Check Out Our Three Best Camping Spots Close To Brisbane

Van life is fun. It’s a slice of freedom away from the daily commute and routine of the Monday to Friday – whether that be sitting behind a desk or swinging of a ladder all day. It’s some well-earned quality time with your better half, family, or friends.

Most of our hires are couples from Melbourne or Sydney, and they’re often not sure what parts of Southeast Queensland they should prioritise when they only have a few days. So, we’ve put together our three favorite spots to visit when you have limited time. These three camping spots are all less than 2.5 hours drive from Brisbane.

Camping Spot 1

Adder Rock Campground

Location: North Stradbroke Island – E Coast Road, Point Lookout Queensland

Price: Unpowered camping site $49 per night. Ferry around $60 – $100 each way depending on the ferry times. You will also need a vehicle permit at $53.65, this is a monthly pass.

Accessibility: You will need to take a barge from the mainland which leaves from 3 Emmett Drive, Cleveland 4163.

Amenities:

·       Hot showers

·       Toilets

·       Powered sites

·       Washing machines

·       BBQ facilities

·       Dish washing area

The real beauty about this island, unlike Fraser and Morten, you don’t require a 4×4 to camp right next to the beach. Also, getting around the island is easy with sealed roads taking you to all the hot spots. If you do happen to be own 4×4, there is beach driving allowed in some places.

Getting onto the island is pretty easy. It’s around a 40 minute drive from the Brisbane CBD, and once you’re on the ferry, it’s a quick 25min ride, which gives you plenty of time to stretch the legs with a coffee or coldie!

The best part about Adder Rock campground is the beautiful beach with crystal clear water and white sand that sits in front of the campground. It also meets the rocks of Point Lookout, which is THE place to be for sunset, as you get a magical view sitting atop the rocks looking back towards the mainland! There’s plenty to do from bushwalking to fishing or if you’re needing a change of pace, there’s also the Stradbroke Beach Hotel, which is about a 20min drive, good for a cold beer and a parmy!

For more information jump on the Minjerribah Camping website: https://www.minjerribahcamping.com.au/

Camping Spot 2

O’Reilly’s Campground

Location: Gold Coast Hinterland – 852 Lamington National Park Road, O’Reilly QLD 4275

Price: Campervan – Midweek $40 per night, Weekend & School Holiday’s $50 per night, Peak $60 per night.

Accessibility: O’Reilly’s is about a 2hr drive from the Brisbane CBD, 2-wheel drive is fine, all sealed roads.

Amenities:

·       Hot showers

·       Toilets

·       Powered sites

·       Washing machines

·       BBQ facilities / Camp Kitchen

·       Dish washing area

• Open Fire Pit

Calling all rainforest lovers! This campground is nestled amongst the pristine UNESCO World Heritage Lamington National Park, and has new world class facility’s including a communal camp kitchen and open fire pit to take in the sunset over the rainforest. Be sure to book ahead as there is only 15 campervan spots available.

There’s no shortage of things to do at O’Reilly’s from tree top walks, exploring waterfalls, rainforest walks and bird watching just to name a few. But the real magic is at sunset with amazing views sitting atop the national park, the perfect place to unwind over a glass of wine and some cheese!

For more information visit: https://oreillys.com.au/

Camping Spot 3

Noosa River Holiday Park – (Unpowered Waterfront)

Location: 4 Russell Street, Noosaville Queensland 4566

Price: $40 – $60 per night on and off peak

Accessibility: NRHP is about a 1hr 40min drive from Brisbane CBD in off peak traffic times

Amenities:

·       Hot showers

·       Toilets

·       Powered sites

·       Washing machines

·       BBQ facilities / Camp Kitchen

·       Dish washing area

• Water sports hire

This camping spot is the least off grid of our three spots, but if you’re travelling interstate and only have a few days to travel, this is the perfect spot to stay on the water while also having easy access to all Noosa has to offer, without blowing the budget on accommodation.

Everything is at your fingertips, from sailing to SUPing to fishing to surfing to dinning, with Noosa main beach and national parks only a short drive away. Or, you can chill right on the water of the beautiful Noosa River which also boasts another awesome sunset over the water!

For more information visit: https://www.noosaholidayparks.com.au/

Ready to Plan Your Next Camping Trip?

With van life giving you so many more options than conventional travel (you’re also killing two birds with one stone by hiring a car and accommodation in one), it turns your holiday into an adventure! These are only three of hundreds of amazing camping spots in Southeast QLD, but as we continue to explore further into the forests, beaches and bush, we will be sure to keep you updated on more cool camp spots!

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