Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale

Gordonvale, QLD

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Gordonvale, QLD

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About this campsite

Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale is a popular rest area with considerable turning room located just by the old Bruce Highway. It facilitates a picturesque journey to the town for supplies and morning walks. While it's a day rest area officially, overnight stays are often overlooked for visitors. However, camping on its lush grassy areas is discouraged as vehicles are not permitted beyond the site's barrier. This site would naturally ensure you beautiful mornings and peaceful nights.

Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale is an optimal stopover, situated just off the historic Bruce Highway. The location offers ample space for navigation and turning. A short, easy stroll to the local town can provide you with necessary supplies and a dose of morning physical activity. Although the area is officially a day rest space, it appears that overnight stays are generally accepted. Please note that vehicles are not permitted on the grassy area behind the barrier, as camping on the grass may result in issues.

How to Get There

1km south of Gordonvale beside Mulgrave River. Turnoff at waypoint and follow the old highway north across river to rest area.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

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Day Use Area

Free Overnight Camp

Maximum 24 hrs

Overnight Rest Area

Mobile Phone Coverage

Bin

Day Rest Area

Location

Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale•Bruce Highway, Gordonvale, QLD, 4865

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Common questions about Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale

What facilities does Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale have?

Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale has day use area, pets welcome, free overnight camp, maximum 24 hrs, overnight rest area and mobile phone coverage. That is the short list; 10 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale?

The record for Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale online?

We hold no online booking link for Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale?

Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale sits in Gordonvale, QLD. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale

Facilities recorded for Greenpatch Reserve Gordonvale
Facility	On site
	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Maximum 24 hrs	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
Bin	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Caravans	Yes

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