Collinsville Showground QLD

🏕️ Collinsville Showground (Collinsville, QLD)

📍 Description & Location

Located at 19 Railway Road, adjacent to the Collinsville Workers Club, this spacious showground offers free camping for self-contained vehicles. It's a practical, community-oriented stop just a short walk from town, ideal for caravanners, campervans, trailers, and tents.

🏞️ History

Managed by Whitsunday Regional Council, the showground has long served travellers and locals alike. It links to Collinsville’s mining heritage and regularly hosts community events, acting as the town’s informal rest hub.

🚿 Facilities and Amenities

• Free potable water and on-site dump point

• Flushing toilets and showers (showers incur a small fee at the Workers Club)

• Accessible amenities, including disabled toilets and showers

• Adjacent to the Workers Club for meals and hot showers ($2)

• Wheelchair-accessible facilities

• Pet-friendly (dogs on leash)

• No gas refill, camp kitchen, or BBQ area—bring your own setup

🚗 Vehicle Access

• Large grassy campground with sealed access roads

• Drive-through layout suitable for caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, and tents

• Easy highway access and ample room to manoeuvre

📝 Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• FREE overnight stays for up to 72 hours (contact council directly)

• Booking: Not required—first-come, first-served

• Authority: Whitsunday Regional Council

• Site Type: Showground campground

• Maximum stay: 72 hours

• Pet Policy: Dogs allowed on leash

• Self-containment: Required for vehicles staying overnight

• Access notes: Check-in not needed; showers payable at the Workers Club

• Contact: Whitsunday Regional Council – info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• Collinsville Workers Club (adjacent): Meals, bar, showers

• Bowen River Hotel (~1 km): Historic country pub

• Collinsville Golf Club (~800 m): Drinks, relaxed atmosphere

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• Collinsville Caravan Park (~1 km): Powered/unpowered sites with dump point

• Gumlu Tavern Caravan Park (~35 km N): Simple powered grounds

🌿 Nearby Attractions

• Coalface Experience & Mining Museum: Delve into local history

• Collinsville Pool & Parklands: Swimming and picnics

• Bowen River Weir (~20 km): Fishing and scenic water views

🏪 Nearest Supplies

• Collinsville town centre (~500 m): Supermarket, bakery, pharmacy, fuel

• Workers Club: Hot showers, meals, social hub

⭐ Reviews Summary

Positives:

• Free, centrally located, and well-kept with essential amenities

• Dump point, water, and shower access via nearby club

• Ideal for a short-term stay before heading north or west

Cautions:

• No reservation system—arrive early to secure a spot

• Coal train and highway noise at times

• Self-contained vehicles recommended; limited covered shelter

🆘 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• Emergency: 000

• Fuel: Available in Collinsville (~500 m)

• Mobile Signal: Reliable (Telstra best)

• Mechanic: Service shop in town

• UHF Channels:

  • Road Channel = 40

  • Emergency Only = 5

• Tip: Use the nearby Workers Club for a warm shower and meal

📝 Final Note

Collinsville Showground is a no-frills, friendly, and well-equipped free camping spot—perfect for travellers seeking a convenient and community-rich stop. With basic amenities, walkable town access, and a structured 72-hour limit, it’s a welcome break on the road, especially for self-contained travellers.