Campgrounds

A short 7km drive south of Condamine you’ll find Caliguel Lagoon. If you love being around the water, this camping destination has everything you need – it's a fantastic spot for kayaking, skiing, swimming and fishing. It's also a great spot for birdwatchers to while away time spotting the abundant bird life.

Caliguel Lagoon has all of the amenities you need to stay in comfort, including a disability and baby-friendly toilet block, outdoor shower, barbeques and picnic facilities. 

Fees:
Caliguel Lagoon is a free campsite with no bookings required. Please note limited powered sites are available.

Access:
From Condamine, head south on the Leichhardt Highway (A5) for 3.1km and turn onto Condamine-Meandarra Road. You’ll find the campground 4.1km on the left.

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If you travel nine kilometres south of Chinchilla you’ll stumble upon the Chinchilla Weir, situated along the Condamine River.

With free camping in designated areas (two-night maximum), you can make the most of a weekend of camping.

Powered sites are limited, with donations for camping accepted at the Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre.

Facilities include toilets, picnic tables, shelters and waste bins. You’ll have to BYO drinking water and fishing license, but the serenity is on the house.

Access: 
Travel 9km south from Chinchilla on Tara Rd

Phone: 
Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre (07) 4660 7291

Fees:
Chinchilla Weir is accessed on a first come, first served basis with no bookings required. The grounds are mostly free camping but there are some powered sites available. Donations can be left at the Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre. Maximum stay 2 nights. Access to weir on the left side of Tara-Chinchilla Road.

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Four and half kilometres south of Miles along the Condamine Road, you’ll find the camping oasis of Gil Weir. A fisherman’s haven, the Weir is stocked with Murray cod and golden perch (fishing permit required). Cool off with a dip in the Weir, hang with the local pelicans and bring your dogs for a walk.

Whilst here don’t miss a golden opportunity to visit the Miles Historical Village Museum.

Fees:
Free Camping - 48 hour stay

Access:
Travel 4.5km south of Miles on the Leichhardt Hwy, turn right onto Gil Weir access road and proceed a further 1.2km to the weir.

Comments: 
 Fishing License required. Powered craft less than 10 hp only

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Tara Lagoon is a camper’s and fisherman’s haven, stocked with yellowbelly, jewfish and yabbies to inspire your camp cook-ups. Bring your kayak and canoe for a leisurely paddle (no power boats).

Camping here is affordable, with fees starting from $5/night for unpowered sites and $10/night for powered sites, which are payable to the Council caretakers who comes past each day.

You can also stretch your legs and go sightseeing – the lagoon is surrounded by a Memorial Park and a four kilometre circuit walk with a new boardwalk across the water.

Access:
Located on the edge of town, with access via Showgrounds Ground

Fees: 
$10.60/night Powered Site (2nd and 3rd night free)
$5.30/night Unpowered Site (2nd and 3rd night free)

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Waterloo Plain, 70km north of Miles in Wandoan, is a bird lover’s paradise. Pitch your tent amongst 11 hectares of parkland hugging the water lily-clad lake.

This campsite is free to camp at, with onsite facilities including picnic tables, hot showers, toilets and bins, making this a comfy campsite for a night or two. 

Keep your birdwatching book handy – up to 30 species of birds have been spotted within 30 minutes at this park.

There is also a self-guided heritage trail through the park complete with walkways and bridges to explore.

Access:
3km from the centre of town via West Street, Wandoan

Fees: None

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If you like to wake up to views of the water, pitch your tent at Lake Broadwater Conservation Park. You’ll find it 30km outside of Dalby, nestled on the banks of Lake Broadwater - the only naturally occurring freshwater lake on the Darling Downs.

Facilities include toilets, cold showers, powered and unpowered sites, a kids playground and picnic facilities.

Fires are allowed in the designated fireplaces (except when fire bans or prohibitions apply), but campers will need to supply their own firewood.

Embrace the noisy neighbours – there’s more than 230 species of birds recorded at the park, including flocks of Sulphur-crested Cockatoos and Rainbow Bee-eaters.

Access:
Travel 20km South West of Dalby on Moonie Highway, turn into Broadwater Road.
The campground is 10km on left hand side.

Lake Broadwater Campground Fees:
$13.70 per site per night
Additional person $6.85 per night
$3.75 per night for students or accompanying adults on approved educational excursions.

Wilga Camp Ground Fees: 
$7.00 per person per night
$28 per family per night
$2.85 per night for students and accompanying adults on approved educational excursions.

Phone:
Caretaker 0457 100 521

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Jandowae offers ample camping and caravanning facilities to pull up and settle in for up to three nights. The showgrounds offer affordable and convenient options for larger caravans, and your fur-friends can come along for the adventure. Call ahead to check availability and avoid disappointment.

Accommodation parks can host you for short or long-term stays, with powered sites and cabins and onsite commercial kitchens available.

Jandowae Showgrounds
Warra Street, Jandowae
Ph: 0458 595 796
Caretaker: Lillian Krogg
E: Lilliankrogg@bigpond.com