The Rolleston Caravan Park

🏕️ The Rolleston Caravan Park – Rolleston, QLD

A well-maintained and traveller-friendly park in the heart of Rolleston, this caravan park caters to a wide variety of setups—from tents to big rigs. It’s a quiet, pet-friendly park with warm hosts and clean amenities, making it a solid basecamp before heading toward Carnarvon Gorge or west toward Emerald.

🕰️ History

Rolleston sits along the Comet River and has been a service town for the surrounding grazing and resource regions since the late 1800s. The caravan park reflects this rural hospitality—simple, functional, and appreciated by those on long-haul drives or looped around the Carnarvon region.

🚿 Facilities and Amenities

• Powered and unpowered sites (30+ available)

• Ensuite cabins and rooms (basic to mid-range)

• Amenities block – reportedly spotless

• Camp kitchen – full cooking facilities, fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle

• BBQ area

• Laundry room (coin operated)

• Free parking

• Pet-friendly 🐾 (pets allowed on lead; not inside cabins)

• Grassy and slab sites with shade

• Shared outdoor seating and undercover dining

🚙 Vehicle Access

• Easy access via sealed roads; directly off Capricorn Highway

• Suitable for all vehicles including large motorhomes, fifth-wheelers, buses

• Flat, level sites with wide driveways

• Drive-through options available

• Ideal for quick pull-in/pull-out stays

🛌 Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Paid stay

  • Powered sites: from ~$40/night per couple

  • Unpowered sites and cabins also available (prices vary by season)

• Booking recommended, especially during school holidays and Carnarvon travel seasons

• Walk-ins generally welcome in off-peak periods

• Short and medium-stay friendly

• Hosts are known for being accommodating and traveller-savvy

• Park is pet- and kid-friendly, with a relaxed rural atmosphere

🍻 Pubs & Clubs Nearby

• Rolleston Hotel/Motel – short walking distance; meals, drinks, and takeaway

• Rolleston Bowls Club – community vibe; check open hours

• Pub often used by campers as a dinner stop—friendly locals and cold beer

⛺ Nearby Campgrounds

• Lake Brown Camping Area – informal bush camp on the outskirts of town

• Carnarvon Gorge Visitor Area – ~90 mins north, National Park stay

• Consuelo & West Branch Walkers Camps – on Carnarvon Great Walk (multi-day hike)

• Springsure Showgrounds – roadside option further west

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• Carnarvon Gorge – rugged trails, Indigenous art, and creek crossings

• Nuga Nuga National Park – scenic lake and picnic area (4WD access)

• Comet River – for quiet walks and local birdlife

• Minerva Hills Lookout – panoramic views near Springsure

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• Rolleston:

  • Fuel station (unleaded & diesel)

  • General store

  • Small café, post office, and public toilets

  • Limited grocery and camping supplies

• Springsure (1 hr west): larger supermarket, pharmacy, mechanic

• Emerald (2 hrs west): full resupply town

🗣️ Reviews Summary

• Loved for:

  • Peaceful atmosphere and cleanliness

  • Friendly, helpful hosts

  • Easy walking distance to food and pub

• Watch-outs:

  • No pool or playground—basic but tidy setup

  • Limited shade on some sites

  • Peak times can fill quickly—book ahead when possible

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• Mechanics: Available in Springsure or Emerald

• Fuel: Available at Rolleston Service Station

• Emergency contacts:

  • 000 for emergencies

  • Local police station in Rolleston

  • Nearest hospital: Springsure (basic) or Emerald (major)

• Mobile reception:

  • Telstra strong, Optus variable

• CB UHF: Channel 40 (standard for local highway traffic)

📝 Final Note

The Rolleston Caravan Park is one of those classic inland parks that does exactly what you need it to—quiet, friendly, clean, and convenient. It’s an ideal base to rest before heading into the wilderness or continuing across the Capricorn Highway.