Kershaw Gardens
Kershaw Gardens
About this campsite
Kershaw Gardens, located opposite Stockland Shopping Centre, offers a serene environment ideal for day visits and overnight stops. Despite some areas being fenced off due to previous storm damage, the gardens continue to serve as a popular stopover with a large gravel car park. The site boasts a few picnic tables, including a covered one situated next to a charming creek. Please note that there are no additional facilities at this locale and parking regulations may vary, particularly at the second car park adjacent to the Knight Street roundabout.
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Kershaw Gardens•High Street, Rockhampton, QLD, 4700
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Common questions about Kershaw Gardens
Is Kershaw Gardens free to camp at?
Yes. Kershaw Gardens in Rockhampton, QLD is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: pets welcome, picnic tables, shade and pleasant garden setting.
What facilities does Kershaw Gardens have?
Kershaw Gardens has pets welcome, picnic tables, shade, pleasant garden setting, day rest area and across the road from shopping centre. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at Kershaw Gardens?
The record for Kershaw Gardens lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book Kershaw Gardens online?
We hold no online booking link for Kershaw Gardens, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Kershaw Gardens?
Kershaw Gardens sits in Rockhampton, QLD. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at Kershaw Gardens
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| No toilets yet | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Pleasant garden setting | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Across the road from shopping centre | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Self-contained vehicles only | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| while repairs to gardens continues | Yes |
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