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Kolan River Retreat

95%
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· Moorland, Queensland
100 acres hosted by Peter And Melinda A.
3 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Located 25km north from Bundaberg Qld and Bargara is just 39km away with approximately 2km of saltwater river frontage, we offer fishermen a choice of walking the sand flats on the making tide to launching their boat at our ramp giving access all the way to the river mouth. With a large camp area, limited numbers taken, we offer peace and tranquility for those wanting to escape the crowds. Our charges are per person not site to make it more economical for those travelling alone or for those with large vans/motor homes that take up larger spaces. - Check in and out is flexible to suit individual needs - Portable water available - Dump Point located at entrance - Rubbish bins/recycle station provided at camp site and Dump point site. - Boat Ramp access on site 4WD access required - Porta Loos - Bush shower on site (gold coin donation appreciated) - Dogs allowed - but must be contained within your site and are to be kept on a lead at all times. -Drinking water on siteLarge flat grassed sites with absolute water frontage. The Kolan River is the perfect place to have a dip for the adults and kids with plenty of shallow areas and small swimming holes at low tide. Kolan River Retreat includes our very own private boat ramp (4WD access). Here you can drop the boat or kayaks in, grab your fishing rods and explore the Kolan. There is access to potable water, rubbish facilities, toilets and showers (it's a bush shower on site and a gold coin donation is appreciated to cover the water costs). If you have your own camping toilet, you can dispose of grey water at the dump point, located at the entrance. Dogs are welcome to camp with you but must be contained within your site and are to be kept on a lead at all times. There is access to drinking water a non-drinking water is available for washing down of boats etc. under pressure (please note there may be an occasional interruption due to maintenance). With approximately 2km of saltwater river frontage we offer fishermen the choice of walking the sand flats on the incoming tide, or you can launch your boat at our ramp giving you access all the way to the river mouth. With a large camp area, limited numbers taken, we offer peace and tranquility for those wanting to escape the crowds. Check in and out is flexible to suit individual needs.
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Natural features
River, stream, or creek
Coastal
Farm
95%
21 Ratings · 16 reviews
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Matt K.recommends
October 16, 2024
Kolan River Retreat
Short stayover heading south.
Thanks Pete for a great stay at your camp the grounds are kept very well and the toilets were nice and clean. The fishing is great and lots of bird life. You were right the site we chose was the one with unlimited midgies! Would definitly would come back if up this way again.
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Hip H.recommends
September 18, 2024
Kolan River Retreat
Great spot and very helpful and good hosts. Made sure our stay was pleasant and easy.
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Lahnie W.recommends
September 4, 2024
Kolan River Retreat
Thanks so much Peter and Melinda for sharing your property with us. We had a fantastic time, and can't wait to venture back. What an amazing patch of the earth.
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Andrew S.recommends
August 28, 2024
Kolan River Retreat
A must visit.
Wow. What a spot!! We ended up here after a detour due to the highway been closed and I’m glad we were! This place is a gem. Peter and Melinda have created a magic camping spot. Met by Peter at the entrance and shown great directions around the property. Options of right on the river or on a rise with a great view. Fire pits provided. Toilets, while portaloos, were some of the cleanest, nicest toilets I’ve seen anywhere. Manicured grass and a visit from friendly cows. Peter and Melinda, you should be so proud of the product you are offering and I couldn’t recommend this place enough.
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Andy R.recommends
August 25, 2024
Kolan River Retreat
Great location right on the river, with plenty of space between the large camp-sites.
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David H.recommends
August 24, 2024
Kolan River Retreat
I was met at the gate by Peter, he explained the layout of the camping area and made suggestions on where to go. Just fantastic, everything was great. A huge area to camp in, very clean toilets that were attended to daily and a spacious, clean and hot/cold shower. I want to write this review just on the shower but that would be doing the rest of my stay a disservice. It is obvious that Peter has put in a lot of work to get this camp site where it is and spends a lot of time maintaining it. Open spaces, fire pits, fishing, cows, easy access and lots to see in the surrounding areas. I couldn't have hoped for more.
Location
Moorland, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Taribelang Bunda and Gureng Gureng First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Peter And Melinda A.

Joined in July 2022
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