Are you thinking of taking a Queensland camping holiday? Why not consider camping at Bargara, a laid back coastal community which is blessed with endless sunshine, pristine beaches, a fabulous food scene and is a steppingstone to the Mon Repos Turtle Centre and the nearby city of Bundaberg.
Bargara is a short 12 km drive to the famous Bundaberg icons, the Bundaberg Rum Distillery and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks. The town is also the gateway to the scenic Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Islands on the Great Barrier Reef.
The Bargara and Bundaberg region is the traditional home of the Taribelang Bunda peoples.
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Bargara Caravan Park QLD Accommodation
You will find a selection of caravan parks Bargara but for easy beachside access our favourite is the BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks Bargara, which is also known as the Bargara Beach Caravan Park.
This popular caravan park Bargara has a choice of powered and unpowered campsites which are well shaded by bushland and located directly across from the golden sands of Nielson Park Beach.
The BIG4 Bargara breeze holiday park Bargara is also an easy walk to the restaurants and shops of Bargara Beach, the family friendly waters of the Basin and seemingly endless shores of Kelly’s Beach.
If you want a relaxing weekend break from cooking, there are food vans serving a variety of take away food options which visit in the evening.
If you are looking for pet friendly caravan parks Bargara Beach delivers as there are plenty of walking tracks to keep your pet well exercised and healthy.
Weather for camping at Bargara
The best thing about camping in Bargara is the subtropical climate. If you are looking to escape a southern winter the weather Bargara QLD will have you enjoying sunny winter days with temperatures between 20 to 10 degrees Celsius from June to August.
During summer Bargara’s balmy weather will have you spending long days at the beach with average temperatures reaching 30 to 21 degrees Celsius between December and February.
The Location
Not only does the BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks Bargara have beach access it also marks the beginning of nature trails which take you through a variety of bush and coastal environments between Nielson Park Beach and Burnett Heads. These peaceful walking trails feature an abundance of birdlife and kangaroos.
Between November and March nearby Mon Repos Beach becomes a nursery for the largest population of nesting marine turtles on the east Australian coastline. During this time, you can join Park Rangers to see turtles nesting or hatching on the nightly Turtle Encounter Tours.
If you love eating out there are plenty of small restaurants, cafes, clubs and pubs to choose from. For those wanting a self-catering holiday there is a Woolworths and Aldi supermarket at nearby Bargara Central Shopping Centre. You will also find a selection of boutiques within the main Bargara foreshore precinct.
Camping at Bargara
When you stay at the Bargara caravan park you will find a good selection of powered and unpowered tent, caravan and motorhome sites which will suit your individual mode of camping.
If you are looking for an authentic off grid camping experience the park has a variety of grassy sites which are shaded by large trees that impart a pleasant bush vibe.
If glamping is more your style you will find a range of powered sites that allow you to have all the comforts of home and still enjoy the outdoorsy camping life.
No matter what method of camping you choose you will find a camp kitchen, modern clean and comfortable amenity blocks featuring showers, toilets and laundry facilities. The park also offers pet friendly accommodation at Bargara Beach.
New to the camping lifestyle?
If you are new to the camping world or thinking of taking up a camping holiday lifestyle a visit to the BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks Bargara is a good start.
We camp often and have visited BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks Bargara three times over the last few years. Each time we visit we stay on powered sites as we work online, and it suits our needs.
We choose to camp in comfort and have a spacious Black Wolf Turbo 300 Lite tent, double high inflatable mattress which is as high as a normal bed, fold up chairs, table and camp kitchen.
When we started camping, we had a gas stove and battery powered lamps but decided to change them over for LED lighting and an induction cooktop as we were always going to use powered campsites.
We thoroughly enjoy our camping way of life as it is so user friendly and can recommend it to anyone who would like to try camping but doesn’t want to give up all the comforts of home.
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Where is Bargara?
Bargara is 384 km north of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland. The Brisbane to Bargara drive takes around four and a half hours making it a great option for long weekends and holidays.
Bargara is 12 km from the city of Bundaberg which is one of the largest small crop and sugar producing regions of Queensland. The drive from Bundaberg to Bargara takes around sixteen minutes.
Last words on Camping at Bargara Queensland Australia
If you are looking for a camping holiday destination which has one of the best climates in Australia, Bargara Queensland may be the place for you!
Bargara is a laid back subtropical paradise which is stinger free and is the perfect destination for holiday makers wanting to escape the city to recharge and get back to nature.
The area offers the best of both worlds with a selection of stunning beaches, is steps from bushland and coastal walking trails but also close enough to a fabulous dining scene, supermarkets and local shopping.
Bargara is also a steppingstone to the Mon Repos Turtle Centre and nocturnal turtle tours which take place between November and March.
Have you visited Bargara in Queensland? What do you love about the region? Feel free to leave a comment as we would love to hear from you!
