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Chinchilla Showground

Chinchilla, QLD

About this campsite

Chinchilla Showground is a central hub for community life in the heart of Australia's 'Melon Capital'. Offering both powered and unpowered sites for all size vehicles, it's a perfect place for travelers to stop and immerse themselves in local life. The showground truly comes to life during the Melon Festival held every odd year in February, complete with unique and entertaining events like melon skiing, melon tossing, and more. Visitors can take part in these fun-filled activities, making for an unforgettable Australian experience.

Known as the ‘Melon Capital’ of Australia, Chinchilla produces a quarter of Australia’s melons and celebrates the fact biennially in February. Each odd year, the Melon Festival is held in February. Join with the locals for some hilarious fun and festivities as events, such as melon skiing, melon iron man, melon bungee, melon bullseye, pip spitting and melon tossing, get into full throw.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Showers
Toilets
Hot Showers
Power

Accommodation Types

Campground
Caravans

Facilities

Dump Point

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee

Other Features

Showground
Mobile Phone Coverage
Huge open place.
Long Rig
Easy walking distance to RSL
Unknown feature
Pets Welcome
Close to Town
Locked Hose Attachment Tap
Campgrounds

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
29° / 17°
THU🌤️
30° / 16°
FRI🌤️
29° / 15°
SAT🌤️
29° / 16°
SUN🌤️
29° / 15°

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