Huntsville Caravan Park: A Quiet Country Retreat in Historic Maryborough
Despite its tranquil, rural feel, the park is just a few minutes’ drive across the bridge from the heart of historic Maryborough. This makes it an ideal base to discover the city’s many treasures, from the magical Story Bank museum celebrating Mary Poppins creator P.L. Travers, to the magnificent colonial architecture of the Portside precinct. After a day of sightseeing, the park’s refreshing swimming pool is the perfect spot to cool down. The facilities are modern and spotless, with a great camp kitchen and BBQ area for guests to use. Its location also serves as an excellent launchpad for exploring the wider region, including the whale-watching capital of Hervey Bay and the pristine fishing villages of the Great Sandy Strait. For a comfortable, quiet, and exceptionally friendly stay, Huntsville Caravan Park is a top choice.
23 Gympie Rd, Tinana QLD 4650
- Website: Huntsville Caravan Park
- Phone: (07) 4121 4075
- GPS Coordinates: -25.54567, 152.68473
Location Map
Site Details and Facilities
- Location: Quiet setting in Tinana, just south of the Maryborough city centre.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and big rigs, with spacious sites available.
- Road Access: Sealed roads.
- Site Surface: Primarily spacious, shady grass sites.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, powered and unpowered sites are available.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Caters to tourists and longer-term visitors.
- Facilities: Swimming pool, camp kitchen, BBQs, spotless 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.
- Generator Use: Prohibited.
Activities & Essentials
- Essentials to Bring: Swimmers for the pool, comfortable walking shoes for the heritage trails, and a camera.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is very pet-friendly. Please confirm their policy upon booking.
- Fishing: The nearby Mary River is a hotspot for Barramundi fishing.
- Short Walks: A short drive to the beautiful Queens Park and the historic Portside cultural precinct.
Local Amenities
Pubs & Restaurants
- Tinana Hotel: Approx. 1 km
- Lamington Hotel Motel: Approx. 2.5 km
- The Federal Hotel: Approx. 4 km
Local Attractions
- The Story Bank (Mary Poppins Museum): Approx. 4 km
- Maryborough Portside Precinct: Approx. 4 km
- Queens Park: Approx. 4 km
- Military & Colonial Museum: Approx. 4 km
- Hervey Bay (for whale watching): Approx. 38 km
Camping & Travel Resources
- Nearest Caravan Parks: Several other parks are located in Maryborough.
- Next Free Camps: Petrie Park (Tiaro, approx. 28 km south) has a 20-hour rest area.
- Nearest Dump Points: Onsite for guests. A public dump point is at the Maryborough Showgrounds.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Several major service stations are within 2 km.
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Public Toilets: Onsite for guests.
Seasonal Weather Forecast: Maryborough (Fraser Coast)
- Summer (Dec-Feb): Warm to hot and humid, with a high chance of rain and thunderstorms. Averages range from 22°C to 31°C.
- Autumn (Mar-May): Beautiful, warm, and sunny days with lower humidity. A very pleasant time to visit. Temperatures average 17°C to 28°C.
- Winter (Jun-Aug): The peak tourist season. Mild, dry, and sunny days with cool nights. Ideal conditions. Average temperatures from 10°C to 23°C.
- Spring (Sep-Nov): Warms up with lovely sunny conditions and pleasant breezes. Temperatures range from 15°C to 28°C.