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Blackbutt Showground

Blackbutt North, QLD

About this campsite

Blackbutt Showground is an appealing overnight stop for travelers, located conveniently in Blackbutt North. It boasts ample power points and water taps, along with well-maintained amenities. While the TV connectivity may vary depending upon your location, the Telstra WiFi/mobile reception is commendable. Enjoy the well-kept grassy expanse and an honesty-box system for site fees. With a short 400m walk, you can also explore the town, discovering delights like the famous bakery on the main street.

Blackbutt Showground is a prominent rest stop located in Bowman Road, North Blackbutt, perfect for overnight visitors. The site offers plenty of power points and water taps, ensuring your essential needs are covered. While the TV service can vary depending on your location within the ground, you'll have solid Telstra WiFi/mobile coverage. Blackbutt Showground is not just about amenities; it's about the lush natural appeal too. The area is graced with beautiful grassy regions that make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. It operates on an honesty box system for payment of site fees, making it easy and straightforward. Notably, the showground brings you close to the heart of town. A short 400m walk takes you to the main town area, where you can savor remarkable pies at a bakery located on the south side of the main street. Enjoy comfort, convenience, and the charm of local town delights at the Blackbutt Showground.

How to Get There

Turn north off D'Agular Highway at waypoint onto Hart Street and continue as it becomes Bowman Road. Showground on RHS less than 1km from centre of town.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets
Hot Showers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans
Tent Site

Facilities

Dump Point

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee

Other Features

Good amenities
Overnight Rest Area
Unknown feature
Variable TV signal
Pets Welcome
Bin
Mobile Phone Coverage
Maximum 48 hrs
Plenty of power points
Honesty box for site fees
Dump point
Long Rig
Showground

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU🌤️
25° / 16°
FRI🌤️
25° / 16°
SAT☁️
25° / 15°
SUN☁️
24° / 16°
MON🌤️
24° / 15°
💧 3%

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