BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park

BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park, Cluden QLD

PAID CAMP

🌄 Description & Location

Nestled just 12 km south of Townsville CBD off the Bruce Highway, this shady, tropical caravan and holiday park offers a peaceful, family-friendly retreat. It’s framed by palms and lush gardens, with quick access to city amenities and local attractions.

🏞️ History

• 🏡 Operates under the BIG4/Hampshire Holidays group, focusing on comfort and family stays

🧰 Facilities and Amenities

• ⚡ Powered grass and slab sites, including drive‑through access

• 🔌 Unpowered grassy sites available

• 🏊 Outdoor swimming pool, open year-round

• 🍳 Shared camp kitchen with BBQ area and outdoor seating

• 🧺 Communal laundry facilities

• 🌐 Free WiFi in communal areas

• 🚿 Clean shared amenities blocks

• 🐾 Pet‑friendly: dogs allowed on designated sites and select cabins

• 🅿️ Free on‑site parking

• ♿ Accessible grassy sites and cabins

• 🧻 On‑site dump point

🚗 Vehicle Access

• 🚐 All sites accessible by caravans, RVs, and campervans

• 🛣️ Internal roads are paved and well-maintained

• 🧭 Entry via Abbott and Minehane Streets—easy to locate just off the highway

Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• 💰 Tariff Rates:

  • Powered Sites: Tariff Rate 4

  • Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 2(Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• 📅 Booking recommended—online or via phone

• 🏢 Privately managed under BIG4/Hampshire Holidays

• 🏕️ Site type: formal caravan park, landscaped and organized

• ⏳ Max stay limits: not specified

• 🐾 Pet policy: Dogs allowed on leash in designated areas

• 🔐 Gate access during daytime hours; after‑hours entry by code

• 🚿 Not required to be self‑contained

🍺 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍻 A Touch of Salt (~7 km): relaxed waterfront dining

• 🍷 Wild Rice Laos & Thai Cuisine (~7 km): popular casual dining

• 🍺 Castle Hill Hotel (~8 km): casual bar and eatery near scenic lookout

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🌴 Discovery Parks – Townsville (~8 km): caravan park with pool and amenities

• 🌿 BIG4 Eco Resort Townsville (~10 km): eco-accredited, landscaped holiday resort

🎣 Nearby Attractions

• 🏖️ The Strand and Rowes Bay Beach (~8 km): popular for walking, swimming, and picnics

• 🐠 Reef HQ Aquarium (~10 km): marine wildlife and reef education

• ⛰️ Castle Hill Lookout (~8 km): panoramic city and island views

• 🚢 Magnetic Island ferry terminal (~8 km): access to snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🛍️ Fairfield Central (~7 km): supermarkets, fuel, and essentials

• 🏥 Garbutt/North Shore (~10 km): clinics, hardware, auto services

• ⛽ Nome Roadhouse (~1 km): fuel and limited groceries

📋 Reviews Summary

👍 Positive

• 🌿 Shaded, peaceful setting with palms and tidy grounds

• 🙋 Friendly, helpful staff

• 🧼 Clean and well-maintained amenities and pool

⚠️ Cautionary

• 🚧 Some road noise from nearby highway

• 🕰️ Occasional reports of noise from long‑term residents

• 📶 Intermittent WiFi performance in some areas

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• ☎️ Emergency: Dial 000

• 📡 UHF channels: Road = 40, Emergency = 5

• ⛽ Fuel and clinic access: Garbutt/North Shore

• 🔧 Auto repair: available nearby in Garbutt

• 📶 Good mobile signal overall

🧭 Final Note

Ideal for road trippers, families, and pet owners wanting a tidy, shaded site close to Townsville’s city buzz without losing the greenery. Easy to book, easy to reach—just pack earplugs if you're sensitive to road noise and enjoy the city-at-your-doorstep vibe with tropical charm.