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Bauple Rest Area

Bauple, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Bauple Rest Area is a space designed for relaxation and rejuvenation during your travels. A highlight is the onsite mobile cafe, which operates six days a week, offering a range of delicious food options, including highly recommended fish and chips. An ideal spot for a break or an overnight stay, the area offers a peaceful environment to unwind and refuel. Whether you're on the road for a long trip or out for a local adventure, a stop at Bauple Rest Area might just be the perfect addition to your journey.

There is a reliable mobile cafe available 6 days a week 9am-3pm and 6pm Fridays. Very yummy fish and chips too!

How to Get There

The small rest area is on the corner of Bauple Drive and Main Street, opposite the church.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
No Fires

Other Features

Unknown feature
Generators Allowed
Bin
Long Rig
Maximum 20 hrs
Post Box
Mobile Phone Coverage
Overnight Rest Area
Free Overnight Camp
Walking
Home of the Queensland Nut (Also known as the Bauple or Macadamia Nut)

Location

Bauple Rest Area14 Bauple Drive, Bauple, QLD, 4650

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Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

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14 Bauple Drive

Bauple, QLD 4650

Bauple Rest Area

Free · no booking needed