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Baden Powell Park Scout Campsite Samford
Nestled away in Samford Valley HOLIDAY CAMPING TIPS
The beautiful Baden-Powell Park campsite, owned by Scouts QLD, is a 150-acre leafy green
site within walking distance of the quaint Samford Village. The site boasts a 25m swimming
pool, endless walking tracks, hot water showers, a large dam with plenty of fish. There is
also equipment for hire, such as Mountain Bikes. There are various accommodation options • Always take plenty of fresh drinking water. A lot of campsites only offer potable water, which is fine
available to public campers, so if you prefer the glamping option, you can hire a bell tent. for bathing and extinguishing campfires. If you need to use the water for drinking, it MUST be boiled
Bunk huts are also available or powered sites for you to park your caravan. Bookings are for a minimum of ten minutes.
essential, and the campsite is sometimes not available due to Scouting events. Please check • Not all campsites allow campfires, so it is best to check beforehand. It is also advisable to check
availability through the Scouts QLD Bookings Office - bookings@scoutsqld.com.au or (07) whether there are any current fire bans in place.
3721 5737. • Bring firewood. Often you will see roadside signs with local residents selling pre-cut wood. It is ILLE-
Toorbul Caravan Park GAL to collect wood (even dead branches) in National Parks and you could face a hefty fine if caught!
Boaters and fishers dream! Campfires must be contained and extinguished properly with water. Wildfires can start from embers.
Be responsible!
Boating and fishing in the adjacent pristine waters of the Pumicestone Passage makes • Ensure you deflate your tyres for beach driving, around 16psi is the standard. Check the tides guide!
Toorbul Caravan Park the ideal getaway spot for the fishing and water sports enthusiast. • 50+ Sunscreen, Bushmans 40 deet (insect repellant), a fully stocked first aid kit, a pair of thongs for
Boat ramp, fishing supplies, convenience store and tavern are all within 400 metres of showering, torches and a packet of baby wipes are absolute essentials.
the park in this peaceful seaside community. Kangaroos wandering the streets in the late • Do not feed the native wildlife! Ensure all food is secured and away from the reach of all wildlife or
afternoon make this a unique holiday location! The park offers good facilities for caravan
and campers including a BBQ area, large amenities block, and coin operated laundry. It you may find it all gone whilst you are away from the campsite or sleeping.
is recommended that bookings be made well in advance to ensure availability of a site. • It pays to look around for ant nests and insect holes prior to pitching tents and gazebos.
For more information, visit - www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/toorbul-caravan-park/ • Arrive at your campsite while there is still plenty of daylight, setting up camp can be quite time con-
accommodation/ suming and setting up in the dark isn’t as fun as it might sound.
Murrenbong Scout Campsite Kurwongbah • Some campsites don’t offer rubbish disposal, pack some garbage bags and make sure your campsite
has no rubbish laying around before leaving.
Peaceful camping setting • Lay a ground sheet (most tents come with one) or a tarp at the entrance to the tent and make it a no
Located just 30mins north of Brisbane in the spectacular suburb of Kurwongbah shoe zone. This prevents a lot of dirt inside the tent and makes for a more comfortable sleep.
is the gorgeous Murrenbong Campsite. Known for its traditional bush camping, • It’s a good idea to leave the netting on the tent entrance zipped up at all times, except for entering
walking trails and large dam, the Scouts QLD campsite offers a peaceful setting and exiting, unless you want to share a bed with snakes, spiders and mosquitoes!
for even the most basic camper to spend a few days to recharge and get away from
the hustle and bustle of life. The Murrenbong Campsite offers bush camping, non- • Make a list of what you intend to pack but bear in mind that you’ll likely still forget something! Don’t
powered sites and has a bunk hut and dining hall/kitchen for larger groups that forget the coffee!
wish to stay onsite. Bookings are essential and can be made with the onsite staff. • Check for ticks! Enjoy the serenity!
Booking contact details - bookings@murrenbong.org.au or (07) 3285 5408.

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