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Calliope River South Rest Area

4 Ratings

Features

Popular

  • Pets Allowed
  • Free
  • Toilets
  • Swimming
  • Allows fires

Popular

  • Pets Allowed
  • Free
  • Toilets
  • Drinking Water
  • BBQ Areas
  • Powered sites
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Allows fires

Activities

  • Water slide
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Walking Trails
  • 4WD Trails
  • Bar

Type

  • Next to car
  • Allotted Site
  • Short walk to car
  • Caravans
  • Camper Trailers
  • Glamping
  • Cabins Available
  • Pub

For Kids

  • Jumping pillow
  • Horse riding
  • Kids play park
  • Organised kids activities
  • TAWK Supporters

Ownership

  • National Parks
  • State Forest
  • Independent
  • BIG4
  • Kui Parks
  • Aspen Parks
  • Discovery Holiday Parks
  • Family Parks
  • Reflections
  • Top Parks
  • NRMA
  • Holiday Haven
  • Ingenia

Access

  • Hike in
  • Car
  • 4WD only
  • Disabled Access

Other

  • Firewood for sale
  • Boat Ramp Nearby
  • Wifi
  • Phone Reception
  • Dump Spot
  • Garbage
  • Swimming pool
  • Water (Non Drinking)
  • Laundry
  • Coffee Nearby
  • Boat Cleaning Facilities
  • Cafe onsite
  • 4WD beach driving

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4 Reviews

Braydon M.
4 months ago

Very nice spot to pull up for your travels, fairly busy during the holiday period however most people here were considerate about their noise levels.

Laia S.
4 years ago

11-08-2020 IS CLOSED BECAUSE COVID DNT COME!!!!

Catheryn
4 years ago

This campsite is so spacious and flat, and next to a gorgeous river. There is even a fireplace by the river. Toilet block is clean, two gazebos with tables and chairs. It's peaceful.

Amber S.
5 years ago

Stayed on the south side. Access via old Bruce Highway from south side of over the big new bridge. Large hard sand area. Toilet and tables up the top. Saltwater so could have Crocodiles Lots of other... Read more

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Top Questions

Little Big Trips 2 years ago
Question:

Is this rest stop open again?

Answer:
Emily S. 3 years ago
Question:

Is this site currently open again?

Answer:

Location

Old Bruce Hwy,
River Ranch,
Queensland

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Details

Listing type
Rest Area
Caravans
Yes

Average temperature

January
L 23°C
H 32°C
February
L 23°C
H 32°C
March
L 22°C
H 31°C
April
L 20°C
H 29°C
May
L 17°C
H 26°C
June
L 15°C
H 24°C
July
L 14°C
H 24°C
August
L 15°C
H 25°C
September
L 17°C
H 27°C
October
L 19°C
H 29°C
November
L 21°C
H 30°C
December
L 22°C
H 31°C
Source: Meteostat

Closest

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34.44 km

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9.97 km

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155.79 km

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155.12 km

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