Free Stop Over Areas for Vans and Motor Homes in the Bundaberg Region.
1. Bundaberg - Hinkler Lions Tourist Park
A 24 hr stop at Hinkler Lions Tourist Park is now available for travellers on the Southern outskirts of the city close to the Stockland Shopping Centre and Brothers Sports Club. This parking area offers access to a dump points/potable water and is only available for Self-Contained RV's or Caravans Only. Get Directions»
2. Bundaberg CBD - CMCA RV Park (Coming in early 2018)
CMCA RV Park Bundaberg will provide a low-cost, no-frills accommodation for CMCA members whose vehicles meet the requirements of the CMCA Self Contained Vehicle (SCV) Policy. Vehicles must have on-board fresh water tanks and the ability to contain black and grey water. This CMCA RV Park provides access to a secure place to park, potable water and a dump point to offload black and grey water. CMCA RV Park Bundaberg will be subject to CMCA Smoke Free Policy.
For more information on the progress of the Park go to https://members.cmca.net.au/content/rvparks
3. Avondale Tavern
Provides a convenient stop over for vans and motor homes travelling through. Located approximately 22km north of Bundaberg the area offers a quiet, clean stop over. Get Directions»
4. Yandaran
A 20 hr stop at Yandaran is available for travellers in the street behind the pub. Yandaran is approximately 33km North of Bundaberg. Get Directions»
5. Wallum Rest Area
Located on Childers Road with BBQ shelters and public toilets. Get Directions»
6. Sharon Gorge Nature Park
Located on Gin Gin Road the short stay stop provides seating and public toilets. Overnight stays are restricted to fully self-contained vehicles only (20hr maximum). Get Directions»
7. Norval Park Campground
Is located close to the oceanfront between Rules Beach and Miara. The property has been developed by Council to provide basic 'bush' camping of a zero or minimum facilities nature. Camping at Norval Park Campground is arranged by purchasing a permit and is open to tents and camper trailers only.To get a permit please phone the Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre on 07 4153 8888 or CLICK HERE to go to their website. Caravans, motor homes and camper vans are not permitted. Council will inspect the site regularly to verify and enforce permits for each site. The campsite has a basic toilet facility and hand basin only. Campers must bring their own water supplies with them. Get Directions»
8. Childers
Childers offers a caravan and motorhome parking area just one street back from the Bruce Highway, in Crescent Street. This parking area offers one of the few 'dump points' in the region and is also in close proximity to toilet and barbeque facilities just across the road in Millenium Park. Overnight (or maximum of 20 hours) now permitted for Self-Contained RV's or Caravans Only. Crescent Street is just a 2 minute walk from the historical, leopard tree lined main street of Childers. Get Directions»
- Covered picnic tables
- Toilets - wheelchair accessible - Millenium Park
- Barbeques - Millenium Park
- Dump point
- Suitable for all size vans and motorhomes
- Information Centre is just a few minutes walk away
9. Apple Tree Creek Rest Stop
This is a lovely big park with some great shady trees. There is a War Memorial in the park.
Facilities include:
- Covered picnic tables
- Electric barbeques
- Toilets - wheelchair accessible
- Water - not suitable to drink
- Children's playground
- Rubbish bins provided
- Dog friendly
- Suitable for all sized caravans
There is a maximum stay of 20 hours. This facility is located in Drummond Street, Apple Tree Creek, which runs parallel with the Bruce Highway.
10. Gin Gin Rest Area
Located off the Bruce Highway in Gin Gin. Asphalt access with drive through sites for big rigs and caravans. No power is available. Toilets only are available, however no dump points on site.
Please Note - This rest area is operated by the Department of Transport & Main Roads.
