La Bougainville

From A$36 For 1 night, 2 adults
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  • Wild campsite 35 minutes’ drive from Rockhampton in Central Queensland
  • Keppel Sands beach and Koorana Crocodile Farm 10 minutes’ drive
  • Off-grid pitches on a farm with livestock; shop 25 minutes’ drive
Looking for somewhere well off the beaten track to stay awhile? La Bouganville is certainly fairly remote. Tucked away in Joskeleigh, 35 minutes’ drive from Rockhampton in Central Queensland, this sprawling trailer and tent campsite is set on a 70-acre farm with an additional 30 acres of wilderness and wetlands. There might be a lot of acreage covered in tropical forest here, but there’s only a handful of pitches, so you’re guaranteed peace and seclusion – even more so if you opt for setting up camp in the wetlands area, which is fenced off and full of wildlife. As this is proper wild camping, facilities only run to portable toilets; there is no drinkable water and no electricity so come prepared with everything you need, including bottled water, torches and spare batteries. It may be best to stock up on food and other supplies in Rockhampton on your way into La Bouganville, although there is a big supermarket at Emu Park (25 minutes’ drive) on the Capricorn Coast. While you’re welcome to bring your horse – please note, only by booking in advance – dogs are not permitted at La Bouganville as a variety of animals (goats, sheep, dairy cows, horses, donkeys, poultry, a pet pig and still counting) have free range across the land.

Site type

Tent pitches 4
Touring caravan pitches 2
Motorhome pitches 2
Open all year
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Languages spoken

English

Russian

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No hot water

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Location

La Bougainville

381 Joskeleigh Road

Joskeleigh

Queensland

Australia

4702

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

-23.36992°N
150.77999°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Learn about Central Queensland’s indigenous cultures with a visit to the heritage-listed Sandhills Historical South Sea Islander Cemetery, right across the road from the campground. Less than 10 minutes’ walk away, you’ll come across the Joskeleigh South Sea Islander Museum, a compact museum with displays highlighting the importance of native workers to the local sugar-cane industry. Begin your exploration of the geography of the region on wetland hiking and cycling trails through Keppel Sands Conservation Park (five minutes’ drive). You can organise sea-fishing charters at low-key Keppel Sands township (10 minutes), where there’s also a beach backed with grills for barbecues overlooking the Coral Sea. On family-friendly days out, you have a triumvirate of animal attractions to try: visit Koorana Crocodile Farm (10 minutes) to see crocs being fed, or head to Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary (40 minutes) for encounters with rescued kangaroos and koalas. For an introduction to more endemic animals, there are wombats, dingoes and endangered cassowary birds in spacious enclosures at Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo (also 40 minutes).
  • Does La Bougainville have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is La Bougainville dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near La Bougainville? Learn about Central Queensland’s indigenous cultures with a visit to the heritage-listed Sandhills Historical South Sea Islander Cemetery, right across the road from the campground. Less than 10 minutes’ walk away, you’ll … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of La Bougainville?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at La Bougainville? From £18.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.