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ScoutCampsitesQueenslandA comprehensive listing of Scout Campsitefacilities and activities in QueenslandThe Scout Association of Australia, Queensland Branch Inc.

POPULAR SITES FEATUREScout CampsitesREDCLIFFE / PINE RIVERSPINE RIVERSScouts Queenslandoffers a number of greatcampsites for Scouts, Scoutfamilies and the public.The Campsites can caterfor large or small numberswith a rangeof activities.For enquiries on thesescout campsitesplease head to the‘about us’ section ofwww.scoutsqld.com.au9FacilitiesActivitiesWebsiteBaden Powell Park ScoutCampsite Samford68 Cash Ave, Samfordaccommodation in/outdoors,abseiling tower, solar heated pool,obstacle course, bush camping, dam,activities shed, Heritage Centre,canoeingswimming, orienteering courses,water activities on dam (canoesavailable for hire). The 15 m abseilingtower and obstacle course areavailable under strict conditions.http://www.scoutsqld.com.au/index.cfm?MenuID=1227FacilitiesActivitiesWebsiteMurrenbongScout CampsiteKurwongbah135 Scout Rd, Kurwongbahaccommodation in/outdoors, dam,canoeing, bush camping, largeactivity areas, two entrance gates.water activities, bush craft,pioneering, environmentalactivities, bush camping, campfires,orienteering, canoeing, wateractivitieshttp://www.murrenbong.org.au/IPSWICHIPSWICH11TyamolumScout CampsiteMount Crosby13AllawahScout CampsiteChuwarFacilitiesActivitiesWebsiteBunya St off Mount Crosby Rd,Mount Crosbypack shelter, bush camping, nearbycreek, modern amenitiessmall swimming hole, campfirecircle, outdoor Chapelhttp://www.scoutsqld.com.au/index.cfm?MenuID=354FacilitiesActivitiesWebsite61 Allawah Rd , Chuwarpack shelter, camping sites, bushchapel, undercover eating area.boat ramp, water activitieshttp://moreton.scoutsqld.com.au/Pages/Campsites% 20Page.htm

South East QueenslandSUNSHINE COASTLOGANSOUTH EAST QLD REGIONS3FacilitiesActivitiesWebsiteRocky CreekScout CampsiteLandsborough3246 Old Gympie Rd, Landsboroughmultiple pack shelters, bushcamping, indoor activity area,modern amenities, small damlow ropes course, abseiling, campinghttp://www.beavermasters.scoutsqld.com.au/ Camp_Site_information.htm14FacilitiesActivitiesWebsiteKaringalScout CampsiteMount Cotton1 Karingal Rd, Mount Cottonaccommodation in/outdoors,mountain bike tracks, obstaclecourse, bush camping, dam andcanoeingorienteering, hiking / bushwalking,canoeing, water activities andcampinghttp://www.scoutsqld.com.au/index.cfm?MenuID=355EskGatton andLaidelyCooloolaKilcoy5 6Caboolture7 8RedcliffePine Rivers 9Boonah1234SunshineCoastBeaudesertRedlands/Moreton BayBrisbane11 1012 14IpswichLogan1713 1516GoldCoast18REDLANDS10 8FacilitiesActivitiesWebsiteEprapah Scout CampsiteVictoria PointCnr Cleveland –Redland Bay Rd &Colburn Ave, Victoria Pointbunk house, Scenes EnvironmentCentre, commercial kitchen,camping, environmental walkingtrails , Eprapah Creek, environmentcourses availableThe park surrounds EprapahCreek and covers 39 hectares ofenvironmentally protected habitatthat is home to many species offauna and flora.http://victoriapoint.scoutsqld.com.au/Eprapah/Eprapah.htmlindex.cfm?MenuID=122REDCLIFFE / PINE RIVERSFacilitiesActivitiesWebsiteBrownseaWater Activities CentreShorncliffeAllpass Parade, Shorncliffe, a shortwalk from the railway station.Pack Holiday shelter for 32 boys/girlsand 8 leaders (3 rooms). Messingcooking and ablution block in samebuilding complex. Town water, 240vpower.Cabbage Tree and Nundah Creeks forwater activities. Canoes, kayaks andsailing crafts by Boondall wetlandsnearby.brownsea.scoutsqld.com.au/Sunshine Coast1. Noosa – BadgersWood2. Dunethin Rock3. Rocky Creek4. Camp CoorooraCaboolture5. Lagoon Creek6. Bribie IslandRedcliffe/Pine Rivers7. Murrenbong8. Brownsea9. Baden-Powell ParkRedlands/Moreton Bay10.EprapahIpswich11. Tyamolum12. Atkinson Dam13. AllawahLogan14. KaringalBeaudesert15. Guanaba Creek16. Gum FlatGold Coast17. Kallaroo18. Numinbah Lake

COMPLETE LISTINGScout Campsites in Queensland19 Aldershot Activity and Campsite,MaryboroughLocationFacilitiesActivitiesOn western side of Bruce Highway,10 km north of Maryborough.Pack Holiday Shelter, double deck bunksand mattresses for 48. Full kitchenfacilities, gas stove, electric stove andBBQ, freezer and refrigerator, cookingutensils. Eating utensils available.Septic, hot/cold showers, 240v power,tank water.172 acres for bush camping and/or PackHolidays. Outdoor Chapel, large paradeground, campfire circle (depending onfire restrictions). Natural bushland forhiking, nature study and orienteering.Small dam for canoeing. Wongi StateForest (including Lenthal Dam) adjacentto camp. Caretaker on site. ObstacleCourse and Abseiling Tower will bemade available during 2014 pleasecontact the camp to check availability.12 Atkinson District Scout Campsite,Mt TarampaLocationFacilitiesActivities336 Watson Road, Mt Tarampa Qld4311 – 15 km south west of WivenhoeDam. 8 hectares (20 acres) of secludedlightly wooded grounds.Large enclosed den for meetings/training/sleeping; kitchen with electricstove and industrial refrigerator, gasbarbeque; preparation & dining areawith seating for 40; ablution blockwith female and male showers andtoilets; parade ground with flag pole;designated campfire area; open airchapel with natural log seating ; choiceof grassed or bush camp sites; 6 canoesfor hire, with trailer (for use on dam);obstacle coursewater activities in Atkinson Dam; naturebush walks around dam; fishing in dam;easy access to dam for boats.20 Barrabadeen Scout Campsite,Atherton TablelandsLocation 10 km from Atherton.Facilities Pack Holiday shelter caters for 30 boys/girls, 12 leaders. Messing and cooking insame building. Hot/cold showers, septictoilets. Wood combustion stove and gasrange, electric refrigerator and freezer.Camping facilities for 100 campers.Two toilet blocks, each 6 toilets, hot/cold showers. Own electric plant, townwater. Limited firewood, above groundfires only.Activities Location on shore of Tinaroo Dam.Water activities, abseiling. Campsiteprovides 90 acres open forest. DanbullaState Forest adjacent. Canoes for hire.6 Bribie Island Scout Campsite,Bribie IslandLocationFacilitiesActivities94 Webster Street, Bongaree, BribieIsland.Pack holiday shelter with mattresseson floor. Sleeps approx. 40 people.2 showers + 1 toilet upstairs and2 showers + 2 toilets downstairs.Commercial kitchen equipped withlarge fridge, gas stove, microwave,toaster and urn. BBQ available andwash up area. Basic utensils, bringplates. Only available to scouting groups/ families, community groups andschool groups. Camp sites available too.Canoeing, swimming, hiking plus heapsmore!4 Camp Cooroora Scout Campsite,CooroyLocationFacilitiesActivitiesTurn into Sivyers Rd at Six Mile Creekon the Tewantin/Cooroy Road followblue signs on sealed road then 1 km onunsealed road to end of trees then turnsharp left. 10 kms from Cooroy PostOffice.Dormitory style accommodation; toiletsand showers; well equipped kitchen;Large gas stove with electric oven, andlarge BBQ plate. Limited crockery andcooking utensils; dinning area seats upto 50 people; rotunda with BBQ andpicnic facilities; bush chapel; designatedCampfire area.Water activities, no swimming in thelake, Hiking and Fishing: Fishing permitsare sold by Caretakers.21 Craignish Scout Campsite,Hervey BayLocationFacilitiesActivitiesThe Craignish campsite is located onthe foreshore of Craignish at the end ofPacific Promenade. On Burrum Heads/Toogoom Road, 10 km from Hervey Bay.Pack Holiday Shelter. Dining shelter,kitchen facilities with freezer andrefrigerator. BBQ and limited cookingfacilities. No eating gear. Septic, hot/cold showers, 240v power, town water.Camping and/or Pack Holidays, seafrontcamping.Barrabadeen Scout Campsite, Atherton Tablelands22 Cumorah Scout Campsite,Murphy’s CreekLocationFacilitiesBush camp site on 12Ha next to acreek, below the edge of the GreatDividing Range (east), near Murphy’sCreek, about half an hour drive fromToowoomba.Toilets and showers available andsome shelters used for drinking watercollection. There is a flagpole, campfirecircle and bush chapel. Telephone (landline) and power is not available.2 Dunethin Rock Scout Campsiteand Water Activity Centre,Maroochy RiverLocationFacilitiesActivities4 Lake Dunethin Road, Maroochy River(7km East of Yandina). 4 Hectares whichincludes camping and activity areas aswell as natural bushland. Short walk toMaroochy River and Lake Dunethin.Well maintained camping areas to suitgroups 80-110. Gas hot showers, septictoilets, UV filtered tank water. Multipurposebuilding has large kitchen withtwo 5 burner gas stoves/large ovens,microwaves, walk-in coldroom, freezerand large dining area. Cooking utensils,crockery, cutlery. Tables and chairs for60-70. Whiteboard and blackboard.Demountable building has two MeetingRooms. Covered activity area. TwoBBQ’s (BYO gas bottle). Campfire area(wood available) and outdoor Chapel.Dedicated car parking area.Camping. Canoeing/kayaking (canoesavailable by arrangement), Rafting(equipment available – BYO ropes),fishing, swimming. Bush walk takes15 minutes with spotlight activity andshort diversion to Dunethin Rock whichis suitable for Scouts Own. HeritagePathway has 15 mosaics celebrating 100years of Scouting history. Gentle slopesuitable for waterslide if sufficient wateravailable.23 Florence Bay Scout Campsite,Magnetic IslandLocationFacilitiesActivitiesMagnetic Island is off Townsville andis accessible by Barge, Ferry and Busservice or own vehicle.One large (20x10 metre) black buildingwith gas burners and 12 volt lighting.The building is used mainly forcookingetc. and tents are the mainaccommodation. Toilet facilities are inthe nearby National Park. No showersare available on site. Drinking water isavailable only from pump on site tank.Swimming, Hiking, Nature Study andFishing.

For enquiries on these scout campsites please head to the ‘about us’ section of www.scoutsqld.com.au15 Guanaba Creek Scout Campsite,GuanabaLocationFacilitiesGuanaba Creek Road, Guanaba.Approximately 17 km from Nerang or14 km from Oxenford Pass. Set in eightacres of bushland alongside creek.M & F toilets & showers. (Hot ShowersBYO Gas Bottle 9kg POL fitting) Bushchapel . Shelter caters for up to 60 withlarge kitchen (electric oven, two fridges,one ice maker / cold water in door,drinking urn & microwave.) Mattresses(30) available to lay on floor. WoodBarbeques (6) with cooking plates. Somefirewood on site (but BYO appreciated).Campfire circle. Flagpole and electricity.No kitchen utensils available. Tentcamping for up to 150.16 Gum Flat Scout Campsite,CanungraLocationFacilitiesActivitiesCanungra Scout Den, 3086 BeechmontRoad, Witheren—approx. half an hoursdrive from the Gold Coast8 acres of mowed flat land for campingsurrounded on two sides by theCoomera River. Kitchen - complete withfridge, freezer, stove, oven, and plenty ofbench space. Campfires allowed. Toiletsand limited hot showers. Large den withundercover area.Swimming holes in the Coomera River,short drive to O’Reily’s and Binna Burrafor bushwalks.17 Camp Kallaroo Scout Campsite,Burleigh HeadsLocation 32 Stephens Street, Burleigh Heads. 6minute walk to patrolled surf beach,5 minute walk to shopping centresand restaurants and close to all of theattractions of the Gold Coast.Facilities Air conditioned bunk house with 6rooms for 44 people - Double bunkswith mattresses supplied. Commercialkitchen facilities supplied with gas stove,fridge, microwave, cooking utensils,cutlery and crockery. Male & Femaleablutions with hot & cold showers.Spacious grounds & outdoor bbqareas with seating for approximately48 people. Tent & caravan sites areavailable.Activities Canoeing, sailing on Burleigh Lake. (Ownequipment required). Graded bush walksin National Park. Fishing and swimmingin Tallebudgera Creek. Tennis courts andten pin bowling within walking distance.24 Camp Mangalore, CharlevilleLocationFacilitiesActivitiesApproximately 42km south of Charlevilleon the Cunnamulla Rd and is on thebank of the Warrego River. Even thoughthe river is not running there is a body ofvery deep water about a km long idealfor canoeing and swimming.There is power for lighting in thebuildings but all hot water is suppliedby outdoor donkey systems operatedby fire - very efficient Building has ascreened eating area, large wood stove,and 4/5 rooms each with 3 or 4 hospitalbeds. Ladies separate toilets and showerarea. Separate accommodation alsoavailable. All water is pumped out of theriver so drinking water must be takenwith you.There is an area for a camp fire andsome interesting walks taking in oldvehicle wrecks, some old wood stoves,a vehicle repair ramp and a couple ofgraves. The river has it’s own beachwhich is an easy and very pretty walkfrom the campsite.25 Keewol Park Scout Campsite,Emerald, EmeraldLocationFacilitiesActivities85 Fairbairn Dam Road Emerald.Fairbairn Dam, approximately 25 kmfrom Emerald. Lake-side site, handy fortrips to Gem fields (sapphires), Gregoryand Oakey Creek coal mines, Emeraldirrigation farms and Cotton Gin.Tent campsites, some tent polesavailable. One building (6 x 6m),concrete floor, 20 bunks. Male/Femaletoilets (septic) cold showers. Cateringis responsibility of user. Kitchen/diningarea (6 x 6 m building) - 4 burner cooker,sink, tables/stools for 36. No cookingutensils. Electricity to all buildings.Swimming, Canoeing, Sailing on lake.Canoes are available by arrangement.Natural bushland for hiking, naturestudy and orienteering.26 Lake Awoonga Scout Campsite,GladstoneLocationFacilitiesActivitiesAwoonga Dam Road Gladstone. End ofAwoonga Dam Road, off Benaraby Road.Approximately 28 km from Gladstone.Showers and toilets. Multi purposebuilding - kitchen, dining, training areas.Leaders’ Room - 4 bunks, vinyl coveredmattresses. Other Room - 20 bunks,vinyl covered mattresses.Bush campsite, adjacent Lake Awoonga.Non-polluting water activities on lake- fishing, sailing, canoeing, swimming.Large area for bush activities. Campsitehas no electricity but a generatorsupplies lighting at night.5 Lagoon Creek Scout Campsite,CabooltureLocationFacilitiesActivitiesBruce Highway Caboolture. 43 km northof BrisbaneShelter available. Cooking and utensils inadjacent building, gas cooking and ovens,refrigerator, 240v power, gas hot water.This building can also be used for craftactivities, lectures etc. if wet weatheroccurs. Fire-wood is supplied. Toiletsbrick and concrete male/female showerand toilet facilities with hand basins,mirrors, 240v power, gas hot water, welllit at night. Disabled shower and toiletfacilities.Mohawk walk, good starting point forhikes.27 Mafeking Scout Campsite,ChildersLocationFacilitiesActivities5676 Isis Highway, Childers. 4 km fromChilders on Biggenden RoadDouble Garage, Dining Shelter, WoodStove, Tank Water, Earth toiletsCamping , Orienteering, Bushcraft skills1 Noosa Badgers WoodCampground, NoosavilleLocationFacilitiesActivities11 Eumundi Noosaville Rd. Situated on1.6 Hectares of natural parkland. Fiveminutes walk to the Noosa River. Handyto beaches, national parks and shoppingcentres.36 bed bunkhouse, kitchen & diningroom, commercial stove & refrigerator,BBQ. Open area dens: mattresses, jug,toaster, microwave, refrigerator andBBQ. Pleasant camping in park likegrounds. Camp kitchen with gas BBQ.Camping for up to 250 people.Clean fresh amenities, campfire circle,‘Scouts Own’ garden, fully fenced andsecure with onsite camp manager.Canoe, sail, fish, swim the Noosa River,and hike the Great Sandy National Park,Noosa and Mt Coolum National parksor abseil Mt Tinbeerwah. All handy tothe campground. Scouting familieswelcomed.18 Numinbah Scout Campsite,Numinbah ValleyLocationFacilitiesNuminbah Lakes Bush Campsite issituated on the Hinze Dam in beautifulNuminbah Valley, not far from Nerang.Toilets (environmentally configured) &some tank water. There is a shelter foruse by Scouts which can be used forkitchen, adult sleeping or both. No firepits or bush toilets please. Campfirenear shelter, please BYO wood.

COMPLETE LISTINGScout Campsites in QueenslandNuminbah Scout Campsite cont ...We do recommend that you bring your owndrinking water. The supply of tank water depends onMother Nature.Activities Numinbah Lakes is also theheadquarters for Gold CoastAdventurous Activities Water Activitiesand Archery Range. There are alsoabseiling facilities close by at Tamborineand the Gold Coast (transport forattendees is required).34 Nyleta Scout Campsite, SilkwoodLocation4 Branch Road SilkwoodRowallan Park, Mackay28 Rowallan Park Scout Campsite,MackayLocation 282 Glendaragh Road, Mackay QLD4740. 12 km North of MackayFacilities Bunks for 30 people (15 people under 9).2 separate rooms with disability access.Ablution block with female and maleshowers and toilets and disability access.Kitchen - complete with fridges, freezer,industrial gas stove, urns, cookingutensils and crockery. Dining area (seatsmax 30 people). Training room (seats20). Activities Building (seats 60 and hasfull kitchen facilities, fridge, microwaveoven). Parade ground with flag poles.Designated campfire area. Open airchapel .Activities Bush walks, Swimming, Small damfor water activities, guided tour andhistorical sites (by arrangement)29 Seeonee Scout Campsite,RockhamptonLocation 399 Yeppoon Road, Parkhurst (NorthRockhampton) - approx. 15 kilometresfrom the centre of RockhamptonFacilities Bunkhouse for 45 (21 bunks and 3single beds). Ablution block with F &M showers and toilets. Kitchen - withfridges, freezer, industrial gas stove,urns, cooking utensils & crockery. Diningarea (seats 40). Training room (seats20). Air con & computers (internetunavailable). Parade ground with flagpoles. Designated campfire area. Openair chapel. Large camping grounds.Activities Natural camping bushlands located tenminutes from major shopping areas andtwenty minutes from Capricorn Coastbeaches.30 Tamaroo Scout Campsite,BluewaterLocation Bluewater Station Road, Bluewater, 20mins drive north on Bruce Highway fromTownsville.Facilities Tent campsites and powered sites fora limited number of caravans. Fourseparate sleeping areas in two buildings.There are 40 bunks overall and moreaccommodation can be arranged in theadjacent Bluewater Group den. Male/female toilets (septic) hot and coldshowers with disability facility. Cateringis the responsibility of the user. Kitchen/dining area (6 x 6m building) – 2 stoves,large commercial fridge, sink, tables/stools for 36. Some cooking utensils,crockery and cutlery. Electricity to allbuildings.Activities Swimming and sailing on lake. Naturalbushland for hiking, nature study andorienteering.Wirraglen Scout Campsite, Kleinton31 Wirraglen Scout Campsite,KleintonLocationFacilitiesActivitiesWirraglen Road, Cabarlah —14 kmsnorth of Toowoomba just off the NewEngland Highway, near Highfields.The “Training Ground” can be used forLeader training & Cub and Joey Scouts.It has a kitchen with commercial gasstove, 5 bunk rooms accommodating36 people, toilets, showers, activityrooms, chapel site and a camp-fire circle.Scout Ridge is used for camping and hastoilets, showers & a washing up area.A bunk room accommodating 4 peopleand refrigerator is also available.There is a public swimming pool within15 minutes walk, as well as the localHighfields Pioneer Village Museum.32 Wyper Park Scout Campsite,BundabergLocation 1460 Isis Highway, South Bingera —14 km south of BundabergFacilities Two dormitories with bunks (one for 24and one for 20). 2 ablution blocks withtoilet and hot water shower facilities forboth males and females. Kitchen withfridges freezer, cool room, 2 gas stoves,urn, cooking utensil and crockery. Diningarea (seats 80-90 people). Paradeground with flagpole. Designatedcampfire area. Open air Chapel.Campsites.Activities Camping, abseiling, hiking and bushwalks, orienteering, water activities onthe Burnett River (at the bottom of thecampsite)33 Tibooburra Lodge ScoutCampsite, StanthorpeLocationFacilitiesActivitiesDarcy Street, Stanthorpe- 2 minutesdrive or a 10 minute walk from the towncentre.The den can sleep 60 peoplecomfortably and we have a sizable ovalsuitable for camping.Bush walking, rock climbing, abseiling,caving, canoeing, swimming, sailing,water Skiing, wine tasting and tours,4 National Parks with 3/4 hour drive,fishing, cray-fishing, geology, horseriding,bird watching, sheep sheering.Visit the museum, orchards, vineyards ora working farm.

Baden Powell ParkScout Campsite, Samford

Scout Campsites in QueenslandThursday Island20 BarrabadeenCairns34 Nyleta23 Florence BayTownsville30 TarmarooINSET: SOUTH EAST QUEENSLANDCooloola 1Kilcoy34SunshineCoast5Caboolture7EskRedcliffe 8PineRivers Redlands/9Moreton BayBrisbane1110Gatton and 1214Laidely IpswichLogan13 151716 GoldBoonahBeaudesertCoast1826Sunshine Coast1. Noosa – Badgers Wood2. Dunethin Rock3. Rocky Creek4. Camp CoorooraCaboolture5. Lagoon Creek6. Bribie IslandRedcliffe/PineRivers7. Murrenbong8. Brownsea9. Baden-Powell ParkRedlands/Moreton Bay10. EprapahIpswich11. Tyamolum12. Atkinson Dam13. AllawahLogan14. KaringalBeaudesert15. Guanaba Creek16. Gum FlatGold Coast17. Kallaroo18. Numinbah LakeProserpineMackay28 Rowallan24 Camp MangaloreCharlevilleChinchilla25 Keewol ParkRockhamptonJandowae29 Seeone ParkBundabergChildersMaryboroughKingaroyToowoomba31 Wirraglen22 Cumorah26 Lake Awoonga32 Wyper Park27 MafekingINSET19 Aldershot and21 CraignishSunshine CoastBRISBANEGold Coast33 TibooburraScouts Queensland offers a number of great campsites forScouts, Scout families and the public. The Campsites can caterfor large or small numbers with a range of activities.For enquiries on these scout campsites please head to the‘about us’ section of www.scoutsqld.com.auThe Scout Association of Australia,Queensland Branch Inc.PO Box 520 Toowong QLD 4066Telephone: 1800 SCOUTS or 07 3870 7000Fax: (07) 3870 4960www.scoutsqld.com.au