O'Connell River Tourist Park

⛺ O’Connell River Tourist Park – Bloomsbury QLD

📍 Description & Location

Nestled beside the Bruce Highway on the peaceful banks of the O’Connell River, this shaded, garden-like park provides a restful stop for travellers. Mature trees line grassy sites, and the gentle sound of flowing water sets an easygoing mood in this rural escape.

🕰️ History

The park sits on the traditional lands of the Jangga people, long connected to the waterways and country around Bloomsbury. Over time, it has grown into a friendly, family-run park that caters to those needing a quiet break between coastal and inland adventures.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• Powered and unpowered caravan/RV sites

• Toilets and hot showers

• Outdoor BBQ area

• Laundry facilities

• Riverfront shady spots

• Dump point available

🚐 Vehicle Access

• Sealed highway access and interior dirt/gravel roads

• Suitable for caravans, campervans, motorhomes, and large rigs

• Easy turning areas and drive-through suitability

• Accessible year-round; minor flooding may restrict access in very wet conditions

🛏️ Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Site Type: Formal caravan park with powered and unpowered sites

• Power Sites: Tariff Rate 3

• Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 2

• (Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• Booking: Recommended, especially on weekends

• Managing Authority: Privately run

• Maximum Stay: Not specified

• Pet Policy: Dogs allowed on leash

• Self‑Contained: Not required

• Access Notes: Park typically closes late; confirm arrival times

• Contact Info: Phone (07) 4947 5148 | Website available

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• Bloomsbury Hotel – Classic country pub with meals and cold drinks, ~5 min

• Capricorn Cottage Cafe – Breakfast, coffee, and river views, ~5 min

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• Woodgate Beach Campground – Coastal, council-managed camping with basic facilities, ~40 min east

• Lake Proserpine Campground – Lakeside, informal camping with boat ramp, ~45 min north

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• O’Connell River birdlife – Great spot for fishing and wildlife watching

• Cape Palmerston National Park – Coastal drives, beach camping, and bushwalking, ~30 min east

• Bloomsbury Art & Craft Market – Occasional local markets held nearby

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• Bloomsbury Store – Basic groceries, fuel, and take‑away food, walkable

• Bucasia & Proserpine – Supermarkets, petrol, pharmacy, and clinic (20–30 min away)

💬 Reviews Summary

Good Points:

• Quiet riverside setting under large shade trees

• Friendly, easy-going management and community feel

• Dump point and good site variety praised

• Convenient highway location

Heads-Up:

• Limited mobile signal; best on Telstra

• Some grassy spots may be uneven; unpowered sites may have softer ground

• Amenities are clean but basic

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• Emergency: Call 000

• Nearest Hospital: Proserpine (~25 min drive)

• Fuel: Available at Bloomsbury Store and nearby towns

• Mobile Coverage: Telstra reliable; Optus/Vodafone variable

• Auto Services: Mechanics in Proserpine

• UHF Channels: Road = 40 | Emergency Only = 5

🧭 Final Note

O’Connell River Tourist Park is a peaceful highway retreat with a charming riverside atmosphere—perfect for an overnight stop or peaceful few nights. With reliable amenities and a shady riverside ambiance, it provides a welcome break for travellers en route.