Home Hill Comfort Stop Rest Area – Home Hill

The Home Hill Comfort Stop is widely celebrated as one of the best low-cost campgrounds in Australia, a shining example of a small town welcoming the travelling community with open arms. Located right in the heart of Home Hill in the bountiful Burdekin region, this facility goes far beyond a typical rest area. Run by a dedicated team of local volunteers, the Comfort Stop provides an incredible array of amenities for a simple donation. Campers have access to clean toilets, hot showers, and even a laundry with washing machines and dryers, all for a gold coin contribution. The site offers a large, level, gravel area that can accommodate a significant number of self-contained caravans and motorhomes, with a 48-hour stay limit in place. Its central location is a massive drawcard, allowing visitors to park their rig and explore the entire town on foot. Pubs, cafes, a supermarket, and local shops are all just a minute’s walk away. The friendly volunteers who maintain the site are a wealth of local knowledge and contribute to the safe and welcoming atmosphere. The Comfort Stop is the perfect base for exploring the rich agricultural landscape of the Burdekin, famous for its sugarcane, and for visiting iconic attractions like the Burdekin Bridge. It’s a must-stop destination that demonstrates incredible community spirit and offers unmatched value for money.

Site Information

• Location: In the centre of Home Hill, just off the Bruce Highway.
• Site Suitable For: Fully self-contained vehicles, including large caravans and motorhomes.
• Road Access: Sealed roads to the site.
• Site Surface: Level gravel and bitumen area.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a donation-based 48-hour maximum stay rest area.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: 48 hours. This is strictly enforced to ensure turnover.
• Facilities: Toilets, coin-operated hot showers, coin-operated laundry (washers and dryers), dump point, rubbish bins.
• Potable Water: Yes, a tap for filling water tanks is available.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for all major carriers.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Permitted, but only during specified hours (e.g., 8 am – 7 pm).
• Number of Sites Available: Large open area for many vehicles, but it is extremely popular and can be full.
• Essentials to Bring: Gold coins for showers and laundry, and a generous donation for the volunteers.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are permitted on a leash.
• Fishing: The Burdekin River and nearby creeks offer excellent fishing opportunities.
• Short Walks: Easy walk around the entire town of Home Hill.

Local Amenities

All of Home Hill’s amenities are within immediate walking distance from the Comfort Stop.

• Local Pubs:
  • Commercial Hotel (approx. 200 m)
  • Crown Hotel (approx. 300 m)
  • Malpass Hotel (approx. 400 m)
• Places to Eat:
  • All three local pubs, plus numerous cafes, bakeries, and takeaway shops along the main street.
• Local Attractions:
  • Home Hill’s “Sweet Days, Hot Nights” festival sign
  • The Burdekin Bridge (the ‘Silver Link’)
  • Ashworths Rock Shop
  • Burdekin Duck Roadhouse (short drive)
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Home Hill Caravan Park (approx. 1 km)
  • Ayr caravan parks (approx. 12 km)
• Next Free Camps:
  • Guthalungra Rest Area (24hr, approx. 60 km south)
  • Bluewater Park Rest Area (48hr, donation, approx. 80 km north)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple service stations are within 500 metres.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

The Burdekin region has a tropical climate with a distinct wet and dry season. It is known for having a high number of sunshine hours per year.