Pet Friendly Sites
Travelling with your Dog in Queensland
Queensland has some Dog Friendly Free Camping, Rest Areas, and Caravan Parks to camp at.
We have compiled a list, to help make it easy for you to find the perfect one for you and your pet.
At the Burra Range Rest Area 2 there is absolutely nothing to do here, apart from take a break from driving, and a grab a bite to eat or take the dog for a walk. Entrance to the Burra Range Rest Area 2 Burra Range Rest Area 2 location map
Bushy Parker Park Rest Area 48 Hour Limit
The Bushy Parker Park Rest Area has flushing public toilets and a blackwater dump point, water taps connected to town water, picnic tables, bbqs next to a beautiful creek. The local store and police station are just down the road. Understandably this is a ...
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Calliope River Rest Area 48 Hour Limit
The Calliope River Rest Area has spacious camping areas on both sides, with the opportunity to sleep the night next to the Calliope River. There are public drop toilets, fireplaces and fishing and it is a popular spot to free camp.
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Water is limited at the Campaspe River Rest Area, the river runs at trickle in the river most times, and it's worth the time to walk over and take a peek. This location is quite a popular rest area, so expect company if you decide to stay overnight.
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Cania Gorge Tourist Retreat do not permit Portable Generators to be used in the Park. Cania Gorge Tourist Retreat location map
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The Cardwell Park Rest Area is a nice place for a break from the road or for a picnic. There is soft grass, shady trees, picnic shelters and tables and you can take a stroll along the beach, and take in the sea air for an hour or two.
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The Ceratodus Rest Area is on the banks of the Burnett River, There is a railway building that has been moved onsite, undercover picnic tables and rubbish bins, so you can refresh oneself, ready for the next destination.
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At the Chinaman Creek Dam Recreation Park you should keep an eye open for freshwater crocodiles in the dam, take your kayak for a spin and a camera in case something pops up out of the water with big teeth, or try your hand at fishing.
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Chinchilla Weir Camping Area
While at the Chinchilla Weir Camping Area you will enjoy hearing hardly any traffic noise, as the main camping area is set well away from the road. Approx 8 powered sites - donation can be made at tourist info centre for power. Drop the kayak and go for a ...
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At the Clairview Park Rest Area Fishing is mainly at High Tide, unless you want to walk forever in the mud, and run like hell when the tide turns hahahaha, and when you do catch a fish there are electric and wood-fired BBQs available.
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The Claude Wharton Weir Park is busy in the morning with locals taking a walk, nice boat ramp and plenty of opportunities to get your line wet, it's well worth a peek.
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At the Condamine Park you can let the kids enjoy the slide and a bit of a run around, while you checkout the Condamine River nearby, or walk over to the Pub and grab a meal or cool drink. Entrance to the Condamine Park Condamine Park location map
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The Cooper's Creek Rest Area offers plenty of spots to choose from, with time to drop the kayak in and wets its bottom while your there. Entrance to the Cooper's Creek Rest Area Cooper's Creek Rest Area location map
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The Cooyar Swinging Bridge Park is set well back from the main road. If you need power, walk over to the Pub and grab the key for a small fee. Entrance to the Cooyar Swinging Bridge Park Cooyar Swinging Bridge Park location map
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If stopping at the Crawford Creek Rest Area take a rest, and stretch the legs, use the public toilets, or have bbq and picnic at one of the tables, or simply have a yawn or two, and that pretty well sums up this spot.
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At the David Hall Rest Area you take a break, and have a picnic in the covered tables area, there is no shade here, so don't think you can stay in your van during the day, you'll cook. There is a Monument to Engineer David Hall located here.
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The Dogwood Creek Rest Area is just a short walk to the creek to drop a line in and try your luck, or Pop the Kayak in and take it for a quick explore of the area. Entrance to the Dogwood Creek Rest Area Dogwood Creek Rest Area location map
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The Douglas Ponds Rest Area is set well away from the Highway and offers a peaceful rest spot, to invigorate you and get you on your way. Entrance to the Douglas Ponds Rest Area Douglas Ponds Rest Area location map
When stopping at the Drillham Rest Area that has parking spaces on both sides of the road, you can take a stroll along the banks of the creek, paddle your kayak or simply take a quick look around the small town.
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