Woodlands Farmstay
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- Bushcamp on a working farm five minutes’ drive from Howard
- Toogoom Beach 20 minutes’ drive; Urangan 35 minutes
- Dogs welcome; resident goats and miniature horses; wallaby sightings
If you’re hankering after a bush-y, middle-of-nowhere vibe without actually being in the middle of nowhere, you might want to head to Woodlands Farmstay, on the outskirts of Howard (five minutes’ drive or 10 minutes by bike), in eastern Queensland.
This family-friendly spot sits just a couple of minutes’ drive off the A1 (Bruce) Highway; this convenience comes at a small cost, which is some noise from passing traffic, but it’s nice to have shops and restaurants within easy access, right?
Once on site, you can set up under shade-giving trees across 56 acres of bushland. You will share this vast space with friendly (and eager to be fed and petted) goats, chickens and miniature horses – and with free-roaming wallabies and lots of birdlife.
Your canine companion is a welcome guest, just as long as you keep it on a lead while on site. Your dog can then stretch its legs (while still on a lead, though) at Vernon Conservation Park (20 minutes), which is also popular for its mountain-biking trails; and at Wongi State Forest (25 minutes), among fragrant eucalyptus trees. Or you can head to the Fraser Coast, exploring beaches like Toogoom (20 minutes) and Torquay (35 minutes).
The site comes with drinking water taps and firepits (wood can be collected for free as needed), and there’s a small playground for when the kids have had enough of petting the resident animals.
Campground type
15
15
15Open all year 
Tourist board rating
This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 6 different households.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Woodlands Farmstay
13 Prawle Street
Howard
Queensland
Australia
4659
Directions Timezone
Australia/Brisbane +1000 (GMT+10:00)
GPS
25.32045°S
152.55104°E
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
As well as vast areas of parkland along the banks of the Mary River, Maryborough (25 minutes’ drive) has a connection to beloved children’s character Mary Poppins: author PL Travers was born here, and her childhood home is now The Story Bank. On the outskirts of town, the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary has kangaroos, wallabies and dingos.
With a pier stretching almost 900 metres into the sea and several sandy beaches, Urangan (35 minutes) is a popular destination. Check out the seafront Reef World Aquarium, or catch a boat to Pelican Bank, a sandbank just off the coast with crystal-clear shallow waters and nesting birds.
A visit to the Bundaberg Rum Distillery, with its enormous wooden vats, is de rigueur when in Bundaberg (an hour). If sampling delicious spirits is not your thing, you might want to head instead to the botanical gardens, where you might spot wetland bids such as ibis and egrets. Within the same grounds, Hinkler Hall of Aviation has interactive displays and simulators.
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- Does Woodlands Farmstay have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Woodlands Farmstay dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Woodlands Farmstay? As well as vast areas of parkland along the banks of the Mary River, Maryborough (25 minutes’ drive) has a connection to beloved children’s character Mary Poppins: author PL Travers was born … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Woodlands Farmstay?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Woodlands Farmstay? From $9.13 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.