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 Hervey Bay, 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 Dundaburra
4 Ratings
Fraser Island, Queensland
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Hedleys Camping Area
2 Ratings
Tuan State Forest, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Log Dump Camp
4 Ratings
Unnamed Road, Tuan Forest, Queensland
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 MV Natone Inskip
11 Ratings
Rainbow Beach- Inskip Point Road, Inskip, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Waddy Point
1 Eliza Ave, Fraser Island, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#5 S.S. Dorrigo Campground
3 Ratings
Inskip Point Rd, Inskip QLD 4581
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ 4WD only
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Wallum Reserve Rest Area
1 Rating
Isis Hwy, Elliott, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Riverview Ranch
2 Ratings
Calavos QLD, Australia
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Boat Cleaning Facilities
- ✓ 4WD beach driving
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ TAWK Supporters
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Circles in the Forest Bushcamp
332 Rainbows Road, South Isis QLD, Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Cathedrals On Fraser
2 Ratings
Lot 53 Fraser Island Road, Fraser Island QLD 4581
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ 4WD only
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ 4WD beach driving
- ✓ Allows fires