Goomeri Showgrounds Camping – Home of the Great Australian Pumpkin Roll

Located in the charming country town of Goomeri, the Goomeri Showgrounds is a fantastic and highly popular low-cost camping destination, famously known as the home of the iconic Goomeri Pumpkin Festival. This welcoming, community-run facility provides a spacious and convenient base for travellers exploring the beautiful South Burnett region. The showgrounds boast vast, flat, and shady grassy areas, with plenty of room for all types of caravans, motorhomes, and campers. It’s an ideal place to experience genuine country hospitality, especially during the last weekend in May when the whole town comes alive for a weekend of pumpkin-themed fun, culminating in the Great Australian Pumpkin Roll down Policeman’s Hill.

The amenities at the Goomeri Showgrounds are excellent for a budget-friendly camp, offering great value for a modest fee. Visitors have access to a large number of powered and unpowered sites, clean amenities blocks with toilets and hot showers, laundry facilities, and a dump point. The friendly on-site caretakers ensure the grounds are safe, clean, and well-organised. The showgrounds are perfectly located within easy walking distance of Goomeri’s heritage-listed town centre, where you can enjoy a meal at a classic country pub, browse the quaint shops, or visit the local bakery. The grounds also serve as a perfect launchpad for exploring the South Burnett wine trail around Moffatdale, fishing at the Bjelke-Petersen Dam, or simply enjoying the scenic drives through the surrounding farmland. For a fun, affordable, and well-equipped stay in a true Queensland country gem, the Goomeri Showgrounds is an unmissable stop.

Site Information

• Name: Goomeri Showgrounds
• Address: Moore St, Goomeri QLD 4601, Australia
• Phone Number: +61 437 515 792

• GPS Coordinates: -26.185714, 152.069648

• Website:

Campground Details

• Location: At the Goomeri Showgrounds, within easy walking distance of the town centre.
• Site Suitable For: All vehicle types, from tents to the largest motorhomes and fifth-wheelers.
• Road Access: Sealed road access.
• Site Surface: Mostly flat grass.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, low-cost camping with fees payable to the on-site caretaker.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management for stays longer than one week (excluding festival times).
• Facilities: Powered and unpowered sites, toilets, hot showers, dump point, laundry facilities.
• Potable Water: Yes, available on site.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Good for Telstra; service for other carriers may be limited.
• TV Reception: Good.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Strictly prohibited.
• Generator Use: Permitted with consideration for others, but powered sites are plentiful.
• Number of Sites Available: Huge, unmarked area with capacity for hundreds of vans, especially during the festival.
• Essentials to Bring: Cash for fees, walking shoes, and a sense of fun for the pumpkin festivities.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are very welcome but must be on a leash at all times.
• Fishing: Excellent freshwater fishing at nearby Bjelke-Petersen Dam.
• Short Walks: Pleasant walks around the showgrounds and through the historic town of Goomeri.

Local Amenities & Attractions

• Local Pubs:
  • Goomeri Hotel: Approx. 1 km
  • The Grand Hotel, Goomeri: Approx. 1 km
  • The Royal Hotel Murgon, Murgon: Approx. 25 km
• Places to Eat:
  • Goomeri Bakery: Approx. 1 km
  • The Dusty Hill Vineyard & Restaurant, Moffatdale: Approx. 20 km
  • Bistro meals available at both local hotels.
• Local Attractions:
  • Goomeri Pumpkin Festival (last Sunday in May)
  • South Burnett Wine Trail (Moffatdale wineries): Approx. 20 km
  • Bjelke-Petersen Dam (Lake Barambah): Approx. 30 km
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Murgon Caravan Park: Approx. 25 km
  • Kilkivan Bush Camping and Caravan Park: Approx. 30 km
• Next Free Camps:
  • Limited options nearby. Some rest areas allow short stays.
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • Located on-site at the showgrounds.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple stations located in Goomeri.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available on-site.
• Public Toilets (offsite):
  • Located in the main street park (Dickens Park) in Goomeri.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

• Summer (Dec-Feb): Hot and often humid, with a higher chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures frequently in the mid-to-high 30s (°C).
• Autumn (Mar-May): Generally the best time to visit, with warm, sunny days and mild nights. Temperatures average 14°C to 28°C.
• Winter (Jun-Aug): Dry, mild, and sunny days with cold nights and frequent frosts. Average temperatures range from 5°C to 21°C.
• Spring (Sep-Nov): Warm and pleasant, with a chance of rain. The countryside is at its greenest. Temperatures average 11°C to 28°C.