Travellers Rest Caravan & Camping Park

🌴✨ Travellers Rest Caravan & Camping Park (Midge Point, QLD)

📍 Description & Location

Nestled on 60 ha of semi‑tropical forest, Travellers Rest offers a serene beachfront escape at the end of Jackson Street in Midge Point, approximately 102 km north of Mackay. The grounds are lush with native trees and shade, opening straight onto a quiet sandy beach—perfect for fishing, fossicking, and long shoreline walks at sunrise. Feel the forest ambience paired with the calming sounds of the sea.

🪶 History

The town of Midge Point holds a quiet spot along the Queensland coast, with strong ties to both agricultural beginnings and coastal fishing culture. The park itself was developed in the 1980s, originally featuring hand-laid slabs and a mango orchard. A unique feature—a dam converted into a swimming pool—reflects the ingenuity of its early days. Traditional bushland BBQs and morning teas have long been part of its welcoming vibe.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• 35 powered sites and 5 unpowered sites

• Toilets and hot showers, including accessible amenities

• Dump point

• Drinking water taps

• Camp kitchen and BBQ areas

• Outdoor pool and spa

• Cleaned amenities block

• Spacious layout with natural shade

• Native wildlife including wallabies and birdlife

• Pets allowed on leash

🚐 Vehicle Access

• Fully sealed road to entrance

• Flat and firm ground throughout

• Suitable for caravans, RVs, and large rigs

• Drive-through sites available

• Grassy areas may soften after heavy rainfall

🛎️ Stay Information

• Power Sites: Tariff Rate 4

• Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 3(Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• Booking recommended, especially during school holidays

• Managed by private operators

• Site type: Formal caravan park

• Maximum stay: not specified

• Pets allowed on leash

• Not required to be self-contained

• Contact: (07) 4947 6120, travelrest2@bigpond.com

• Pool, spa, and communal areas operational (as of July 2025)

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• The Point Tavern (2.2 km): Bar and bistro with relaxed atmosphere

• Midge Point General Store & Café: Local spot for takeaway and essentials

• Laguna Quays Tavern (approx. 6 km): Limited operations currently

🏕 Nearby Campgrounds

• No formal campgrounds within Midge Point; next options are beach camping further south or caravan parks inland toward Bloomsbury or Proserpine.

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• Midge Point Beach: Calm sandy stretch ideal for walks, fishing, and swimming

• Local walking tracks featuring native orchids, rock formations, and lagoon views

• Birdwatching hotspots throughout the forested grounds

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• Midge Point General Store (~2 km): Groceries, fuel, and takeaway

• Bloomsbury (17 km): Supermarket, fuel, medical services

• Whitsunday Coast Airport (24 km): Broader services including pharmacy and car hire

⭐ Reviews Summary

Positive Aspects

• Quiet, scenic bush-meets-beach setting

• Spacious sites with plenty of shade

• Friendly social atmosphere around the communal firepit

• Wildlife viewing opportunities

• Clean and maintained amenities

Cautionary Aspects

• Reception may not be staffed at all hours

• Some amenities have time limits (e.g., timed showers)

• Wet weather can soften grassy areas

• Insect activity—midges present at certain times

🆘 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• Emergency: 000

• Police: Contact via Bloomsbury or Proserpine stations

• Fuel: Available at Midge Point General Store and in Bloomsbury

• Auto repair: Services available in Bloomsbury and Proserpine

• Mobile signal: Generally good at park entrance

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

• Safety tip: Beach and bushwalkers should advise someone before heading out, especially with limited signal near the beach

🧭 Final Note

Travellers Rest offers the perfect blend of peaceful coastal forest camping and convenient amenities, ideal for nature lovers, grey nomads, and families alike. With its shady trees, beachside access, and friendly ambiance, it’s a fine choice for longer stays or a relaxed overnight. Pack insect repellent, check tides before beach walks, and you’re in for a classic coastal escape.