Dogs must be on a leash at ALL times and must be cleaned up after. Family Group bookings welcome! Strictly no party groups. *All guests must be added to the booking request. Children under 12 are free but please ensure you include them in with the booking request. *The Mary River, and the water hole water levels are determined on rain fall.*
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Hopevale Adventure Camping

6 sites · RVs, Tents113 acres · Widgee, QLD
The Cooke Family welcomes you to “Hopevale”. A beautiful 113 acre property bordered by Wrattens National Park at the edge of the world in the peaceful Widgee district of greater Gympie. Jason, a landscaper by trade, and Jacinta a teacher by profession, met many years ago at a national Christian youth conference. Four beautiful children later and many years down the track, they bought Hopevale as a blank cattle fattening property in 2018. After much hard work, they have made it what it is today, with plans to continually improve. We have different camp options available, one of which is set up for those guests also wanting to stay with horses or just have a larger group booking. Guests will have access to a toilet and shower throughout their stay which is within walking distance from each of the campsites. Campfires and pets are welcome. The property has only had 4 farming owners in its 110 odd years since it was first surveyed and selected in 1915. The Hillcoats, Bishops, Cotters, and now the Cooke’s. The families over the years have used the property for timber getting, dairy, beef and small cropping. The property is geologically rich with volcanic soils, sandstone escarpments full of caves and overhangs. The mighty Wrattens Falls sits to the back of the property in the National Park and is a sight to behold in full flow. It feeds the head waters of the western branch of Widgee Creek which meanders through the property. The subtropical dry rainforest clad mountains are dominated by the majestic Bunya and Hoop pines and are a testament to what once was covering the entire property before being cleared for farming. Remnant riparian creek lines are botanically rich and diverse holding Red and White Cedar, Teak, Silky oak and many other coveted timber trees harvested back in the day. There are many species of animals and birds that call Hopevale home. From water dragons, frogs and fish in the creeks, monitors, wallabies, deer, koalas, possums and phascogales in the eucalypts. Red-back wrens, pardalotes, rainbow bee-eaters, finches and quail call the open grasses home while whip birds give their iconic call in the forest. Above, birds of prey ride the thermals of the valley looking for their next meal. “We have been blessed beyond measure with a small slice of God’s wonderful creation that we would love to share with you.”
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Happy Haven

2 sites · RVs, Tents18 acres · Kiels Mountain, QLD
Centrally located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast , just 10 minutes to beaches, and 20 minutes to Montville. Come and enjoy all the Sunshine Coast has to offer.Totally secluded and private with a beautiful scenic outlook. Camping:Can accommodate up to three caravans or camper trailers. Powered sites with En-suite.We only take one booking at a time, so You can enjoy the space on your own or share with family and friends.Totally private, powered site with panoramic views. Ensuite with claw foot bathtub, shower, toilet and vanity. Bar fridge, fire pit, shelter with picnic table. Share the site with family and friends. Children 5 and under stay free. Children 5 to 16 are $10 per night. Can accommodate up to three tents, camper trailers or caravans.(We only accept weekly bookings during school holidays.)Happy Hut:Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside while being only 12 minutes to local beaches, Happy Hut is a unique camp site featuring a bamboo hut with wood fired oven, wood fired pizza oven, gas cooker, large fridge/ freezer, sink with running water. Fire pit. Under cover area with lounge and coffee table. The camp site also has an ensuite with hot shower, flushing toilet, and vanity. There is enough room for 3 to 4 caravans , camper trailers or tents. We only take one booking per site suitable for up to 12 people.
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Wonderland 4WD Bushcamp

3 sites · RVs, Tents136 acres · QLD
Mountain MiniMoos 4WD Bushcamp is located 15 minutes from Maleny in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. It features 3 private sites in a spectacular bush setting (and more are coming!). We welcome small groups and their pets and cater to couples and small groups looking for a secluded weekend away. There is a two night minimum. A MINIMUM OF AWD VEHICLE IS NEEDED JUST TO GET ONTO THE PROPERTY. THERE IS NO WHERE TO PARK VEHICLES THAT CANNOT REACH THE SITE. Please take the track descriptions seriously. We're not embellishing just to discourage inexperienced 4WDers. These are NO JOKE. Gumtree Summit and The Gun Range are up a steep and rocky track that require techincal driving skills and a capable vehicle. These sites are very difficult to access in wet weather. You need to know what you are doing. When booking, ensure you reach each site description thoroughly and send us a message answering the vehicle capability questions prior to requesting a booking. Fuzzy miniature galloway cattle freely roam the property here. If you are not camping at the Summit sites, where they don't tend to go, you may see us driving around in our side-by-side given them lots of treats and cuddles. Other than that, our hope is that you don't see anyone but the local wildlife.
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Kurrajong Camp

2 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Gympie, QLD
Welcome to Kurrajong Camp located in Mothar Mountain, just 10 minutes south-east of Gympie,. We offer two campsites, each giving you exclusive use of the immediate private area. Firstly, Kurrajong Meadows is a large open grassed campground that is flat and spacious, north facing with excellent solar access and a sheltered forest to the southern creek side. A flowing creek is a short stroll from the campsite via a rainforest pathway. The area is perfect for large and small groups or those wishing for their own self-contained space. Price per night includes 4 campers. Secondly is Hideaway Camp. Located down a slight incline to privacy, this site is perfect for couples, families and small groups. Creek access is via an embankment and the water is suitable for paddling. Each site has a firepit and a firewood is available for a fee. We also offer a Camper Trailer for hire, including setup and pack down, so you can come straight from work or home and get into your relaxing camping break immediately. We allow pets 🐕 "off-lead" and camping just isn't camping without a fire. 🔥(Or "bush TV" as we call it!) We very happily welcome groups and celebrations and are available to assist where possible. Portaloo hire, rubbish collection, recycling etc. Note: We are a self-contained site - campers must bring their own water and toilet facility or purchase a toilet through the booking process. (Camper Trailer Hire includes water) There are train lines in the area and campers may hear distance trains at times.
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Belli Downs -Whole site to yourself

5 sites · RVs, Tents750 acres · Belli Park, QLD
Belli Downs is a working cattle property. Approximately 750 acres which butts onto the Mapleton National Park. Belli Creek meanders through the property providing pockets of open grass plains. Significant areas of the property has been retained as natural forest making it feel like you are completely private and nobody nearby, yet only 15min from Eumundi and Kenilworth. The property has only been owned by 3 families since European settlement to Australia. Exclusive privacy, only one camping group at any time. Relax with only your family and friends sitting around a camp fire. Beautiful quiet spot next to a creek.Note July to December creek may stop flowing due to seasonal conditions. Fantastic stars and quiet spot. Access to Mapleton National Park. 40-50km of hiking and horse riding trails Price set slightly higher for exclusivity enabling a more private, quiet, tranquil experience with nature. Group size limit about 20 people. NOTE: FIRE BANS MAYBE IN PLACE DURING FIRE SEASON AUGUST TO DECEMBER. The host will update accordingly, but we will only get 24 hours notice of the change. If you want to be jammed in with 500 strangers, go elsewhere, if you want to really experience nature stay with us.
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Hunchy Hills 4WD Bush Camping

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres · Hunchy, QLD
Formally a banana & pineapple plantation, Hunchy Hills is strictly 4WD only access property. We offer two types of camping; bush sites and a Camping Pod. There is a toilet and gas hot shower included. If you have a camper trailer it needs to be off-road/high clearance and you need to be experienced in towing off road. We cannot accept caravans/hybrids of any size or type. Sites 1-3 are large level pads approx. 12M by 12M, each with their own fire pit (please do not damage or move the bricks) and log seat. Site 4 is perched on the side of the hill and 6M by 6M in size. Suitable for vehicle based campers/swags/small tents with a sense of adventure and best with max 2 people. We have a backup spot too if access is too difficult. Pets (on leash) are welcome, please ensure you pick up after them. Number of guests for bookings is for total adults (16 and over). Kids (15 and under) are free and are not counted in the maximum number of guests. Firewood is sold at the check-in via an honesty box. $20 per bag (22kgs approx.) or add on to your booking for $22ea. Travel down the gravel road for about half a km and pop out through a tree tunnel to a secluded 2 acre cleared grassy paddock where the toilet & sites 1-3 are situated. Site 4 is on top of a small hill separate to the main camping area. The Pod is in its own cleared paddock, looking out to bush. Site 1 is in shade in winter and partial sun in summer. Site 2 is in shade in the morning and afternoon sun all seasons. Site 3 is in morning sun and shade in the afternoon all seasons. Site 4 is in morning sun and shade in the afternoon all seasons. Pod is in shade in the morning and afternoon sun all seasons. ACCESS INFO SITES 1-3 & Pod: STANDARD 4WD or walk in ACCESS INFO SITE 4: LOW RANGE, VERY STEEP, EXPERIENCED 4WDERS WITH MIN AT TYRES. NO CAMPER TRAILERS. For more photos and info check @hunchyhills on instagram. There are walking tracks on the property. Bring your bikes for some down hill fun. A seasonal creek runs through the property. We are located 3 minutes from Montville and 7 min to Palmwoods. There's plenty to explore in the area with short drives to the many attractions including National Parks, Glass House Mountains, the famous Rick's Garage Diner, wineries, micro breweries and more. Go fishing at Baroon Pocket Dam and have a swim at Obi Obi Creek or Kondalilla. If you're after some saltwater it's a 30 min drive to most beaches on the coast.
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Private sites caravan camping near Gympie guide

Overview

A short hop from the beaches of the Sunshine Coast, the small town of Gympie has a big reputation. Discover the history of “the town that saved Queensland” at the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, take a ride on the Mary Valley Rattler steam locomotive, or follow one of the Gympie Heritage Trails. You can even try your luck gold panning along the creek. Once you’ve had your fill of heritage sites, head out to hike, camp, or mountain bike in nearby Woondum National Park. There’s no camping in the town itself, but campers and glampers will find options in the surrounding hinterlands. 

Where to go

Sunshine Coast

The golden beaches and azure waters of the Sunshine Coast lie within a short drive of Gympie. Head north to visit Rainbow Beach, enjoy 4WD beach drives through the Great Sandy National Park, then pitch your tent at tranquil beachside camping grounds. Or go south to Noosa Heads, where you can take a surf class, hike along the headlands, and tuck into seafood at an ocean-view restaurant. 

Fraser Coast

North of Gympie, most visitors to the Fraser Coast head straight to Fraser Island. Drive a 4WD along 75 Mile beach, relax on the beaches of Lake McKenzie, and hike part of the Great Walk. Then, head back to the mainland to discover the home of Mary Poppins in historic Maryborough or set sail on a whale-watching cruise from Hervey Bay.

Sunshine Coast Hinterlands

The forested slopes and state forests of the Sunshine Coast hinterlands are the best reason to leave the beach. Camp by the creek in Mapleton National Park, hike beneath the distinctive peaks of the Glass House Mountains, and make a stop at the famous Eumundi Markets. Further inland, the Conondale National Park has hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails, plus a choice of bush campsites.

When to go

Warm temperatures year-round mean it’s always a good time to visit the Sunshine Coast, and it’s possible to swim and surf right through winter (June to August). Gympie’s biggest annual event is the Gympie Muster festival in August, which draws country music fans from all around the country—book your campsite well in advance if visiting at this time. 

Know before you go

  • The Sunshine Coast has an excellent public transport service, but having your own car is useful for exploring the hinterlands and national parks.
  • Gympie has a good selection of shops where you can pick up camping gear and stock up on supplies.
  • Fire bans are common in Queensland during summer and dry periods.

Nearby attractions

Visit Double Island Point for excellent ocean views from the iconic lighthouse

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