Windmill Caravan Park: Your Prime Spot for Urangan Pier and Fraser Coast Fun
The park itself is a shady and welcoming oasis, offering a peaceful retreat from the day’s excitement. It has a relaxed, traditional coastal holiday vibe that has made it a favourite for generations of travellers. The sites are well-maintained and offer a pleasant, green setting to set up your camp. After a thrilling day out on the water spotting humpback whales or exploring the natural wonders of K’gari, the park’s saltwater swimming pool is the perfect place to cool off and unwind. The facilities are clean and comfortable, with everything you need for a fantastic stay. From here, the beautiful Hervey Bay Esplanade, with its 14 kilometres of shared walking and cycling paths, is right there for you to explore, connecting you to the charming beachfront communities of Torquay and Scarness. For a comfortable, convenient, and perfectly positioned coastal getaway, the Windmill Caravan Park is a top-tier choice.
7 Elizabeth St, Urangan QLD 4655
- Website: Windmill Caravan Park
- Phone: (07) 4128 9267
- GPS Coordinates: -25.28299, 152.89746
Location Map
Site Details and Facilities
- Location: Prime location in Urangan, a short walk to the Pier and Marina.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes.
- Road Access: Sealed roads.
- Site Surface: A variety of spacious grass and slab sites.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, powered and unpowered sites available.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Caters to tourists and holidaymakers.
- Facilities: Saltwater 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: Fishing gear for the pier, swimmers, binoculars for whale watching (in season), and a good pair of walking shoes.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly. It is essential to confirm their specific policy when booking.
- Fishing: Legendary land-based fishing from the Urangan Pier.
- Short Walks: The Hervey Bay Esplanade and the length of the Urangan Pier provide fantastic walking opportunities.
Local Amenities
Pubs & Restaurants
- The Bayswater Bar & Grill: Approx. 800 m
- Hervey Bay Boat Club: Approx. 1 km
- The Beach House Hotel: Approx. 4 km
Local Attractions
- Urangan Pier: Approx. 500 m
- Great Sandy Straits Marina (Whale Watch departures): Approx. 1 km
- Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens: Approx. 1 km
- Reefworld Aquarium: Approx. 1 km
- K’gari (Fraser Island) Ferry Terminal (River Heads): Approx. 15 km
Camping & Travel Resources
- Nearest Caravan Parks: Numerous other parks are located along the Hervey Bay Esplanade.
- Next Free Camps: Very limited near the city; some rest areas on the Bruce Highway.
- Nearest Dump Points: Onsite for guests. A public dump point is available at the Visitor Information Centre.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Several major service stations are located within 2 km.
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Public Toilets: Onsite for guests.
Seasonal Weather Forecast: Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast)
- Summer (Dec-Feb): Warm to hot and humid, with a high chance of rain and thunderstorms. Averages range from 22°C to 30°C.
- Autumn (Mar-May): Beautiful, warm, and sunny days with lower humidity. A very pleasant time to visit. Temperatures average 18°C to 28°C.
- Winter (Jun-Aug): The peak tourist and whale watching season. Mild, dry, and sunny days with cool nights. Ideal conditions. Average temperatures from 11°C to 22°C.
- Spring (Sep-Nov): Warms up with lovely sunny conditions and pleasant sea breezes. The end of the whale season. Temperatures range from 16°C to 27°C.