Must Do: Waterfalls & waterholes
Venture into Southern Queensland Country’s national parks and natural places to find waterfalls, natural pools, lagoons, lakes and rivers – the perfect places to relax and rejuvenate body and soul.
Spacious waterfront sites with a bushland backdrop? TICK!
Ice cold beers in the esky? TICK!
Marshmallows roasting on an open campfire? TICK!
“Are we there yet?”, we hear you ask. Well, you can be. With just an easy, breezy one hour drive from Brisbane CBD, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast, caravan and camping paradise awaits in Somerset. From blank canvas sites where you can bring all your own gear, to walk in glamp-outs and safari tents where everything is prepared and provided for you, Somerset ticks all the boxes. Whether you’ve got all the gear, or no idea, Somerset has you covered. Happy campers guaranteed.
Set on the northern shores of Lake Somerset, the NRMA Lake Somerset Holiday Park is one of the most popular freshwater fishing and camping destinations in Australia. With spacious lakeside sites, safari tents, cabins and more, this holiday park is the perfect spot to unwind and get back to nature.
The award-winning Esk Caravan Park is situated along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and at the base of the spectacular Mount Glen Rock. Offering a variety of caravanning, camping, cabin and glamping safari tent accommodation options, there’s something to suit everyone. The park features a large open air communal kitchen complete with wood fired pizza ovens and a blazing fireplace for the cooler months. In Summer, kids can make a splash in the family pool, while adults can relax in the over 18s oasis lagoon. With the township of Esk on its doorstep, the Esk Caravan Park is the perfect spot for your next caravan and camping adventure.
Just an hour from Brisbane CBD awaits the Wivenhoe Campgrounds and Pure Glamping Wivenhoe. With spacious, lakeside sites, quality amenities and eco-friendly glamping tents, Camping Wivenhoe is a dream come true for caravanners and campers.
Get off the beaten track and escape to Neurum Creek Bush Retreat. Located in beautiful bushland just outside of Kilcoy, Neurum Creek Bush Retreat is home to running creeks, bushland tracks and spacious sites. Switch off from the world and seize the moment to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Neurum Creek Bush Retreat.
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Southern Queensland Country Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways that run through these regions. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging.
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