Darling Downs Free Camping
Queensland's Darling Downs is a rich agricultural area on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, west of Brisbane and centred around the city of Toowoomba. It was named after the seventh governor of NSW, Sir Ralph Darling.
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Clifton Golf Club
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A friendly professionally designed country golf club with 328 greens and couch fairways. Free overnight. Nine holes evening, stay free and play nine in the morning, only $10 per round. Carts available only $10
- Campground
- Alcohol Licence
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Fossicking Site
Rainbow Reserve
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Rainbow Reserve is a travelling stock reserve so sharing with cattle can occur. No facilities. River is broad and still in this section.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Camping Area
- Fishing Spot
Karara Recreation Ground
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Karara Recreation Ground is a gem, located some distance off the highway and providing a large, level grassy area with plenty of room for any type of RV.
- Campground
Nobby Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/nobby-rest-area/qld
Nobby Rest Area has clean toilets, electric BBQ's and hose connector water taps for visitors. Mobile phone coverage, both Telstra and Optus.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Children's Play Facility
- Convenience Store
- Cafe
Kogan Rest Area
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Kogan Rest Area is a grassy area beside the hall.There are 2 Power points available after paying and getting a key from the cafe. Unpowered camping is free.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Camping Area
- Children's Play Facility
Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve
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Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve is a large level open area with flushing toilets. This is a vast area with room for many rigs of all sizes and suitable for group gatherings.
- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Fishing Spot
- Boat Ramp
Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/charleys-creek-round-waterhole-rest-area/qld
Charleys Creek Rest Area, also known as Round Water Hole Rest Area, is a large open overnighter with no facilities. It is south of the actual creek which is on the other side of the highway.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Allora Rest Area
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Allora Rest Area is on the edge of a large park with nice shady trees and a circular turning area. It provides a free overnight stop well away from the highway.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Passmore Reserve
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/passmore-reserve/qld
Passmore Reserve is an exceptionally clean and tidy, open free camping area by Condamine River with open fire places, a wood fire BBQ, picnic tables and plenty of shade.
- Camping Area
- Fishing Spot
Ravensbourne Rest Area
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Ravensbourne Rest Area is beside the Hampton to Esk Road. Flush toilets are available with a shelter shed and water tank. There a number of sites available under the shady trees overlooking the oval and tennis courts.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Chapman Park Rest Area & Information Centre
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/chapman-park-rest-area-information-centre/qld
Chapman Park Rest Area & Information Centre in Hampton, provides a convenient 20-hour overnight stop with level gravel surface, shaded by tall gum trees. The information centre and facilities are well maintained.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Information
- Children's Play Facility
Yarramalong Weir Camping Area
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Stunning sunsets and birdsong in the morning. This free camp on the bank of the Condamine River is peaceful and close to nature.
- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Walpole Park at Millmerran
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/walpole-park-at-millmerran/qld
Walpole Park at Millmerran is a free overnighter for self contained vehicles on the eastern side of town.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Omanama Rest Area & Roadhouse
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/omanama-rest-area-roadhouse/qld
The folk at the Omanama Roadhouse are a friendly bunch and they have provided a free overnight rest area for weary travellers.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Roadhouse
- Convenience Store
- Sit Down Meals
Gore Rest Area & Roadhouse
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Gore Rest Area is a free overnight rest area provided by the friendly folk at the Gore Roadhouse.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Roadhouse
- Kiosk
- Convenience Store
Lees Reserve
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/lees-reserve/qld
Lees Reserve is a free camping area on the bank of the Dumaresq River at the end of a narrow dirt road that is dry weather access only.
- Camping Area
- Fishing Spot
Bowenville Rest Area
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The Bowenville Rest Area is a free overnighter off the highway which is horse shoe shaped for easy entry and exit. This spot can be muddy in wet weather. Avoid it if you don't have 4WD when it is raining.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
The fertile green hills of this region supports agriculture and grazing, with an emphasis on wool and cereal crops.
Each September Toowoomba, which is know as the Garden City, hosts the annual flower festival. Floats make their way along the route through the centre of the city while thousands of onlookers revel in the party atmosphere.
The Darling Downs has a rich history, having been settled in 1840 by unauthorised selectors. There was little that the colonial government could do to stop these early settlers who quickly established the local wool industry. In 1891 a shearer's strike started at Jondaryan. Today the Jondaryan Woolshed is a living museum that keeps alive the early history of the colonial and early Federation years.
Each September Toowoomba, which is know as the Garden City, hosts the annual flower festival. Floats make their way along the route through the centre of the city while thousands of onlookers revel in the party atmosphere.
The Darling Downs has a rich history, having been settled in 1840 by unauthorised selectors. There was little that the colonial government could do to stop these early settlers who quickly established the local wool industry. In 1891 a shearer's strike started at Jondaryan. Today the Jondaryan Woolshed is a living museum that keeps alive the early history of the colonial and early Federation years.
