Home Hill Showgrounds Camping – The Heart of the Burdekin Fishing Paradise

Located in the rich agricultural heartland of the Burdekin, the Home Hill Showgrounds offers travellers a fantastic, low-cost camping experience with exceptional facilities and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. This massive reserve is a popular and convenient stopover for caravans, motorhomes, and big rigs travelling the Bruce Highway, providing a spacious and secure base to explore one of Australia’s premier fishing and farming regions. The showgrounds boast huge, flat, grassy areas, ensuring there’s always plenty of room to find a comfortable spot, even during the busy winter season. It’s the perfect place to settle in, relax, and prepare for an adventure chasing the region’s famed Barramundi and mud crabs.

What truly sets the Home Hill Showgrounds apart is the quality of its amenities for a very modest fee. Visitors have access to a large number of powered and unpowered sites, multiple clean amenities blocks with toilets and hot showers, laundry facilities, and a dump point. These comprehensive facilities provide all the comforts of a commercial caravan park with the space and freedom of a showground. The grounds are conveniently located within the town of Home Hill, making it an easy trip to the supermarket, pubs, and cafes. The showgrounds are an ideal launchpad for exploring the mighty Burdekin River, with numerous boat ramps providing access to incredible fishing spots. Other nearby attractions include the iconic Burdekin Bridge, the fascinating history of the local sugarcane industry, and the beautiful swimming enclosure at Alva Beach. For an affordable, well-equipped, and perfectly positioned base in the heart of the Burdekin, the Home Hill Showgrounds is a top choice.

Site Information

• Name: Home Hill Showgrounds
• Address: Sixth Ave, Home Hill QLD 4806, Australia
• Phone Number: +61 472 636 578

• GPS Coordinates: -19.670906, 147.415885

• Website:

Campground Details

• Location: At the Home Hill Showgrounds, on the southern side of the Burdekin River.
• Site Suitable For: All vehicle types, from tents to the largest motorhomes and fifth-wheelers.
• Road Access: Sealed road access.
• Site Surface: Mostly flat grass and some dirt areas.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, low-cost camping with fees payable to the on-site caretaker.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management for stays longer than one week.
• Facilities: Powered sites, toilets, hot showers, dump point, laundry facilities.
• Potable Water: Yes, available on site.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for all major carriers.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Strictly prohibited.
• Generator Use: Permitted with consideration for others, though powered sites are plentiful.
• Number of Sites Available: Huge, unmarked area with capacity for hundreds of vans.
• Essentials to Bring: Cash for fees, fishing and crabbing gear, strong insect repellent.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are very welcome but must be on a leash at all times.
• Fishing: World-class Barramundi and mud crabbing in the nearby Burdekin River and local estuaries.
• Short Walks: Plenty of space for walks around the showgrounds and into the town of Home Hill.

Local Amenities & Attractions

• Local Pubs:
  • Commercial Hotel, Home Hill: Approx. 2 km
  • Malpass Hotel, Home Hill: Approx. 2 km
  • Crown Hotel, Home Hill: Approx. 2 km
• Places to Eat:
  • Home Hill Bakery: Approx. 2 km
  • Numerous cafes, takeaways, and hotel bistros in Home Hill and Ayr.
• Local Attractions:
  • Burdekin Bridge (“Silver Link”): Approx. 5 km
  • Ashworth’s Rock Shop & Treasures of the Earth: Approx. 2 km
  • Alva Beach and diving the Yongala Wreck: Approx. 20 km
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Home Hill Caravan Park: Approx. 2 km
  • Burdekin Gateway Caravan Park, Ayr: Approx. 15 km
• Next Free Camps:
  • Guthalungra Rest Area (basic): Approx. 50 km south
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • Located on-site at the showgrounds.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple major 24/7 stations located in Home Hill and Ayr.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available on-site.
• Public Toilets (offsite):
  • Located in the main street park (Lloyd Mann Park) in Home Hill.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

• Dry Season (Apr-Oct): The ideal time to visit. Days are warm, sunny, and dry with pleasant nights. The peak season for tourists. Temperatures average 16°C to 30°C.
• Wet Season (Nov-Mar): Hot and very humid, with a high likelihood of heavy tropical downpours and thunderstorms, which can lead to flooding. This is the prime Barramundi fishing season. Temperatures average 24°C to 33°C.