Maryborough Showgrounds Camping – Your Gateway to the Fraser Coast

Located in the heart of one of Queensland’s oldest and most historically significant cities, the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park is a premier low-cost camping destination for travellers exploring the Fraser Coast. This massive, well-equipped facility offers a friendly and convenient base for caravans, motorhomes, and big rigs, making it an ideal stopover on the Bruce Highway. The showgrounds are renowned for their vast, open, and grassy spaces, providing plenty of room to spread out and enjoy a relaxing stay. It is the perfect launchpad for discovering the rich heritage of Maryborough—the birthplace of Mary Poppins author P.L. Travers—and for organising adventures to the world-famous K’gari (Fraser Island) and the whale-watching capital of Hervey Bay.

The amenities at the Maryborough Showgrounds are a major highlight, offering exceptional value for a very modest fee. Visitors have access to a large number of powered and unpowered sites, multiple clean amenities blocks with toilets and hot showers, laundry facilities, and a public dump point. The friendly on-site caretakers ensure the grounds are secure and well-maintained, adding to the pleasant atmosphere. The showgrounds are conveniently located, just a short drive from Maryborough’s beautifully preserved heritage city centre, with its full range of supermarkets, shops, and grand old pubs. From here, you can walk the Mary Poppins trail, explore the magnificent Queens Park, delve into military history at the Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial, or try your luck fishing in the Mary River. For a spacious, affordable, and perfectly positioned base to explore this fascinating region, the Maryborough Showgrounds is a practically perfect choice.

Site Information

• Name: Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park
• Address: 23349 Bruce Hwy, Maryborough West QLD 4650, Australia
• Phone Number: +61 7 4122 3584

• GPS Coordinates: -25.503527, 152.667283

• Website: frasercoast.qld.gov.au/maryborough-showgrounds-and-equestrian-park

Campground Details

• Location: At the Maryborough Showgrounds, on the western edge of the city, just off the Bruce Highway.
• 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: 7 days.
• Facilities: Powered and unpowered sites, toilets, hot showers, dump point, laundry facilities.
• Potable Water: Yes, available on site.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for all major carriers.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• 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.
• Essentials to Bring: Cash for fees, good walking shoes for exploring the heritage city.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are very welcome but must be on a leash at all times.
• Fishing: Excellent fishing for Barramundi and Threadfin Salmon in the Mary River.
• Short Walks: Plenty of space for walks around the showgrounds and connection to city walking paths.

Local Amenities & Attractions

• Local Pubs:
  • The Lamington Hotel Motel: Approx. 3 km
  • The Carriers Arms Hotel Motel: Approx. 4 km
  • The Federal Hotel: Approx. 5 km
• Places to Eat:
  • Portside Cafe & Restaurant: Approx. 6 km
  • Toast Espresso Bar: Approx. 5 km
  • Extensive options in the Station Square shopping centre and the city’s CBD.
• Local Attractions:
  • Story Bank (Mary Poppins Museum): Approx. 6 km
  • Queens Park and the Mary River Parklands: Approx. 6 km
  • Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial: Approx. 6 km
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Wallace Motel & Caravan Park: Approx. 4 km
  • Maryborough Caravan & Tourist Park: Approx. 6 km
• Next Free Camps:
  • Tiaro Memorial Park (basic, 24-hour stop): Approx. 30 km south.
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • Located on-site at the showgrounds.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple major 24/7 stations located within a 2-3 km radius.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available on-site.
• Public Toilets (offsite):
  • Located in Queens Park and throughout the city centre.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

• Dry Season (Apr-Oct): The ideal time to visit. Days are warm, sunny, and dry with pleasant nights. The peak season for tourists. Temperatures average 14°C to 27°C.
• Wet Season (Nov-Mar): Hot and very humid, with a high likelihood of heavy tropical downpours and thunderstorms. This is the prime Barramundi fishing season. Temperatures average 22°C to 31°C.