Apex Park – Moura

Apex Park in Moura is a well-known and highly popular free camping area, perfectly positioned on the scenic banks of the Dawson River. Managed by the local council, this spacious park is a favourite amongst travellers for its beautiful setting and excellent range of facilities, making it far more than just a roadside rest stop. The campground offers a large, flat, grassy area suitable for all types of vehicles, from large motorhomes and caravans to smaller campervans. While there are no powered sites, the park provides access to clean toilets, hot showers (for a gold coin donation), sheltered picnic tables, and electric barbecues, offering a high level of comfort for a free camp. Its riverside location is a major drawcard, providing opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching right from your campsite. A boat ramp is also located within the park, providing easy water access. Being just a short drive or a pleasant walk from the town centre of Moura, campers have easy access to shops, pubs, and other services. The combination of its beautiful location, great amenities, and proximity to town makes Apex Park an outstanding free camping destination and an ideal base for exploring the resource-rich Banana Shire.

Site Information

• Location: On the Dawson Highway, right on the Dawson River at the eastern entrance to Moura.
• Site Suitable For: All vehicle types, including big rigs, caravans, and tents.
• Road Access: Sealed road access directly off the highway.
• Site Surface: Large, flat grassy areas, with some dirt patches. Can get boggy after heavy rain.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, free camping with a donation box for upkeep of facilities.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: A 72-hour (3-night) stay limit is enforced.
• Facilities: Toilet block, hot showers (gold coin donation), covered picnic tables, electric BBQs, boat ramp.
• Potable Water: Yes, drinking water taps are available.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Good coverage for Telstra and Optus.
• TV Reception: Good.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes, bins are provided.
• Open Fires: Generally not permitted. Use provided BBQs or self-contained cookers.
• Generator Use: Permitted, but must be used considerately (away from others and within reasonable hours).
• Number of Sites Available: Very large, open unpowered area without defined sites. Can get busy.
• Essentials to Bring: Gold coins for the showers.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are permitted on a leash.
• Fishing: Excellent fishing opportunities in the Dawson River.
• Short Walks: Pleasant walks along the riverbank.

Local Amenities

All amenities are located in the nearby town of Moura (approx. 2-3 km away).

• Local Pubs:
  • Coal ‘n’ Cattle Hotel-Motel (approx. 3 km)
  • Moura Tavern (approx. 3 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • Hotel restaurants, local cafes, a bakery, and takeaway shops in Moura.
• Local Attractions:
  • Moura Mining Museum & Information Centre
  • Moura’s Meridian Marker (150th line of longitude)
  • Moura Observation Platform (overlooking the mine)
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Moura Caravan Park (approx. 4 km)
• Next Free Camps:
  • Theodore free camp (approx. 50 km south)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A public dump point is located in Moura on Gillespie Street.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple stations available in Moura.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite at the park.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite and in the town centre.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

Moura has a subtropical climate, known for hot summers and mild, dry winters.