Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park

🏕️ Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park – Ayr QLD

PAID CAMP

📍 Description & Location

Located at 228–240 Queen Street in Ayr, this well-established caravan park is shaded by mature trees, centrally positioned just a short walk from the Ayr town centre, public pool, library, and theatre.

🏞️ History

Originally developed under the BIG4 brand, the park now operates independently as a long-term friendly accommodation hub with gardens, cabins, and full camping services.

🛁 Facilities and Amenities

• 🔌 Drive-through powered slabs and grassy powered/unpowered sites

• 🚽 Two spacious amenity blocks including accessible facilities

• 🚰 Camp kitchen and BBQ area

• 🧺 Guest laundry with washing machines and dryers

• 🛍️ Small kiosk/store onsite

• 🏊 Shaded pool area and saltwater spa for guests

• 🪁 Playground and communal picnic shelters

• ♻️ Dump point available on-site and open to public use

• 🐾 Pet-friendly options available (prior arrangement)

🚐 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Easily accessible via Queen Street from the Bruce Highway; sealed roads throughout

• ↔️ Generous drive-through site layout, suitable for large caravans and motorhomes

• 🌳 Internal shaded roads allow for relaxed manoeuvring

⭐ Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• ✨ Powered Sites: Tariff Rate 3

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

• 📞 Booking: Recommended—especially for powered/pet sites during busy periods

• 📍 Land Manager: Independent privately operated park

• 🏠 Site Type: Formal caravan park with powered/unpowered camping, cabins, and villas

• ⌛ Max Stay: Not publicly specified—confirm with operator

• 🐕 Pet Policy: Dogs allowed in pet-approved powered sites with permission

• ❌ Not required to be self-contained

• 🔑 After-hours Access: Reception open 24 hours for campers

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Coutts Commercial Hotel (~300 m): meals, beers, and central pub atmosphere

• ☕ Chill Parlour café next door: casual dining, coffee and snacks

⛺ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🏕️ Discovery Parks – Ayr (~10 km): resort-style park with pool and facilities

• 🌾 Alva Beach free camping (~5 km from park): suitable for self-contained travellers

🌟 Nearby Attractions

• 🏞️ Ayr Nature Display and Burdekin Theatre within walking distance

• 🌴 Alva Beach for swimming, fishing, and seasonal windsurfing (~5 km east)

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🛍️ Small onsite kiosk for basics

• ⛽ Main supermarket, pharmacy, and full fuel station in Ayr town centre (~500 m)

🗣️ Reviews Summary

👍 Positive:

• 🌳 Lovely shady trees, lawned sites, and pleasant park aesthetics

• ✅ Friendly and accommodating management with well-maintained facilities

• 🛣️ Great drive-through layout and close proximity to town

⚠️ Cautionary:

• 🌧️ Park kitchen occasionally noted as needing better cleaning

• 📶 Mobile reception varies—Telstra more reliable

❓ Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 🆘 Emergency: Dial 000

• 🏥 Nearest Hospital: Ayr Hospital (~2 km)

• ⛽ Fuel & Repairs: Nearby service stations on Queen Street; full support in Ayr

• 📶 Mobile: Telstra preferred; Optus patchy

• 📢 UHF Channels: Road—40, Emergency—5

✨ Final Note

Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park provides a peaceful, well-shaded, and central base for travellers seeking both quiet respite and town convenience. Excellent facilities—drive-through sites, pool, camp kitchen, and cabins—make it ideal for both short and extended stays. Friendly staff and mature grounds ensure a pleasant experience near Ayr’s town centre.