Chinchilla Tourist Park: Your Friendly Base in the Melon Capital
The park is well-equipped to ensure a pleasant stay. A refreshing swimming pool provides a welcome escape from the Queensland heat, while the clean amenities and a great camp kitchen offer all the conveniences needed for a hassle-free holiday. From this central location, the best of the region is at your fingertips. Take a short drive out to the popular Chinchilla Weir for a day of fishing, waterskiing, or birdwatching. For those with a keen eye, the area is also famous for its fossicking opportunities, particularly for “Chinchilla Red” petrified wood. Every two years, the town bursts into life for the famous Chinchilla Melon Festival, and the park becomes a vibrant hub for visitors. With a range of accommodation from spacious sites to comfortable cabins, the Chinchilla Tourist Park is a fantastic choice for a friendly and relaxing stay.
264 Zeller St, Chinchilla QLD 4413
- Website: chinchillatouristpark.com.au
- Phone: (07) 4669 1465
- GPS Coordinates: -26.75415, 150.64274
Location Map
Site Details and Facilities
- Location: On the eastern side of Chinchilla, with easy access to the Warrego Highway.
- 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 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 in town caravan parks.
- Generator Use: Limited use may be permitted; check with management.
Activities & Essentials
- Essentials to Bring: Swimmers for the pool, fishing gear for the weir, and a fossicking kit if you’re feeling lucky.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly. Please confirm their policy upon booking.
- Fishing: Excellent freshwater fishing for Yellowbelly and Murray Cod at the Chinchilla Weir.
- Short Walks: Explore the town centre and the walking paths along Charley’s Creek.
Local Amenities
Pubs & Restaurants
- The Club Hotel Chinchilla: Approx. 2 km
- The Commercial Hotel Motel: Approx. 2 km
- Chinchilla RSL Memorial Club: Approx. 2.5 km
Local Attractions
- Chinchilla Weir: Approx. 10 km
- Chinchilla Historical Museum: Approx. 3 km
- The Big Melon: Approx. 3 km
- Public Fossicking Areas: Surrounding the town (check with Visitor Centre for maps).
Camping & Travel Resources
- Nearest Caravan Parks: Several other parks are located in Chinchilla.
- Next Free Camps: Chinchilla Weir offers excellent low-cost camping.
- Nearest Dump Points: Onsite for guests. A public dump point is available at the Chinchilla Showgrounds.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Numerous major service stations are located within 2 km on the highway.
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Public Toilets: Onsite for guests.
Seasonal Weather Forecast: Chinchilla (Western Downs)
- Summer (Dec-Feb): Hot days with a high chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Averages range from 21°C to 33°C.
- Autumn (Mar-May): Warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights. A very pleasant time to visit. Temperatures average 14°C to 29°C.
- Winter (Jun-Aug): The peak tourist season. Mild, clear sunny days with very cold nights. Frosts are frequent. Average temperatures from 5°C to 22°C.
- Spring (Sep-Nov): Warms up quickly with typically dry and sunny weather. Temperatures range from 13°C to 30°C.