When can I check in and check out of Buxton Bush Camp?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Buxton Bush Camp?

From $44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Buxton Bush Camp

From $44 For 1 night, 2 adults 1 review

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Queensland campground overlooking the Burrum and Gregory rivers
Childers 25 minutes’ drive; Burrum Coast National Park 40 minutes
Licensed bar and bistro at weekends; fishing, kayaking and hiking

Tucked neatly between the saltwater estuaries of the Burrum and Gregory rivers, Buxton Bush Camp has sites spread out along the waterfront for a small number of RVs, caravans, trailers and campers. This rural Queensland hideaway is surrounded by pristine bushland and is something of a haven for anglers, kayakers and nature lovers. If you're one of those people for whom camping isn't camping without campfires, you'll be pleased to hear there are several fire pits located on the campgroudn for you to use. Thanks to the abundance of saltwater fish and mud crabs in the area, you can pull your own supper out of the water, fire up the barbecue and you’re good to grill a self-caught seafood feast. Bring your own firewood or buy it on site. Your dogs are welcome to share your riverside adventure too, so you can all have a romp through the bushland or splash around in the water along the sand bar. And just a couple of practicalities: facilities are pretty good, with hot showers to keep you all looking and feeling shipshape. There’s no wifi signal, but there’s a TV in the basic covered kitchen and eating area if you need to keep in touch with the real world. You'll often find something going on to join in with too – what with monthly live music, a licensed bar and bistro on Friday and Saturday afternoons, as well as free soda bread made in a traditional camp oven over coals.

Campground type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
A charge of $2.00 applies for the use of the shower.
Bookings must not be for more than 13 consecutive nights.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No electric barbecues allowed.
There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Unpowered grass and earth site

12 people maximum

Ground type: Grass and earth

Site size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

12 people maximum

Multiple Camper trailer or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Caravan allowed per site

Site size

Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass and earth

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Camper trailer, Tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Caravan

Features

Car 3 included, 3 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit
Dump point
Firepit

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed
Gazebos not allowed
Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Hot Bush Shower (max unlimited)

$2 ($2) per night
Log basket (max unlimited) $15 ($15) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From $44 ($44) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Would go again clean tidy and friendly staff.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Oct 2023

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked: Great place great area close to the water, good toilet facilities excellent food and bar facilities. Was good nights first night music, second night big screen NRL grand final

Disliked: So many people don't pick up their doggy doo and they were on all the tracks where you walk and just not pleasant where you have lots of people and kids. Oh and The Bronco's lost!!!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Beach access

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site cafe

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Bush

Peaceful

Remote location

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Buxton Bush Camp

46 Watkins Street

Buxton

Queensland

Australia

4660

Directions

Timezone

Australia/Brisbane AEST (GMT+10:00)

GPS

-25.18751°N
152.53811°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

Set on the famed Bruce Highway carving its way north to south through Queensland, Childers (25 minutes’ drive) is a historic town that grew up around the state’s sugar-cane industry. Today you can take a self-guided heritage walk to colonial-style buildings housing art galleries, museums and shops; check out the original courthouse, and follow a sculpture trail through the streets. If the kids are with you, they’d probably prefer feeding crocodiles or koala talks at Snakes Downunder Reptile Park and Zoo (20 minutes), before moving on to Flying High Bird Park (half an hour) to get up close to brightly coloured parrots, cuddly joey kangaroos and miniature ponies. Keen to keep active? Head for the woodland trails for all levels of ability at Toogoom Mountain Bike Trails and Skills Park (45 minutes), or go bushwalking among the tea-tree wetlands and eucalyptus forest of Burrum Coast National Park (40 minutes) – keep a lookout for loggerhead turtles, which lay their eggs in nests on the beach between November and April.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Extras

A charge of $2.00 applies for the use of the shower.

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 13 consecutive nights.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Taxes

Local city/eco tax is included in the rate.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Safety

No electric barbecues allowed.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet (afternoon) hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Does Buxton Bush Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Buxton Bush Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Buxton Bush Camp? Set on the famed Bruce Highway carving its way north to south through Queensland, Childers (25 minutes’ drive) is a historic town that grew up around the state’s sugar-cane industry. Today you … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Buxton Bush Camp?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Buxton Bush Camp? From $44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.