Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area
Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area
About this campsite
The Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area is a peaceful, picturesque overnight stop located by the scenic Stuart River. Ideal for nature-lovers, the site is teeming with small birds like wrens and finches while Galah's and Cockatoo's nest in the large, shady River Red Gums. With its grassy centre area, encircled by a sandy gravel track and shaded by trees, this pretty, quiet rest stop comes with two small covered picnic tables, offering a serene, albeit occasionally less maintained, experience.
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Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area•Kingaroy-Burrandowan Road, Taabinga, QLD, 4610
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Is Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area in Taabinga, 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: caravans, extensively flooded in feb/mar 2013, pets welcome and day rest area.
What facilities does Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area have?
Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area has caravans, extensively flooded in feb/mar 2013, pets welcome, day rest area, overnight rest area and tent site. That is the short list; 17 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.
Are dogs allowed at Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area?
The record for Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area 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 Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area, 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 Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area?
Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area sits in Taabinga, 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 Soren Hansen Bridge Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| No toilets or water | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Extensively flooded in Feb/Mar 2013 | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| On the bank of the Stuart River | Yes |
| Maximum 20 hrs | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Birdwatching and wildlife | Yes |
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Kingaroy-Burrandowan Road
Taabinga, QLD 4610