Proserpine Holiday Park

⛺ Proserpine Holiday Park – Proserpine QLD

📍 Description & Location

Set just off the Bruce Highway in the heart of Proserpine, this leafy, family-friendly caravan park offers an unbeatable townside base. Bordered by a local water park, sports facilities, and green spaces, it’s a top pick for travellers looking for convenience without sacrificing shade and space. Expect a flat, easily navigable layout within walking distance to shops and services.

🕰️ History

Proserpine stands on the traditional lands of the Gia people, and grew in the late 1800s as a vital hub for sugarcane farming. The holiday park developed alongside the town’s recreational footprint, serving seasonal workers, tourists, and sports visitors alike. Its location beside key community venues reflects its civic roots.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• 56 powered sites and 16 unpowered sites

• Flushing toilets and hot showers

• Camp kitchen with BBQs and seating

• Coin-operated laundry

• Free adjacent access to swimming pool and water park

• Shaded picnic areas with shelters

• Dump point available

🚐 Vehicle Access

• Fully sealed internal access roads

• Suitable for all rigs including large motorhomes and caravans

• Drive-through sites available

• No steep grades or tight turns

🛏️ Stay Information (as at July 2025)

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

• Power Sites: Tariff Rate 4

• Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 4

• (Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• Booking: Recommended; essential during peak sporting events or school holidays

• Managing Authority: Whitsunday Regional Council

• Maximum Stay: Not specified

• Pet Policy: Dogs allowed on leash

• Self‑Contained: Not required

• Access Notes: Open daily 8 am–6 pm; after-hours entry by arrangement

• Contact Info: Phone 07 4945 0490 | Email available | Website available

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• Proserpine Bowls Club – Casual dining, TAB, and functions; right next door

• Prince of Wales Hotel – Historic pub with meals and live music, ~5 min walk

• Proserpine Golf Club – Bistro and bar overlooking fairways, linked to park entry

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• Gunna Go Holiday Park – Smaller bush-style park, ~6 km north

• Lake Proserpine Campground – Free camping with lake access, ~20 min drive

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• Proserpine Water Park – Family-friendly splash zone, next door

• Proserpine Museum – Regional artefacts and displays, short walk

• Lake Proserpine – Boating, fishing, and bushwalks inland

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• Supermarkets, petrol stations, and pharmacy in Proserpine township

• Weekend markets with produce, baked goods, and crafts

• Clinics and GP services within 1 km

💬 Reviews Summary

Positive Aspects:

• Central location and ease of access

• Clean amenities and free pool use

• Friendly staff and low-key vibe

• Pet friendly and well shaded

Cautionary Aspects:

• Reception limited outside core hours

• Variable mobile reception (best with Telstra)

• Sites may be close together when busy

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• Emergency: Call 000

• Nearest hospital: Proserpine Hospital (~5 min drive)

• Fuel: Caltex and Puma in town

• Mobile Coverage: Strongest with Telstra

• Auto Services: Nearby mechanics in Proserpine

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

🧭 Final Note

For travellers who want townside access and flat, fuss-free camping with added local perks like a public pool and parkland next door, Proserpine Holiday Park is a dependable choice. It’s an easy overnighter or multi-day stop for those heading to or from the Whitsundays.