Discover the best family-friendly beach campgrounds near Mooloolaba, Queensland

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Mooloolaba

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Hidden Camp Pie Creek

63 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · QLD

Away from everything, close to most things. and has won and award for Runners up for best hipcamps for HipCamp Australia 2023 Our 6.5 acre property has an abundance of beautiful flora and fauna along with lots of wildlife and birds. It is the perfect destination to forget life's worries and relax in a beautiful natural environment. We are happy for you to enjoy riding push bikes on the property and to enjoy music around your campsite. Bring your kids, dogs, push bikes, or even a canoe and get back to nature! Campfires are welcome in the fire pit provided and there is plenty of firewood available. Please ensure there are no restrictions in place before lighting a fire. There is a basic camp kitchen, toilet's, camp shower and a bar setup down near the dam for your use, complete with lights, weber BBQ, microwave, 2 hot plates, a toaster, sandwich press and fridge/freezer. You can also hire out the entire property just for your group or special occasion - please see entire property listing. ALL ARRIVAL INFO AND GATE PIN CODES GET SENT TO YOUR HIPCAMP ACCOUNT 48HOURS PROIR TO CHECKIN - Please have this handy on checkin and Please don't ring us at 10pm asking for this information. We also have a mini camp shop on site that's also stocked with the hire items you will notice in the extras section(on the hipcamp app) and there are also many more items you may forget like frozen bread, milk and even ice also including but not limited to (depending on availability) - * Barista made coffees (by prior booking) * Ham & Cheese croissants (by prior booking) * Chopped Fire wood (Delivered to your camp) * Smoker Rental * Solar Panel Rental * Water Drum Rental * Camp toilet Rental *Generator Hire *Table Hire *Battery Hire *12v Fridge/freezer hire If you are requiring any of the above you can pay us in cash or you can check out these most of these options on the hipcamp app or give us a call or text to arrange. There is power down at the dam and please take your rubbish with you on departure and clean up after yourselves. Although most of all we want you to have a great time! We are 10 minutes from Gympie, 2 hours from Brisbane and an hour to the Sunshine Coast or Hervey Bay.

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Lakeview

42 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Beachmere, QLD

Lakeview is situated near the seaside village of Beachmere on just under 50 picturesque acres of Australian bushland, 45 minutes from the Brisbane CBD and 10 minutes off the Bruce Highway. Experience the stunning vistas by the three billabongs while nestled in nature. Take nature walks, canoe and swim. Enjoy the flora, native animals and abundant birdlife or just relax by the campfire with the cooling sea breezes to add to the comfort and laid back lifestyle beside your own private open fire. You can have the best of both worlds, the bush on one hand and the bay on the other with Caboolture River boat ramp just 5 minutes away, giving you access to Moreton Bay. So why not kick back and relax away from the stress of city life. Lakeview is a private property not a commercial business, Lakeview is suitable for self-sufficient campers. There are no amenities, so you need to bring or hire your own. All payments are accepted as a donation to help maintain the grounds for our extended Lakeview family. Dogs permitted, see our FAQs in Property Rules. Campfires permitted, see our FAQs in Property Rules. Firewood is available to purchase, Honesty box on site. Please read the cancelation/credit policy as set and prescribed through the hipcamp platform. Unfortunately to keep our bookings viable and our gates open, no special allowance is made for illness, weather, mechanical breakdowns ect. If you have concerns please book last minute

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Sublime Camping

29 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Kia Ora, QLD

Pitch your tent or park your van in our picturesque orchard grove. We are right next door to Sublime Farm and Brewery, where you can meet new friends, pick your own limes, grab a delicious meal, sample their craft brews, and enjoy live music on the weekends. It is a large block and there are campsites far enough away that you can enjoy the peace and quiet. Guests will have access to a toilet throughout their stay. Pets are permitted but we ask you to please keep them on a leash at all times to protect the wildlife and surrounding environment. Our property features a Koala habitat and a creek where we occasionally spot platypus. There are a range of great nearby activities, farms, orchards, walks etc. It's the perfect spot to explore the Cooloola Coast, Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island. Please note the Bar and Restaurant at Sublime opens on weekends, with limited trading hours midweek, so please phone ahead to check opening hours if this is an important part of your visit.

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Boho Wilderness Noosa Farm Lake

9 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Boreen Point, QLD

We are part of Noosa Hinterland, less than a km to the biggest salt lake in Australia. Walking distance to Apollonian Pub, 2.5km to Cootharaba brewery and bistro. Lake Cootharaba is at its peak, 4ft deep. It’s at the start of the Everglades, with 40% more bird life than Kakadu. It’s great for sailing, SUP, kayaking, kite surfing, fishing and swimming. There are wood fired BBQs and picnic seats all along the foreshore. Public showers/toilets too. Upon coming down Lake Flat Rd, you’ll see 4 letterboxes, turn LEFT here and travel down a private road approx 100mts, you’ll see 1 white bali flag and our Boho Wilderness sign on a SURFBOARD this is CAMP entry. We have designated camping area, fenced in, with 8 sites, all numbered. You could have a view across open paddocks/dam of our horses and goats. Or the other view of the forest. NOOSA EVERGLADES are calling you to visit. Camp sites are in horseshoe layout. Fires are ONLY ALLOWED in fire pit. FIRE WOOD AVAIL ONSITE Check in at 1pm and check out is flexible, on agreement with host. Please message owner 1hr prior to arriving. CHECK IN AFTER 6pm STRICTLY AT OWNERS DISCRETION Well behaved dogs are welcome, please keep them on a leash, please add them to booking, under EXTRAS $10 each (2dogs max.) NO DOGS IN RAINFOREST. Kids can feed goats and ponies. Thank you. *** There is bore water tap at shower block. *** 2 portlaloo’s which are emptied and sanitised three times minimum daily. ***HOT SHOWER AVAILABLE * Goat feeding is at 8:30am weekends for kids, adults by request, most days on school holidays. We are a coastal village by the Lake. * 1km to the Lake, foreshore has several BBQ (wood fired) and picnic tables to enjoy. Showers/toilets available at 2 points along foreshore. Sailing club has a kiosk The Point. Open Wed-sun 7am-2. Sailing club has happy hour Fridays 5pm. Members and non-members are welcomed. * Kids and dog beach available at the kids park, at Lake (4ft at its deepest). * Boat ramp for access to lake or Everglades. A canoe launching ramp available at Elanda Point. 7mins away. If looking at tides, lookup Teewah beach for lake tides. * General Store is currently closed. * Apollonian Hotel has bistro, outdoor dining and live music. Pet friendly. Events all the time, check their FB page. 2nd & 4th FRI night 6-9:30pm OPEN MIC Every Sunday 12-3pm Smokehouse and Live Music *2km to Noosa Habitat, bistro and brewery. Hiking tracks to Harry’s Hut too. NO DOMESTIC ANIMALS ALLOWED. But ample wildlife. * 20 mins to Tewantin/Noosaville. *Pomona: market (18kms) opened Sat 7-12. Also nearest supermarket, antique bazaar, op shops, great cafes, etc. Great little country town, great vibe Saturday mornings. 😊 *Cooran: little village with big heart. Has unique shops, yoga studio, great general store. *Noosa beaches and national park 30mins. Dog walking at Ringtail creek, on McKinnon Dr.

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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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Peregian Beach - pristine acres

5 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Peregian Beach, QLD

Set up base camp on our well maintained, level campsites, just 20 minutes from Noosa main beach! This is also the perfect place to stop on the way to/from Noosa North Shore, Double Island Point and Fraser Island. To ensure our guests’ privacy we have limited available sites however you have a choice of several private, rural campsites (weather conditions dependant) on our family property. We are literally two minutes off the motorway and close to all Sunshine Coast amenities! Lovely accessible, level sites, interspersed with trees so options for shade and sun. Enjoy being based just five minutes drive or an easy bike ride to beautiful Peregian Beach which also boasts a variety of restaurants and boutiques. A twenty minute drive will get you to bustling Hastings Street and the main beach. Our property is situated only minutes to beautiful Lake Weyba where you can kayak to your heart’s content - a bit of a secret attraction in these parts! There are also kilometres of bush tracks nearby suitable for bike riding. We don't offer facilities here, so you need to be 100% self-contained, with your own toilet and shower, and take all waste with you. Pets are welcome but must be restrained at all times and campfires are allowed on request. Sites are strictly limited and well spaced to ensure your privacy is maintained.

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Family-friendly beach camping near Mooloolaba guide

Overview

Part fishing port, part booming beach resort, Mooloolaba is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular spots. Join local families to swim and enjoy water sports along Mooloolaba Beach, go surfing at Alexandra Headland, then tuck into fresh-from-the-ocean seafood at an oceanview restaurant. Campers can check into a holiday park right by the beach or escape to the hinterlands for a bush camping experience.

Where to go

Moreton Bay

Just south of Mooloolaba, white-sand beaches stretch along the shores of Moreton Bay, but the real highlight is cruising around the bay’s many islands. Pitch your tent by the beach on Bribie Island, spot wild dolphins as you swim and snorkel around Moreton Island, or combine lazy beach days with wildlife watching on North Stradbroke Island.

Sunshine Coast

Mooloolaba is ideally situated for exploring the rest of the Sunshine Coast. Head south to the beaches of Caloundra, a hot spot for water sports, and spot koalas and kangaroos at Australia Zoo. To the north, the surf town of Noosa Heads has some of the region’s best coastal walks, as well as thrilling 4WD beach drives through the Great Sandy National Park.

Sunshine Coast Hinterland

A short drive inland, the rolling hills and farmlands of the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands offer a change of scenery for campers. Hikers can explore the unique landscapes of the Glass House Mountains, climb to the summit of Mount Tibrogargan, or enjoy woodland walks in the Beerburrum State Forest. For foodies, many artisan producers have opened their doors to visitors, so add a visit to a macadamia farm, ginger factory, or honey farm to your itinerary.

When to go

As the name suggests, sunny days are plentiful along the Sunshine Coast, so pack for warm weather even in winter (June through August). Summer (December through January) is peak season, when the town hosts several open-air events and festivals, but plan ahead if visiting at this time—coastal campsites can book up months in advance.

Know before you go

The Sunshine Coast has an excellent public transport service, but having your own transport is useful for exploring the hinterlands and national parks.
Mooloolaba has a large selection of shops where you can pick up camping gear and stock up on supplies before heading out into the hinterlands.
Fire bans are common in Queensland during summer and dry periods, so check local recommendations before lighting your campfire and always use designated fire pits.