BIG4 Toowoomba: Your Premier Base in the Heart of the Garden City
The park’s location in Harristown provides a quiet, suburban feel while still offering excellent access to Toowoomba’s main attractions. Within a short drive, you can delve into Australian history at the Cobb & Co Museum, take in breathtaking views from the Picnic Point Lookout, or wander through the serene landscapes of the Queens Park Botanic Gardens and the Ju Raku En Japanese Garden. The accommodation options are extensive, ranging from spacious, manicured powered and unpowered sites for all types of rigs, to a variety of modern, self-contained cabins perfect for families or couples. With pristine amenities, a well-equipped camp kitchen, and a welcoming atmosphere, the BIG4 Toowoomba is an outstanding choice for a comfortable, memorable, and activity-filled stay in the Darling Downs.
34a Eiser St, Harristown QLD 4350
- Website: BIG4 Toowoomba
- Phone: (07) 4635 1747
- GPS Coordinates: -27.58736, 151.9367
Location Map
Site Details and Facilities
- Location: Suburban Toowoomba, offering easy access to city attractions.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and big rigs on a range of site types.
- Road Access: Sealed roads throughout the park.
- Site Surface: Grass, artificial turf, and slab sites available.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, powered and unpowered sites.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Accommodates tourist stays.
- Facilities: Resort-style swimming pool, jumping pillow, playground, modern camp kitchen, BBQs, clean amenities, guest laundry, dump point.
- Picnic Tables: Available 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: Camera for the gardens, and layered clothing as Toowoomba’s weather can change quickly.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are welcome on sites. Check with management for conditions and cabin policies when booking.
- Fishing: Available at nearby Cooby Dam and Cressbrook Dam (requires a short drive).
- Short Walks: Abundant walking opportunities at Picnic Point and in the numerous city parks.
Local Amenities
Pubs & Restaurants
- The Southern Hotel: Approx. 3 km
- Fitzy’s Toowoomba: Approx. 4 km
- Burke & Wills Hotel: Approx. 4 km
Local Attractions
- Cobb & Co Museum: Approx. 5 km
- Queens Park and Botanic Gardens: Approx. 4 km
- Picnic Point Lookout and Parklands: Approx. 8 km
- Ju Raku En Japanese Garden (USQ): Approx. 6 km
Camping & Travel Resources
- Nearest Caravan Parks: Toowoomba Motor Village, Bailey’s Caravan Park.
- Next Free Camps: No official free camps in the city area.
- Nearest Dump Points: Onsite for guests. Toowoomba Showgrounds has a public dump point.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Numerous stations within a 2 km radius.
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Public Toilets: Onsite for guests.
Seasonal Weather Forecast: Toowoomba (High Country)
- Summer (Dec-Feb): Warm to hot days with lower humidity than the coast. Afternoon thunderstorms are common. Averages 18°C to 28°C.
- Autumn (Mar-May): Clear, sunny days and cool, crisp nights. Famous for its autumn colours. Averages 12°C to 24°C.
- Winter (Jun-Aug): Cold, dry, and often windy. Sunny days are common, but nights are frosty. Averages 5°C to 17°C.
- Spring (Sep-Nov): Mild and beautiful, with gardens in full bloom for the Carnival of Flowers. Averages 10°C to 25°C.