The Gin Gin Rest Area, located at the town’s showgrounds, is a premier low-cost stopover that showcases the community’s welcoming attitude towards RV travellers. This fantastic facility offers a convenient and comfortable base for up to 48 hours, perfect for those exploring the Bundaberg and North Burnett regions. The site provides a very large, open, and level grassy area, offering plenty of space for even the biggest rigs to find a spot without feeling crowded. For a minimal donation or small fee, campers gain access to an excellent range of facilities, including clean toilets, a free dump point, and potable water, making it an incredibly practical place to stop. Its prime location is a major drawcard; it’s just a short and pleasant walk into the main street of Gin Gin, where visitors can find a full range of services including a supermarket, bakeries, cafes, and classic country pubs. This allows travellers to easily restock and enjoy the local hospitality without needing to unhitch their van. The rest area is the perfect launching point for discovering nearby attractions like the heritage-listed Boolboonda Tunnel and the renowned Lake Monduran, famous for its barramundi fishing. For its combination of space, excellent facilities, and unbeatable convenience, the Gin Gin Rest Area is a top-tier choice for any self-contained traveller.

Site Information

• Location: At the Gin Gin Showgrounds, on the southern side of the township.
• Site Suitable For: Self-contained vehicles of all sizes, including big rigs.
• Road Access: Sealed roads to the site.
• Site Surface: Large, level grassy areas.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a donation-based/low-fee stop with a 48-hour maximum stay.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: 48 hours.
• Facilities: Toilets, dump point, rubbish bins. No showers or power.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, some tables are available.
• Potable Water: Yes, a tap for potable water is available.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for all major carriers.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Permitted, with considerate use for other campers.
• Number of Sites Available: Very large open area that can accommodate many vehicles.
• Essentials to Bring: It is best to be self-contained with your own shower and power. A donation is expected.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are permitted on a leash.
• Fishing: Lake Monduran (approx. 25 km away) is famous for Barramundi fishing.
• Short Walks: Easy and pleasant walk into the Gin Gin town centre.

Local Amenities

All of Gin Gin’s amenities are within walking distance or a very short drive.

• Local Pubs:
  • Gin Gin Hotel (approx. 1 km)
  • The Royal Hotel (approx. 1.2 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • Both local hotels, plus multiple cafes, bakeries, and takeaway shops in town.
• Local Attractions:
  • Gin Gin Historical Museum
  • Boolboonda Tunnel
  • Lake Monduran
  • The ‘Wild Scotsman’ Morgan monument
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Gin Gin Central Motel & Caravan Park (approx. 1.5 km)
  • Lake Monduran Holiday Park (approx. 25 km)
• Next Free Camps:
  • Apple Tree Creek Rest Area (24hr, approx. 35 km south)
  • Booyal Rest Area (24hr, approx. 15 km north)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple service stations are available in Gin Gin.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

Gin Gin has a subtropical climate, with mild winters and warm, humid summers.