Annie, I have stayed in a couple of showgrounds SOLO with no problem, infact I will look for a showground before a CVP in future.

Most don't allow you to stay when the show or similar event is on, for obvious reasons but I have heard of a couple that will put you down the back out the way.

 

Edit....Sorry Annie I didn't notice you were a newbie so welcome to the gang, enjoy here and out in the playground.

-- Edited by Dougwe on Tuesday 22nd of July 2014 04:44:56 PM

Have to agree with Dougwe, definitely showground before CVP, not all SHOWGROUNDS let you stay but those that do generally offer good value. And yes, sometimes we are the only ones there.

Hi Annie and I'll add my welcome to the Forum.. We don't know which way you are heading but suggest you invest in the Bible, Camps 7. It will give you information all along the route you intend to travel, and free camps. Some Caravan Parks and Showgrounds are included.  I note you are in Brisbane (My old home town) and this is some info on Showgrounds I've compiled for your nearby area:

There are 6 showgrounds within the Moreton Bay Region located at Caboolture, Dayboro, Lawnton, Redcliffe, Samford and Woodford.

For camping enquiries, please see the relevant contact details as follows:

Caboolture Showground Please contact the Caboolture Show Society - http://cabooltureshow.com/

Dayboro Showground - Please contact the Dayboro Show Society - http://www.dayboroshowsociety.com/index.php?page=camping.php

Lawnton Showground - Please contact the Pine Rivers AH and I Association - http://pineriversshow.org.au/contact.html

Samford Showground - Please contact the Samford Show Society - http://www.samfordshowsociety.com.au/

Woodford Showground Please contact the Woodford Show Society http://woodfordshow.com/

Redcliffe Showground: Casual camping is not permitted at the Redcliffe showground. Council only allows camper van/caravan camping at the showground under the following criteria:

 

• No tent camping is permitted;
• Groups of caravan club members up to a maximum of 1 week in any 6 month period;
• Individual camper van/caravan's exceeding 30 feet in length are permitted to camp for periods not exceeding 1 week in a 6 month period. (Note: They must have already confirmed that there are no vacancies at local caravan parks first);
• Individual camper van/caravan's less than 30 feet are not permitted;
• Requests to hold events at the showground will be assessed on a case by case basis.
• People associated with the Redcliffe show are permitted to camp at the showground 1 week prior and 2 weeks following the annual show (i.e. total of 3 weeks);
• People associated with an event being staged at the showground, and/or other major events within the Redcliffe area, for the duration of the event and a maximum of 1 day prior to and after the event;

 

 

You may also wish to use the Councils website to view the caravan park options available via this link http://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/caravan-parks/

-- Edited by Big Gorilla on Tuesday 22nd of July 2014 05:08:02 PM

If you are anywhere near Mareeba stay at the Rodeo Show Grounds.  Usually quite a few caravanners.  Water & electricity and good ablutions. Plenty of grass and dogs okay. A few Kms out of town but only $15 a night a couple of years ago (oops 2010) when we stayed there.  You can drive to Cairns for the day or Port Douglas from there.  Only time you can't stay is when the Rodeo is on.

Cheers

Hi, Welcome to the playground.

We look to see if there is a showgrounds now.

Maleny showgrounds and Woodford showgrounds and Lawnton showgrounds (nth. Brisbane) are all good.

I like them because you can spread out and the grass is green.

Good luck

Rocket n Strop

Thank you everyone for all your helpful information. Yes I did download the Wiki Camp Ap and have found it very good. Well worth the few dollars to download as it shows everything you need to know as well as pictures and comments from other travelers. Heading out to Dirranbandi so see where I spent my early years on a sheep station. Hopefully they will allow me onto the property to see how things have changed. Thanks again for your help.