Gracemere Caravan Park: Your Quiet Country Base Near Rockhampton
The park provides a comfortable and convenient retreat with all the essential facilities. A shady swimming pool offers a welcome escape from the Central Queensland heat, while the clean amenities and laundry ensure a hassle-free stay. The sites are generous, catering to a wide range of vehicles from large fifth-wheelers to smaller campervans. While it offers a quiet, rural setting, you are only a 10-minute drive from the heart of Rockhampton, the “Beef Capital of Australia”. This makes it an ideal launchpad for exploring the city’s attractions, including the magnificent Botanic Gardens and free Zoo, the historic Quay Street precinct, and the Archer Park Rail Museum. You can enjoy the peace of a country park in the evenings and easily access the city’s highlights during the day. For a comfortable, convenient, and value-for-money stay, Gracemere Caravan Park is a true gem.
118 Old Capricorn Hwy, Gracemere QLD 4702
- Website: gracemerecaravanpark.com
- Phone: (07) 4933 1310
- GPS Coordinates: -23.42443, 150.46245
Location Map
Site Details and Facilities
- Location: In the town of Gracemere, on the western outskirts of Rockhampton.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, motorhomes, and big rigs.
- Road Access: Sealed roads.
- Site Surface: Primarily spacious grass and dirt/slab sites.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, powered and unpowered sites available.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Caters to tourists and longer-term workers.
- Facilities: Swimming pool, camp kitchen, BBQs, clean amenities block, laundry, dump point.
- Picnic Tables: Yes, in communal areas.
- Potable Water: Yes.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent.
- TV Reception: Excellent.
- Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
- Rubbish Bins: Yes.
- Open Fires: Prohibited.
- Generator Use: Limited use may be permitted; check with management.
Activities & Essentials
- Essentials to Bring: Swimmers, comfortable shoes, and a hat for exploring the saleyards and Rockhampton.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly. Please confirm their specific policy when booking.
- Fishing: The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton is a short drive away and is famous for its Barramundi.
- Short Walks: Enjoy a quiet walk around the park and the town of Gracemere.
Local Amenities
Pubs & Restaurants
- Gracemere Hotel: Approx. 2 km
- The Allenstown Hotel (Rockhampton): Approx. 8 km
- The Red Lion Hotel (Rockhampton): Approx. 10 km
Local Attractions
- CQLX Gracemere Saleyards: Approx. 3 km
- Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo: Approx. 9 km
- Archer Park Rail Museum: Approx. 11 km
- Mount Archer (Nurim) National Park Lookout: Approx. 22 km
- Capricorn Caves: Approx. 30 km
Camping & Travel Resources
- Nearest Caravan Parks: Numerous parks are located in Rockhampton.
- Next Free Camps: Kershaw Gardens in Rockhampton allows free short-term stays for self-contained vehicles.
- Nearest Dump Points: Onsite for guests. Public dump points are in Rockhampton.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Several major service stations are located in Gracemere and on the way into Rockhampton.
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Public Toilets: Onsite for guests.
Seasonal Weather Forecast: Gracemere/Rockhampton (Tropic of Capricorn)
- Wet Season (Nov-Apr): Hot and very humid with a high chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Averages range from 23°C to 32°C.
- Dry Season (May-Oct): The peak tourist season. Beautiful, warm, and sunny days with low humidity and mild, pleasant evenings. Ideal conditions. Average temperatures from 12°C to 28°C.