They say life is better around the campfire. And we could not agree more.
Over the years due to increase fire risk it's become a challenge to find great campsites that allow you to have a fire by your tent.
Please be a responsible Aircamper and brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Bushwalking NSW has a great article that'll give you the rundown on how to light a fire responsibly.
Below we've collected some hidden gems near Heron Island, QLD that still allow you to sit back, toast your feet and incinerate some marshmallows while telling stories about camping when you were a kid.
#10 Boynedale Bush Camp
16 Ratings
Gladstone-Monto Rd, Boynedale, Queensland
4 hours 18 minutes (144.2 km) drive from Heron Island
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Lake Awoonga Caravan Park
4 Ratings
865 Awoonga Dam Road, Benaraby, Queensland, 4680, AU
3 hours 55 minutes (123.4 km) drive from Heron Island
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Discovery Parks - Tannum Sands
7 Ratings
Millenium Esp, Tannum Sands, Queensland
3 hours 54 minutes (120.3 km) drive from Heron Island
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Discovery Holiday Parks
- ✓ Top Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Benaraby River
12 Ratings
Marrawing Rd, Benaraby, Queensland
3 hours 57 minutes (119.1 km) drive from Heron Island
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Calliope River South Rest Area
4 Ratings
Old Bruce Hwy, River Ranch, Queensland
3 hours 42 minutes (117.1 km) drive from Heron Island
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Boyne River Tourist Park
2 Ratings
48814 Bruce Hwy, Benaraby., Queensland
3 hours 45 minutes (116.6 km) drive from Heron Island
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Green Acres Motel & Van Park
48957 Bruce Hwy, Benaraby, Queensland3 hours 44 minutes (115.2 km) drive from Heron Island
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 1770 Eco camp
2 Ratings
2546 Round Hill Road, Agnes Water Queensland, Australien
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Glamping
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#2 Svendsen's Beach Retreat
LOT 3 Esplanade, The Keppels, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Eurimbula Creek Campground
6 Ratings
Eurimbula Rd, Eurimbula NP, Queensland
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G