Range Caravan Park

🏕️ Townsville Tourist & Lifestyle Village – Bohle Plains QLD

PAID CAMP

📍 Description & Location

Set at 405 Hervey Range Road in Bohle Plains, this caravan and tourist park offers large powered and unpowered sites surrounded by manicured tropical gardens. Located near the Ring Road, it provides convenient access to Townsville’s university, hospital, and coastal highlights while maintaining a quiet, residential setting.

🏞️ History & Heritage

The park lies on the lands of the Wulgurukaba people, with traditional links to both land and nearby waterways. Previously known as Range Caravan Park, it transitioned into a modern lifestyle and tourist village as the area grew. The broader Bohle Plains region played a role in Townsville’s agricultural and transport expansion over the last century.

🛁 Facilities and Amenities

• 🔌 Powered and unpowered drive-through and slab sites

• 🚽 Clean, modern toilet and shower blocks (accessible)

• 🚰 Potable drinking water throughout the park

• 🧺 Laundry with washers and dryers

• 🍳 Two camp kitchens and covered BBQ areas

• 🛍️ Small kiosk/store for basic supplies

• 🏊 Two swimming pools (recreational and lap)

• 📶 Free Wi‑Fi available

• ♻️ Dump point available for guest and public use

• 🐾 Pet friendly on select powered sites (with prior approval)

🚐 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Easy access via sealed Hervey Range Road off Bruce Highway

• ↔️ Wide internal roads suitable for large caravans and motorhomes

⭐ Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• ✨ Powered Sites: Tariff Rate 3

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

• 📞 Booking: Recommended, especially around school holidays or local events

• 📍 Land Manager: Privately owned and operated

• 🏠 Site Type: Formal caravan park with long-stay and tourist areas

• ⌛ Max Stay: Not publicly stated

• 🐕 Pet Policy: Dogs allowed on leash in designated sites

• ❌ Not required to be self-contained

• 🔑 After‑hours Access: Reception open for 24-hour check-in

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Brothers Leagues Club (~10 km): meals and entertainment

• 🍽️ Local eateries and pubs available in central Townsville

⛺ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🏞️ Bluewater Park (~25 km): basic rest area with amenities

• 🏕️ Discovery Parks – Townsville (~15 km): full-service caravan park with pool

🌟 Nearby Attractions

• 🎓 James Cook University and Townsville Hospital (short drive)

• 🌆 The Strand, Riverway precinct, and Castle Hill lookout within 20 minutes

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🛍️ Groceries, chemist, and fuel available within 5 km

• ⛽ Full shopping centre and mechanical services in Townsville (10–15 km)

🗣️ Reviews Summary

👍 Positive:

• 🌿 Clean and well-kept with tropical landscaping

• 🏊 Multiple pools and excellent communal facilities

• 🐕 Welcoming for pet owners and long-stay travellers

⚠️ Cautionary:

• 🌧️ Site bookings may be limited during university terms or sporting weekends

• 📶 Mobile coverage weaker for some Optus users

❓ Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 🆘 Emergency: Dial 000

• 🏥 Nearest Hospital: Townsville (~10 km)

• ⛽ Fuel & Repairs: Located nearby within the Bohle industrial area

• 📶 Mobile: Best with Telstra; patchy for others

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

✨ Final Note

A solid choice for both short and extended stays, this well-run park offers quality amenities, plenty of space, and a peaceful atmosphere within easy reach of Townsville’s essentials. Ideal for couples, families, or self-guided travellers looking for comfort and convenience.