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Kalbar Showground Camping Area

Kalbar, QLD

About this campsite

Kalbar Showground Camping Area offers an inexpensive camping location with the convenience of facilities like showers and restrooms. This spacious, grassy area is located within easy reach of the local town and pub. Set in Australia's scenic rim, visitors can fully immerse themselves in natural beauty, with eight nearby national parks and countless local activities and attractions, all within a short driving distance from major cities such as Ipswich, Brisbane, and Gold Coast. Definitely, a great outdoor getaway for nature and adventure enthusiasts.

The Kalbar Showground Camping Area is a budget-friendly, accommodating campsite set in Australia's scenic rim. Its strategic location, just half an hour from Ipswich and less than two hours from Gold Coast, makes it a sought-after destination. You can relish the comfort of amenities like showers and toilets while experiencing the joy of camping in a vast, verdant setting. The proximity to the local town and pub adds convenience to your stay, with up to six weeks of coverage. Plus, with eight National Parks in close quarters, it becomes an inviting stage for various activities and attractions. Where else can you enjoy the thrill of the outdoors complemented with a touche of urban leisure? Enjoy the scenic, adventurous and peaceful escape that is Kalbar Showground Camping Area.

How to Get There

Use George Street Entrance. Edward Street entrance (side street) is not well lit and difficult to find at night.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets
Hot Showers
Drinking Water
Power

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Campground

Facilities

Shade
Dump Point

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee

Other Features

Pets Welcome
Short walk to shops and hotel
Bin
Toilets & hot showers
Unknown feature
Maximum 6 weeks
Long Rig
Large Powered Sites
Dogs on leads at all times
Big rigs
Showground
Mobile Phone Coverage
Campgrounds
Kalbar Show is held second half of June
seating & yards

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
29° / 17°
💧 10%
THU☁️
29° / 17°
💧 10%
FRI🌫️
29° / 16°
SAT🌤️
29° / 17°
SUN🌤️
28° / 19°

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
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29°·43%·20km/h
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29°·47%·15km/h
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Fri
29°·44%·16km/h
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