Discover extraordinary camping experiences in stunning locations near Brisbane, from tranquil lake-side campsites to beachfronts with historic gaol views.
The regions between the two capitals make for some extraordinary camping, be it in a hilltop glamper, riverside camper or beachfront tent.James Brickwood Strictly speaking, it’s not on the direct route to Brisbane, but the detour will pay off. The Basin campground, on the eastern side of beautiful Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is accessible via ferry from Palm Beach.
The flat expanse of Norfolk pine-shaded grassland is surrounded by dense native forest and sits on The Basin, a magical lake-like inlet of water so-called because it “drains” with the coming and going of the tide. It’s large and unmarked with space enough for 350 people (recently reduced from 400). Facilities include an amenities block with toilets and cold showers, drinking water and barbecues. SeeCredit:Myall Lakes National Park is known for its rivers, lakes and inlets and the wetlands, forests and beaches that connect them. In the middle of it, Mungo Brush campground is a pleasure ground where campers can kayak Myall River and surf Mungo Beach. It’s a big campground, with 78 comfortably sized unpowered sites suited to tents, trailers and campervans. Facilities include picnic tables, barbecues, toilets, fire pits and a boat ramp. Walking trails leave direct from the campground. SeePrisoners must have dreamt of the view beyond the walls at Arakoon.Inmates of Trial Bay Gaol must have dreamt of the view beyond the prison walls, but campers staying in the shadows of its historic relics don’t have to. On the Arakoon National Park peninsula, this campground has 97 powered and unpowered campsites for all kinds of camping set-ups. Some, under an avenue of big old pines, are only metres from the water, others are on grassy areas next to the gaol wall. All of them are close to dreamy Front Beach. Facilities include an amenities block (with toilets and hot showers), picnic tables and barbecues. Boat, fish, swim, surf and explore the ruin
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