Bribie Island National Park and Recreation Area Brisbane | Sunshine Coast

Photo credit: Rose Gray © Queensland Government

Bribie Island has beautiful coastal scenery, low-key camping spots and great 4WDing, boating and fishing. Photo credit: © MJL Photography

Be inspired: Bribie Island—beautiful coastal camping close to Brisbane!

Remote empty landscapes, big skies, views to the horizon—you’d think you’d have to travel beyond the Black Stump to find a place like this, wouldn’t you? Well, not so. Photo credit: Leanne Siebuhr © Queensland Government

Be inspired: Explore the Sunshine and Fraser coasts—your go-to weekend escapes!

They’re renowned for surf and sun-drenched beaches, and deservedly-so, but take a closer look and you’ll find the Sunshine and Fraser coasts have so much more in store! Photo credit: Adam Creed © Queensland Government

Be inspired: Favourite hikes for groups of ‘besties and buddies’ around Brisbane

When it comes to bushwalking with your ‘besties’ (friends or family), in Queensland National Parks near Brisbane, you’re truly spoilt for choice! Photo credit: © Queensland Government

Be inspired: Queensland National Parks’ best-loved camping areas

We are truly a nation of coast dwellers, so when it comes to camping holidays, where do we head? To the water, of course! Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Poverty Creek (Bribie) trailer/group camping area

Poverty Creek camping area is a large area that has open grassy sites and shady trees. It is situated on land that was once a cattle property.

Accessible by

  • High clearance 4WD
  • Boat
  • Canoe or kayak

Camping area facilities

  • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
  • Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
  • Toilets (flush)
  • Wood-fired barbecue (BYO wood)
  • Anchoring allowed
  • Tent camping
  • Camper trailer camping
  • Cold showers
  • Shower cubicle (BYO shower)
  • Tent camping beside car
  • Short walk to tent
  • Walking
  • Scenic drive
  • Cultural and historic sites
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Fishing

More information may be available at Poverty Creek (Bribie Island) camping area

Upcoming camping area availability

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Bribie safely and camp with care.