Coconut Glen

🏕️ Coconut Glen Van Park – Bohle, Townsville QLD

📍 Description & Location

A budget-friendly van park on Ingham Road in Bohle, less than 5 km north of Townsville’s centre. Nestled near residential and light industrial zones, with easy access to major roads and local fuel stations. The well-shaded grounds and simple layout make it a popular stop for travellers looking for affordability and convenience.

🏞️ History

An older-style park dating back to the 1960s, now under new ownership and management. It’s evolved into a clean, basic stopover venue with a focus on affordability and convenience.

🛁 Facilities and Amenities

• 🏊 Outdoor pool with sun lounges

• 🍳 Camp kitchen and BBQ facilities

• 🧺 Coin-operated laundry

• 🚻 Toilets and showers; some recently refurbished

• ♻️ Dump point onsite

• 🏪 Kiosk for gas swap, snacks, and basic essentials

• 🚗 Free parking for vehicles, boats, and extra rigs

• 🐾 Pets welcome on powered/tent sites (application required)

🚐 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Access via sealed Ingham Road, with wide roads for easy reversing

• 🌿 Level sites with powered slabs; suitable for rigs up to 36 ft

• 🔑 Reception open daily; after-hours arrivals supported via caretaker

⭐ Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Powered Sites: Tariff Rate 3

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

• ✉️ Booking: strongly recommended for busy periods

• 📍 Land Manager: Privately operated

• 🏠 Site Type: Formal caravan and camping park

• ⌛ Max Stay: Not specified

• 🐕 Pet Policy: Dogs allowed subject to application; conditions apply

• ❌ Not required to be self-contained

• 🔑 After-hours Access: Supported

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• ⛽ BP service station and roadhouse café adjacent

• 🍴 Dining and pub options ~5 km south in Bohle Plains/Townsville

⛺ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🌲 Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (~18 km NE)

• 🏡 Townsville Lakes Holiday Park (~8 km)

🌟 Nearby Attractions

• 🧭 Magnetic Island ferries (~7 km)

• 🚂 Train line on the park boundary (note for noise)

• 🌉 The Strand beachfront and lagoon (~9 km)

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• ⛽ Fuel, gas refills, and kiosk services adjacent

• 🏤 Small shopping precinct ~1 km north (Bohle Plains)

• 🏬 Townsville CBD (~5 km): supermarkets, pharmacies, clinics

🗣️ Reviews Summary

👍 Positive:

• 😊 Friendly, accommodating owners and staff

• 🚻 Clean amenities and functional pool

• 🐾 Pet friendly and accessible for larger rigs

⚠️ Cautionary:

• 🚂 Noticeable noise from train line and highway

• 🏚️ Older infrastructure and dated facilities in places

• 👥 Some reports of permanent residents and occasional disturbances

❓ Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 🆘 Emergency: Dial 000

• 🏥 Nearest hospital: Townsville University Hospital (~6 km)

• ⛽ Fuel/repairs: BP onsite; full services in Townsville

• 📶 Mobile coverage: Strong Telstra & Optus

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

• 💧 Bring water in hot months; summer temps can be high

✨ Final Note

Coconut Glen Van Park is a handy, no-fuss spot that delivers on value for travellers passing through Townsville. It’s especially useful for those needing an affordable base close to industrial zones, with enough room for larger setups and pets. The noise and older styling may not suit all, but for many it’s a reliable short-term stop.