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Maryborough Caravan Park – Your Gateway to a Grand Heritage City

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Maryborough Caravan Park | Gateway to Heritage City & Fraser Coast


 

Maryborough Caravan Park: Your Gateway to a Grand Heritage City

Conveniently located at the southern entrance to one of Queensland’s oldest and most historically significant cities, the Maryborough Caravan Park offers a warm and welcoming base for exploring the Fraser Coast. This classic, friendly park provides the perfect first stop for travellers arriving from the south, offering a shady, green, and peaceful retreat just minutes from the heart of the city. Renowned for its clean facilities and helpful management, the park embodies the proud and hospitable spirit of Maryborough itself. It’s an ideal spot to set up camp and immerse yourself in a city famous for its magnificent colonial architecture, fascinating military history, and as the birthplace of P.L. Travers, the creator of Mary Poppins.

The park features all the amenities needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. A refreshing swimming pool provides a welcome escape on a warm day, while the well-equipped camp kitchen and BBQ areas are great for socialising with fellow travellers. The park offers a variety of sites, including spacious drive-through options perfect for large rigs. From this convenient base, the treasures of Maryborough are at your fingertips. You can spend a day wandering through the stunning historic Portside precinct, visit the magical Story Bank museum dedicated to Mary Poppins, or enjoy a picnic in the beautiful Queens Park. It also serves as an excellent launchpad for exploring the wider region, from the tranquil fishing villages of the Great Sandy Strait to the whale-watching capital of Hervey Bay. For a comfortable, convenient, and friendly stay, the Maryborough Caravan Park is a superb choice.

★★★★☆ (4.2 Stars)
Maryborough Caravan Park
209 Gympie Rd, Tinana QLD 4650

Location Map

Site Details and Facilities

  • Location: On the Bruce Highway at the southern entrance to Maryborough.
  • Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and big rigs.
  • Road Access: Sealed highway access.
  • Site Surface: Primarily spacious grass and slab sites.
  • Camping Permitted: Yes, powered and unpowered sites available.
  • Maximum Overnight Stays: Caters to tourists and longer-term visitors.
  • 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 in city caravan parks.
  • Generator Use: Prohibited.

Activities & Essentials

  • Essentials to Bring: Swimmers, comfortable walking shoes for the heritage trails, and a camera for the historic buildings.
  • Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly. Please confirm their policy upon booking.
  • Fishing: Excellent fishing in the nearby Mary River for Barramundi and other species.
  • Short Walks: Explore the beautiful Queens Park and the historic Portside cultural precinct.

Local Amenities

Pubs & Restaurants

  • Lamington Hotel Motel: Approx. 2 km
  • The Federal Hotel: Approx. 3 km
  • Post Office Hotel: Approx. 3 km

Local Attractions

  • The Story Bank (Mary Poppins Museum): Approx. 3 km
  • Maryborough Portside Precinct: Approx. 3 km
  • Queens Park: Approx. 3 km
  • Military & Colonial Museum: Approx. 3 km
  • Hervey Bay (for whale watching): Approx. 35 km

Camping & Travel Resources

  • Nearest Caravan Parks: Several other parks are located in Maryborough.
  • Next Free Camps: Petrie Park (Tiaro, approx. 30 km south) has a 20-hour rest area.
  • Nearest Dump Points: Onsite for guests. A public dump point is at the Maryborough Showgrounds.
  • Nearest Petrol Station: Several major service stations are within 1 km on the Bruce Highway.
  • Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
  • Public Toilets: Onsite for guests.

Seasonal Weather Forecast: Maryborough (Fraser Coast)

  • Summer (Dec-Feb): Warm to hot and humid, with a high chance of rain and thunderstorms. Averages range from 22°C to 31°C.
  • Autumn (Mar-May): Beautiful, warm, and sunny days with lower humidity. A very pleasant time to visit. Temperatures average 17°C to 28°C.
  • Winter (Jun-Aug): The peak tourist season. Mild, dry, and sunny days with cool nights. Ideal conditions. Average temperatures from 10°C to 23°C.
  • Spring (Sep-Nov): Warms up with lovely sunny conditions and pleasant breezes. Temperatures range from 15°C to 28°C.

 

 

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