
Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve

Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve
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Located in Queensland, Australia, Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve offers ample space for camping, making it ideal for large gatherings. Set close to a creek but with advisories around weather conditions to avoid boggy soils. There's no water availability but it provides flushing toilets above the higher grounds. It also features a boat ramp, although challenging for 2WD vehicles due to its steep and unsealed nature. A perfect outdoorsy retreat that could get busy during long weekends. Note, fires are permitted in designated spaces only.
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Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve•Bowenville-Norwin Road, Wainui, QLD, 4404
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Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve
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