Fassifern Memorial Park Rest Area – Frazerview

Fassifern Memorial Park is a fantastic and highly-regarded free rest area for self-contained travellers, beautifully situated in the heart of Queensland’s breathtaking Scenic Rim. Located directly on the Cunningham Highway at Frazerview, this community-maintained park offers a peaceful and well-equipped stopover for a maximum of 20 hours. The site itself is a spacious and level drive-through area with a mix of sealed and gravel surfaces, providing easy access for all vehicle types, including large caravans and motorhomes. What sets this rest area apart is its excellent range of facilities, which are a credit to the local community. It boasts clean toilets, a free dump point with non-potable rinse water, and a separate tap for potable drinking water, making it an incredibly convenient place to refresh and resupply. The park also serves as a poignant war memorial, with well-tended gardens and commemorative plaques that add a respectful and serene atmosphere to the location. Its position makes it an ideal base for exploring the charming nearby towns of Kalbar, Aratula, and Boonah, as well as natural attractions like Lake Moogerah. For its superb facilities, beautiful setting, and central location in one of Queensland’s most picturesque regions, Fassifern Memorial Park is a top-tier free camp.

Site Information

• Location: On the Cunningham Highway at Frazerview, between Aratula and Kalbar.
• Site Suitable For: Fully self-contained vehicles, including big rigs and large caravans.
• Road Access: Sealed highway to the entrance.
• Site Surface: Bitumen and gravel.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a free 20-hour maximum stay rest area.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: 20 hours.
• Facilities: Toilets, dump point, rubbish bins. No showers or power.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, sheltered tables are available.
• Potable Water: Yes, a dedicated tap for potable water is available.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Good for Telstra; may be patchy for other carriers.
• TV Reception: Good.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Permitted, with considerate use for other travellers.
• Number of Sites Available: Large open area with no defined sites.
• Essentials to Bring: It is best to be self-sufficient with power and shower facilities.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are permitted on a leash.
• Fishing: The nearby Lake Moogerah offers excellent freshwater fishing.
• Short Walks: Pleasant walks around the memorial park.

Local Amenities

The nearest services are in the small towns of Aratula and Kalbar, with major services in Boonah.

• Local Pubs:
  • Aratula Hotel Motel (approx. 8 km)
  • The Royal Hotel, Kalbar (approx. 9 km)
  • The Australian Hotel, Boonah (approx. 20 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • The local pubs, plus bakeries and cafes in Aratula, Kalbar, and Boonah.
• Local Attractions:
  • Lake Moogerah and Moogerah Peaks National Park
  • The historic main streets of Kalbar and Boonah
  • Local wineries and farm gates throughout the Scenic Rim.
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Lake Moogerah Caravan Park (approx. 20 km)
  • Boonah Showgrounds (offers camping) (approx. 20 km)
• Next Free Camps:
  • Tully Memorial Park (48hr, donation, approx. 40 km north)
  • Lake Apex Park, Gatton (24hr, approx. 70 km north)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Service stations are available in Aratula and Kalbar.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

The Scenic Rim has a subtropical climate with warm, wet summers and cool, dry winters.