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Gem Air Village Caravan Park

Willows Gemfields QLD

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Category:

Caravan Park

average rating is 4 out of 5
Biloela QLD
Area
QLD: CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
GPS:

-23.4244341, 150.46245349999998

Nearby Sights/Things To Do

Gem Air Village Caravan Park

2 Village Road, Willows Gemfields QLD 4702, Australia

+61 7 4985 5124

🚐 Gem Air Village Caravan Park – Willows Gemfields, QLD

📍 Description & Location

  • Gem Air Village Caravan Park is a friendly, low-key campground located in Willows Gemfields, one of Queensland’s renowned fossicking areas west of Emerald.

  • The park sits in a quiet bush setting and caters to travellers seeking access to the local sapphire fields while offering the essentials of a comfortable rural stay.

  • It’s popular among lap travellers, fossickers, and those looking to unplug in a unique corner of the Central Highlands.

🛠️ Facilities and Amenities

  • Powered and unpowered sites

  • Showers and toilets

  • Camp kitchen and barbecue area

  • Fossicking equipment hire and advice (on site or nearby)

  • Laundry facilities

  • Shade trees and basic outdoor seating

  • Pet-friendly (on leash)

🛻 Vehicle Access

  • Accessible via sealed and gravel roads

  • 2WD suitable in dry conditions

  • Space for caravans, camper trailers, and motorhomes

  • Flat sites and turnaround space for larger vehicles

🕰️ History

  • Willows Gemfields is part of the Central Queensland sapphire fields that gained prominence during the mid-20th century gem rush.

  • Gem Air Village Caravan Park has served fossickers and gem enthusiasts for years as both a base and an informal hub for sharing finds and stories.

  • The broader gemfields area is steeped in fossicking culture, attracting visitors keen on striking a sapphire of their own.

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

  • Rubyvale Caravan Park

  • Sapphire Caravan Park

  • Anakie Gemfields Tourist Park

  • Retreat Creek Camping Area (free bush camping)

🌄 Nearby Attractions

  • Local sapphire fossicking areas in Willows Gemfields

  • Sapphire Gemfields Interpretive Trail

  • Gemfest Festival (held annually across the region)

  • Miners Heritage Walk-in Mine – Rubyvale

  • Historic railway station at Anakie

💬 Reviews Summary

  • “Perfect base for fossicking—friendly owners and clean amenities”

  • “Quiet, out-of-the-way park with the basics done right”

  • “Met fellow travellers over a campfire—good vibe and shade”

  • “Felt like a gemfields local by the end of the week”

🌾 Final Note

  • Gem Air Village is one of those quiet country parks where the dirt under your boots might just hide something blue—relaxing, welcoming, and perfectly placed for digging into the gemfields life.

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