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Goodberry Broadwater Campground

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· Longreach, Queensland

40000 acres hosted by Phillip D.

11 Vehicle/Tent sites

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Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Private sites

99% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Goodberry Hills is a 40,000 acre working cattle property 37 kilometers north east of Longreach in Central Western Queensland. The property is operated by your hosts the Deane family, Jenny, Rowley, Jess, Phillip and Billy. Our family has been in the area since 1872 and have owned Goodberry Hills since 1950. Guests staying with us must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Well behaved pets who remain under control at all times are allowed, a two bay dog kennel will be set up near the goat yards on your way into the campsites to provide campers with a safe space to leave their pets if they are spending the day doing tourist activities in the area (it is up to the owner of the pets to ensure the water dishes in the kennels are kept full if they plan to use them). Campfires permitted in the fire pits provided. Our family came to the district in 1872 when Rowley's Great, Great, Great Grandfather Rowland Edkins arrived at Mt Cornish to take up the managers position. Mt Cornish was established from half of the original Bowen Downs holding to enable improved management after Harry Redford (Captain Starlight) stole the mob of cattle and took them to South Australia. The country around Goodberry Hills is where the cattle were stolen from. There is a small hill across the river from the campground known as Starlights Lookout, from where legend has it, Harry Redford would watch the movements of the station stockmen so he could time his raids for when they were unlikely to be about. When the big stations were resumed in 1879 and put to Ballot the family drew several blocks in the district, the main one being Bimbah where family members have lived ever since. Rowley is the fifth generation of the family to call Bimbah home. Goodberry Hills and Bimbah are now operated as one Property. Goodberry Hills was purchased by Rowley's parents in 1950. From then until recently the property ran sheep and cattle as part of an amalgamation of five holdings totalling 90,000 acres. The annual shearing produced around 620 bales of 21 micron wool from 25,000 sheep which were shorn at the Goodberry Hills Woolshed in July each year. A herd of 500 breeding cows were also run with their progeny being grown out to feeders (cattle about 400Kg liveweight ready for entry to feedlots) at around 18 months of age. We now operate Bimbah and Goodberry Hills totalling 40,000 acres running only cattle, with a herd of 300 Charbray Cross Breeding Cows and their progeny through to feeders and depending on the season up to 600 backgrounders (Weaner cattle purchased at around 200kg liveweight and grown to around 400kg liveweight ready for sale to feedlots).

Activities

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Wind sports

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Field

Farm

98%

696 Ratings · 317 reviews

Carol W.recommends

August 22, 2024

Site 6 - Goodberry Broadwater Camgrounds

Great secluded spot on the river.

Beautiful and great spot. We were the only people around (though the sites are so far apart you wouldn’t see your neighbours.) Lovely being along the river and really secluded. Large sites so no need to unhitch if you have a trailer/van. We bought firewood and it was waiting at the site for us. Just to note you do have to drive along dirt road (Approx 40km of dirt from Longreach or 65km from Muttaburra) to access the property. If you come form Muttaburra, the GPS takes you past the entrance and the sign was missing on left when we visited so look out for the seeder machinery on your right after a cattle grid. We would definitely like to return and recommend.

Jackie C.recommends

August 22, 2024

Site 8 - Goodberry Broadwater Camgrounds

Great spot

Great spot. We did a one night stop over. The drive in from Longreach was fine and the directions to the camp site were easy to follow. Saw emus and kangaroos on our way in. The river was lovely and the campsite was close by, which was a large and level area. The sites were well spaced out for privacy. You could hear the water pump off in the distance but it wasn’t loud. It would only be an issue if you were very sensitive to sound, in which case you’d probably want to stay on one of the sites further along the river.

Rob B.recommends

August 20, 2024

Site 6 - Goodberry Broadwater Camgrounds

Fantastic spot!

What a special spot on the Thomson River. After a 1/2 hour drive from longreach it was amazing to arrive at site 6. Secluded, with an awesome view of the river and direct access it was a perfect place to relax and enjoy serenity. No neighbours in sight, beautiful evening sunset/light. We could have stayed much longer. Highly recommend.

Kelly S.recommends

August 19, 2024

Site 2 - Goodberry Broadwater Camgrounds

Easy to find the camp out of Longreach nicely signposted and clear directions Serene and calm beautiful birds and wildlife Loved the isolation so much we stayed an extra 5 days Thank you for sharing a piece of this outback wilderness on the Thomson river

Travis R.recommends

August 17, 2024

Site 7 - Goodberry Broadwater Camgrounds

Ouroffroaddiary

Loved staying here big distance between sites would definatly come back again if we are in the area and stay longer

Scott O.recommends

August 17, 2024

Site 7 - Goodberry Broadwater Camgrounds

Great spot and Phil's a great host, 2nd time back and we will come again

Location

Longreach, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Iningai First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Phillip D.

Joined in February 2021

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