#10 Funnel Creek
Peaceful and secluded, this creek is located near Mackay. It's a great spot for swimming and picnicking, and you can even have a campfire to keep warm. The water is crystal clear, and the surrounding bushland is picturesque. It's a great spot for a quiet afternoon by the water. Highly recommended!
Marlborough Sarina Road, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#9 Marlborough Roadhouse
13 Ratings
A great spot to stop and rest! Easy going atmosphere, plenty of room and a few other travelers. A $5 shower in the morning and friendly staff. Don't forget the mosquito spray! Would definitely come back if we're in the area again. Perfect for a road trip stop.
Cnr Perkins Rd & Bruce Hwy,Marlborough, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Tooloomba Road House
2 Ratings
A great spot for a stopover, Tooloomba Road House has plenty of room for caravans and pets are allowed. Phone reception is available, and the area is quite peaceful despite being close to the main road. Earplugs are recommended for a better night's sleep. All in all, a pleasant experience. Highly recommended.
Saint Lawrence Rd, (Bruce Hwy), Ogmore, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Schneiders Inn Mid Ramp
1 Rating
This pet-friendly inn is located in Mackay, offering free parking, free WiFi, and a convenient location close to the city's major attractions. The rooms are comfortable and well-maintained, and guests can enjoy a variety of amenities including a swimming pool, restaurant, and bar. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. This inn is a great value and an ideal choice for anyone looking for a comfortable stay in Mackay.
1342 Saint Lawrence Croydon Road, Saint Lawrence, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Waverley Creek Rest Area
3 Ratings
Located in Mackay, this rest area is perfect for an overnight stay. Free toilets, drinking water, and phone reception are available. Caravans and camper trailers are welcome, as well as pets. A bonus is the free tea and coffee station, when it is open. A great spot to take a break on the journey.
Bruce hwy, 11km South Of St Lawrence, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Rocky Dam Creek Boatramp
7 Ratings
The perfect location for a day out on the boat or a weekend away with the family. Pets are welcome, and there is free parking for caravans and camper trailers. A nearby boat ramp makes getting on the water easy, and phone reception is available. Enjoy a relaxing day fishing or take a walk along the walking trails. 4WD trails are also available for those who want to explore. To top it off, fires are allowed. Rocky Dam Creek Boatramp is the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure.
Bosanquet St, Koumala, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Ilbilbie Caltex Rest Area
1 Rating
This rest area is a great place for travellers to take a break and refuel. It offers a peaceful spot for a break, with plenty of room for caravans and camper trailers. It's also pet friendly, and has free toilets, phone reception, and a Caltex service station. Many travellers have reported good experiences here, with friendly staff and a clean environment.
87249 Bruce Hwy, Ilbilbie, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Yarrawonga Park Reserve (Notch Point)
20 Ratings
Pets allowed, free, caravans, camper trailers, boat ramp nearby, phone reception, fishing, allows fires. Fantastic location, shady spots, beach line, cattle roam and lots of bird life, 4WD needed, off road only. Scenic views, fishing, boating, crocodiles, tents, campers, caravans. No facilities, stunning campground, 5 min drive on rough dirt road, views alone worth it. Windy in some spots, feed the cows mangos, telstra reception, 4WD access only. Tides dependent, no littering, stay alert for crocodiles. Incredible scenery, spectacular view, road leading in treacherous. Dogs allowed, phone reception limited.
Yarrawonga Point, Ilbilbie, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Stanage Bay Camping Area
7 Ratings
Located in Capricorn, Stanage Bay Camping Area is a great destination for a getaway. With pets allowed, free facilities, toilets, caravans and camper trailers, a nearby boat ramp and water (non drinking) it is perfect for fishing, walking trails, swimming and even having a fire. Here you will find peaceful and private beaches, with no flushing toilets or showers, and you must take your own rubbish away. There are stunning views from the lookout, and the area is ideal for hatching season. A dump is available on the way out of town, so there is no excuse for leaving the area in a mess. Stanage Bay Camping Area is the perfect place for your next holiday.
Banksia Road, Stanage, 4702, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#1 Turtle Rookery Stanage Bay
Capricorn's Turtle Rookery Stanage Bay is a fantastic destination for any outdoor enthusiast. It offers free BBQ areas, fishing, swimming and much more. The crystal clear waters are teaming with life, providing a unique opportunity to observe and appreciate the natural marine environment. From the picturesque views of the bay to the wild turtles that come to nest in the area, you won't be disappointed! The calm waters are great for swimming and the rocks provide plenty of opportunity to catch some fish. With great amenities and plenty of things to do, Turtle Rookery Stanage Bay is a must-visit for any nature lover.
Stanage Bay, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Telstra 4G