Boulia Caravan Park

Boulia Caravan Park offers a classic, friendly, and well-equipped outback experience in the heart of Queensland’s mysterious Channel Country. Located in the centre of Boulia, this council-run park is the perfect basecamp for travellers eager to explore the town’s unique attractions, most famously the eerie phenomenon of the Min Min Light. The park is renowned for its clean facilities and welcoming atmosphere, providing a comfortable oasis for those traversing the remote outback highways. It features a wide range of accommodation options, from spacious powered and unpowered sites with plenty of shade for caravans, motorhomes, and tents, to comfortable, air-conditioned cabins. The facilities are excellent for a remote town, with a camp kitchen, barbecue areas, a laundry, and clean amenities blocks ensuring a pleasant stay. The park becomes the vibrant epicentre of activity during the iconic Boulia Camel Races, the ‘Melbourne Cup of Camel Racing’, drawing crowds from all over Australia. Outside of race week, it’s a peaceful retreat where you can relax after a day of exploring. Its prime location means all of Boulia’s attractions are within easy walking distance, including the Min Min Encounter and Museum, the Stonehouse Museum, and the local pubs. For a comfortable, central, and friendly base to experience one of the outback’s most intriguing legends, the Boulia Caravan Park is an essential stop.

Site Information

• Location: In the town of Boulia, on the Diamantina Developmental Road.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes of all sizes.
• Road Access: Sealed roads.
• Site Surface: Grass and dirt sites.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a paid caravan park. Bookings are essential during the Camel Races (July).
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management when booking.
• Number of Powered Sites: A large number of powered sites are available.
• Number of Un-powered Sites: A large number of unpowered sites are available.
• Facilities: Toilets, hot showers, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQs, dump point.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, available in common areas.
• Potable Water: Yes, potable water is available.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Good for Telstra in town.
• TV Reception: Good.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Ullage: Dump point available onsite.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Check with management.
• Number of Sites Available: Numerous defined sites.
• Essentials to Bring: Standard camping gear.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly on sites. Check conditions when booking.
• Fishing: Possible in the nearby Burke River.
• Short Walks: Easy walks around the town of Boulia.

Local Amenities

All of Boulia’s amenities are within a short walk or drive from the park.

• Local Pubs:
  • The Australian Hotel (approx. 1 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • The local pub, roadhouse, and cafes in Boulia.
• Local Attractions:
  • Min Min Encounter and Information Centre
  • Stonehouse Museum
  • Boulia Camel Races (annually in July)
  • The Corroboree Tree
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • This is the main caravan park in Boulia.
• Next Free Camps:
  • Burke River Crossing (24hr, approx. 15 km south)
  • Other basic rest areas on the remote highways.
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite for guests.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • A 24/7 service station is available in Boulia.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite and throughout the town.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

Boulia has a hot desert climate, with extremely hot summers and mild, dry winters with cold nights.