La Bougainville









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- Campground 35 minutes’ drive from Rockhampton in Central Queensland
- Keppel Sands beach and Koorana Crocodile Farm 10 minutes’ drive
- Off-grid sites on a farm with livestock; supermarket 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 campground 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 sites, 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 – rumour has it you might need to keep an eye out for yowies too.
This is proper wild camping, so 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.
Campground type
Open all year
Languages spoken
English
Russian
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearbyLocation
La Bougainville
381 Joskeleigh Road
Joskeleigh
Queensland
Australia
4702
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
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).
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Frequently asked questions
- 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 caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.