Just rang my son in Biggenden, he said, Yes they have camped at Paradise Dam, he said it was an awesome place an although he can't remember the charge said he didn't think it was very much. He said it only has one long drop toilet that he can remember. Also said Mingo Crossing arond the other side of the same dam is better although he hasn't stayed there. He said it has more amenities, like a block of toilets etc. Couldn't give me anymore details, he was cooking tea, but said the whole area is awesome.
Beth54 said
08:36 PM Nov 27, 2011
That sounds good too Marj.
Jack, I liked the look of Sarawak too, but several of our GN's have buses, so we need to keep them in mind.
goinsoon said
12:34 AM Nov 28, 2011
Boroma577 wrote:
Two possible suggestions are CAW6 #623 Oakey Creek Reserve or CAW6 #745 Leyburn.
Both have huge open areas to park any size rig and both have toilets and both are on creeks.
Leyburn has water and a small shop just across the creek and showers are available up behind the tennis courts for a gold coin fee, fee payable at the local shop. There is also a pub and all within walking distance.
Oakey Creek Res is a short distance from the small township of Bowenville.
Both are free, both are on sealed roads, both are also pet friendly and both allow campfires.
Not a lot of shade at either but in winter I doubt many will be requiring too much shade, especially for anyone with solar panels.
You'd probably get as many as 50 rigs into either place.
It would be a kindness calling Bowenville a township, it is just a half assed shop and bugger all else, but Dalby is only 27 km away and has everything
Popeye said
01:27 PM Nov 28, 2011
Beth My van is 25Ft pluss A frame Pluss cruiser. The places you are talking about there is noway I and many others could not attend.
Rip and Rosie said
04:22 PM Nov 28, 2011
Rip and Rosie wrote:
I think we have to aim at a "best fit" destination as nothing will be perfect for everyone.
I think we have agreed on a) Queensland b) June c) free or low cost d) water to look at (coast, creek, lake or river) e) dog friendly f) easy access - short gravel road ok
g)water (at least for washing)
h) accommodates large vans
Not sure if we have a consensus on area, can only find a couple of comments so post the Qld map again. So far it seems to be area 7 or 8 (but correct me if I'm wrong)
Looks like where they are suggesting so far 7 -8 and also 14 may come into play. Takes in Gympie - Maryborough.
Jack Mac said
06:39 PM Nov 28, 2011
I am only a new member and don't wish to seem presumptious but emailed Paradise Dam about their facilities and costs. Toilets only no shower, shower tents ok. dogs ok usual rules. $7.50 per person per night, $4.50 kids 5-15, under that free. Firewood available at $6.50 per crate (no idea how big the crate is).
Have also emailed Bradley Wolf Braeve Heart Reserve with regards to a get together. Stressed that I was in no way acting in any of official capacity, actually interested for myself anyhow.
Tried to address concerns raised on this forum, i.e. refund policy, big rigs, amenities, pets and costs.
I hope I haven't stepped out of line in these enquiries.
Cheers,
Jack
Happywanderer said
07:05 PM Nov 28, 2011
Jack Mac, Everyone pitches in and we will come up with the right place, in the end. Good on you for emailing them. It all helps.
Jack Mac said
07:06 PM Nov 28, 2011
Have been to Darlington Park this year in August. Nice spot though could be cold in June. Plenty of fire pits though. Flush toilets and kiosk with very basic supplies. Although only about 15 mins to Beaudesert which has everything.
Hi Jack Mac welcome to the forum. What exactly is "cold in June" in Queensland................... surely nor the same as in tassie, or Victoria, or NSW. Rosie
Happywanderer said
08:28 PM Nov 28, 2011
Yes Rosie, As I said earlier in the thread, I lived in south brisbane during a winter and nearly froze to death. It was like ice and the inside of the bedroom windows were clogged up with ice and condesation running down the windows by morning. That was in a house, just imagine in a van. Really needs to be a lot further north in my opinion.
Boroma577 said
09:41 PM Nov 28, 2011
Jack Mac wrote:
I hope I haven't stepped out of line in these enquiries.
Cheers,
Jack
NOT at all Jack, thank you for doing that.
goinsoon said
09:52 PM Nov 28, 2011
Jack Mac wrote:
Have been to Darlington Park this year in August. Nice spot though could be cold in June. Plenty of fire pits though. Flush toilets and kiosk with very basic supplies. Although only about 15 mins to Beaudesert which has everything.
Which makes it just about half an hour from my Qld base
jules47 said
11:10 PM Nov 28, 2011
Cold in Qld - compared to the southern states - not at all - bit brisk - but for instance I live in SE Qld and only wore a polar fleece jacket maybe twice last winter - long sleeve tops were all I needed - and I have no heting in my house - old queenslander cottage, high ceilings, on stumps - days are wonderful - blue sky sunshine - best climate ever!
Jack Mac said
10:44 AM Nov 29, 2011
Hi Rosie
Lived in Bne most of my life and never experienced such conditions. Were you in Sth Bne the suburb or south of Bne.
Cheers,
Jack
Rip and Rosie said
10:52 AM Nov 29, 2011
Twas not I, Jack Mac, twas the lovely Marj (Happy Wanderer).
Rosie
Jack Mac said
11:32 AM Nov 29, 2011
I realised that after I sent it.
Happywanderer said
02:09 PM Nov 29, 2011
Hi Jack, I was on Mt Lindesay Highway, Park Ridge, Just soulth of Browns Plains. Colder than I ever feel down here.
Beth54 said
06:43 PM Nov 29, 2011
I suppose 'cold' is another one of those 'horses for courses'...it depends if you feel it and where you originate from. My d-i-l's Mum lives in Sunbury and says it's not cold in Qld.
3/4 sleeves are all we need during the day, but it starts to get cold around stubby-o'clock when you want to sit out around the fire, and that's when the coughing starts.
Area 7, 8 or maybe 14 are still my choices.
Happywanderer said
06:50 PM Nov 29, 2011
Have to agree with you Beth. Nothing wrong with the days, just beautiful. Would rather be up in Qld during the winter than down here. Its just a couple of months and only in the SE corner that I have noticed it that cold. It does get cold down here too but I don't find it cold enough to have an electric blanket or even a hottie, but do use the house heating at night. Up there in those two months I shivered all night like I had frost bite. We are all different and feel things in different ways.
Beth54 said
06:52 PM Nov 29, 2011
I must add though, that Darlington Park is a great spot. Plenty of room, a lovely running creek. Actually, I think it's the headwaters of the Albert River. My family have been going down there for years, before there were any facilities there.
It also gets very very hot during the summer so Autumn or Spring is the best time to go there.
Beth54 said
06:57 PM Nov 29, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
Have to agree with you Beth. Nothing wrong with the days, just beautiful. Would rather be up in Qld during the winter than down here. Its just a couple of months and only in the SE corner that I have noticed it that cold. It does get cold down here too but I don't find it cold enough to have an electric blanket or even a hottie, but do use the house heating at night. Up there in those two months I shivered all night like I had frost bite. We are all different and feel things in different ways.
Western Qld is also very cold at night Marj. Ice on the winscreen in the morning cold. That's why I'd rather head to the coast in June. I've travelled inland the past 2 Junes and said never again! I do admit that I'm a real cold frog though.
Rip and Rosie said
07:17 PM Nov 29, 2011
So, Darlington Park is a hot contester.
is it in Camps6?
Happywanderer said
07:28 PM Nov 29, 2011
I'm not making any suggestions yet, mainly because I don't know Qld that well and also there is months and months ahead to decide. But I am watching every post with interest. I also think somewhere further north would have been better. I do like the look of Darlington Park and will put it on my list of places to visit anyway.
Beth54 said
07:32 PM Nov 29, 2011
Rip and Rosie wrote:
So, Darlington Park is a hot contester.
is it in Camps6?
Not for me...not in June anyway...but it's #705 in CAW.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Tuesday 29th of November 2011 07:33:25 PM
billeeeeeee said
08:16 PM Nov 29, 2011
Howdyeeeeee earthlings,,, I have camped at Darlington park heaps of times in , winter and summer,,,,,,put a Jumper on in winter.......sit in the creek in summer,,,,,one of the nicest spots in South East QLD......stay excited ppl...Billeeeee
.. I'm enjoying this thread. As I'm not familiar with the area I'm staying out of it, but keen to see the end choice ..
I still plan to be up that way, so will see how it fits with me .. would certainly love to attend also ..
Jon
yeoeleven said
08:42 PM Nov 29, 2011
I overshot the Greens Lake meeting and am not yet in Perth so I missed the get together there.
Hopefully by next winter I will be through the Top End and across in to Queensland and can link up with Billeee again and also attend a Queensland get together.
Will be watching this thread with interest,
John
Happywanderer said
09:30 PM Nov 29, 2011
You will all be very welcome. Jonathan will look forward to hearing more of your singing. Billeeeee will look forward to more of your sense of humour. Yeoeleven look forward to meeting you. If any of you have better ideas than me fire ahead, we are all putting a two bobs worth in.
Rip and Rosie said
11:05 PM Nov 29, 2011
Rip and Rosie wrote:
Rip and Rosie wrote:
I think we have to aim at a "best fit" destination as nothing will be perfect for everyone.
I think we have agreed on a) Queensland b) June c) free or low cost d) water to look at (coast, creek, lake or river) e) dog friendly f) easy access - short gravel road ok g)water (at least for washing)
h) accommodates large vans
i) area 7, 8 or 14 on the map.
Ok, so Darlington Park is out.
Boroma suggested CAW6 #623 Oakey Creek Reserve or CAW6 #745 Leyburn.
Jack Mac suggested Paradise Dam.
Comments?
-- Edited by Rip and Rosie on Tuesday 29th of November 2011 11:09:32 PM
Also said Mingo Crossing arond the other side of the same dam is better although he hasn't stayed there. He said it has more amenities, like a block of toilets etc.
Couldn't give me anymore details, he was cooking tea, but said the whole area is awesome.
That sounds good too Marj.
Jack, I liked the look of Sarawak too, but several of our GN's have buses, so we need to keep them in mind.
It would be a kindness calling Bowenville a township, it is just a half assed shop and bugger all else, but Dalby is only 27 km away and has everything
Beth My van is 25Ft pluss A frame Pluss cruiser. The places you are talking about there is noway I and many others could not attend.
g)water (at least for washing)
h) accommodates large vans
Not sure if we have a consensus on area, can only find a couple of comments so post the Qld map again. So far it seems to be area 7 or 8 (but correct me if I'm wrong)
Just keeping the list up to date .
Rosie
I am only a new member and don't wish to seem presumptious but emailed Paradise Dam about their facilities and costs. Toilets only no shower, shower tents ok. dogs ok usual rules. $7.50 per person per night, $4.50 kids 5-15, under that free. Firewood available at $6.50 per crate (no idea how big the crate is).
Have also emailed Bradley Wolf Braeve Heart Reserve with regards to a get together. Stressed that I was in no way acting in any of official capacity, actually interested for myself anyhow.
Tried to address concerns raised on this forum, i.e. refund policy, big rigs, amenities, pets and costs.
I hope I haven't stepped out of line in these enquiries.
Cheers,
Jack
Have been to Darlington Park this year in August. Nice spot though could be cold in June. Plenty of fire pits though. Flush toilets and kiosk with very basic supplies. Although only about 15 mins to Beaudesert which has everything.
What exactly is "cold in June" in Queensland................... surely nor the same as in tassie, or Victoria, or NSW.
Rosie
Really needs to be a lot further north in my opinion.
NOT at all Jack, thank you for doing that.
Which makes it just about half an hour from my Qld base
Hi Rosie
Lived in Bne most of my life and never experienced such conditions. Were you in Sth Bne the suburb or south of Bne.
Cheers,
Jack
Rosie
I realised that after I sent it.
I suppose 'cold' is another one of those 'horses for courses'...it depends if you feel it and where you originate from. My d-i-l's Mum lives in Sunbury and says it's not cold in Qld.
3/4 sleeves are all we need during the day, but it starts to get cold around stubby-o'clock when you want to sit out around the fire, and that's when the coughing starts.
Area 7, 8 or maybe 14 are still my choices.
Its just a couple of months and only in the SE corner that I have noticed it that cold.
It does get cold down here too but I don't find it cold enough to have an electric blanket or even a hottie, but do use the house heating at night.
Up there in those two months I shivered all night like I had frost bite.
We are all different and feel things in different ways.
I must add though, that Darlington Park is a great spot. Plenty of room, a lovely running creek. Actually, I think it's the headwaters of the Albert River. My family have been going down there for years, before there were any facilities there.
It also gets very very hot during the summer so Autumn or Spring is the best time to go there.
Western Qld is also very cold at night Marj. Ice on the winscreen in the morning cold. That's why I'd rather head to the coast in June. I've travelled inland the past 2 Junes and said never again! I do admit that I'm a real cold frog though.
is it in Camps6?
But I am watching every post with interest. I also think somewhere further north would have been better. I do like the look of Darlington Park and will put it on my list of places to visit anyway.
Not for me...not in June anyway...but it's #705 in CAW.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Tuesday 29th of November 2011 07:33:25 PM
Howdyeeeeee earthlings,,, I have camped at Darlington park heaps of times in , winter and summer,,,,,,put a Jumper on in winter.......sit in the creek in summer,,,,,one of the nicest spots in South East QLD......stay excited ppl...Billeeeee
.. I'm enjoying this thread. As I'm not familiar with the area I'm staying out of it, but keen to see the end choice ..
I still plan to be up that way, so will see how it fits with me .. would certainly love to attend also ..
Jon
I overshot the Greens Lake meeting and am not yet in Perth so I missed the get together there.
Hopefully by next winter I will be through the Top End and across in to Queensland and can link up with Billeee again and also attend a Queensland get together.
Will be watching this thread with interest,
John
Billeeeee will look forward to more of your sense of humour.
Yeoeleven look forward to meeting you.
If any of you have better ideas than me fire ahead, we are all putting a two bobs worth in.
Ok, so Darlington Park is out.
Boroma suggested CAW6 #623 Oakey Creek Reserve or CAW6 #745 Leyburn.
Jack Mac suggested Paradise Dam.
Comments?
-- Edited by Rip and Rosie on Tuesday 29th of November 2011 11:09:32 PM