Town & Country Caravan Park

🏕️ Town & Country Caravan Park – West End (Townsville), QLD

📍 Description & Location

Located at 16 Kings Road in the West End suburb of Townsville, Town & Country Caravan Park is a well-established, mid-sized park nestled next to the Townsville Showgrounds. It offers a suburban setting just 1 km from the city centre and major shopping areas.

🔧 Facilities & Amenities

• ⚡ 57 powered sites & 30 unpowered sites for caravans, campers & motorhomes

• 🚿 Shared restrooms and hot showers, centrally located

• 💧 Potable water from taps

• 🧺 Laundry facilities with washing machines

• 🍖 BBQ grills and a group kitchen area

• 🏨 On-site cabins and onsite caravans available

🚙 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Drive-through slab sites for caravans and motorhomes

• 🚗 Easy access via King Road; adjacent to Showgrounds

🏕️ Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Type: Formal caravan park

• Power Sites: Tariff Rate 4

• Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 2

• Note: (Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• Booking: Recommended, particularly during local events

• Authority: Privately managed

• Site Type: Powered & unpowered caravan/motorhome sites + cabins

• Max Stay: Not specified; verify with park

• Pet Policy: Pets allowed (confirm on booking)

• Self‑containment: Not required—facilities provided

• Check-in after 14:00; Check-out by 12:00

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 West End Hotel (heritage-listed, ~1 km): Historic pub offering casual meals and beers

• 🍻 On-site Showgrounds events and bars within walking distance

• 🍷 Cafés along nearby West End shopping strip

⛺ Nearby Campgrounds

• BIG4 Rowes Bay Beachfront Holiday Park (~3 km): Coastal park with full amenities

• Coral Coast Tourist Park (~2 km): Family-friendly, powered sites and cabins

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 🛍️ Castletown Shopping Centre (~300 m): Coles, Woolworths, eateries

• 🏖️ The Strand (~2 km): Beachfront esplanade with walks, pools, cafes

• 🏰 Kissing Point Fort & Jezzine Barracks (~3 km): Historic sites and picnic areas

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🛒 Castletown Plaza (~200 m): Supermarket, fuel, shops

• 🏥 Townsville CBD (1 km): Full medical centre, pharmacies

• ⛽ Service Stations in nearby suburbs

⭐ Reviews Summary

👍 Positives:

• 🌳 Spacious, shady slab sites with good amenity access

• 🏡 Friendly, helpful management

• 🧼 Clean and well-maintained facilities

⚠️ Caution:

• 🏚️ Amenities are dated but functional

• 🚨 Mixed reviews on safety—some concerns over break-ins

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 📞 Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance): 000

• ⛽ Fuel: Nearby service stations in West End and Castle Hill area

• 📡 Mobile & Wi‑Fi: Park provides Wi‑Fi; mobile coverage strong

• 📻 UHF Channels: Road = 40; Emergency Only = 5

• 🛠️ Mechanical: Multiple mechanics in West End suburb

• 🎒 Tip: Park is busy during show and event periods—book early

📝 Final Note

Town & Country Caravan Park offers a convenient, well-equipped base close to Townsville’s city centre and local attractions. With powered slabs, cabins, clean facilities, and a relaxed suburb vibe, it suits families, couples, and touring travellers alike. Be aware of periodic local events and mixed safety feedback—stay alert and enjoy your stay.