Boonah Border Gate Remote Bush Camp
The Boonah Border Gate remote bush camp is a rugged and primitive camping area located near the state border in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland, Australia. It serves as a base for those looking to explore the scenic beauty of Mount Clunie, Mount Lindesay, and Palen Creek map sheets.
Facilities & Amenities
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Suitable For Tents
Rules
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Amplified music is not permitted. For the benefit of all campers
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Not suitable for children and infants
Additional rules
1) Open fires: Prohibited. Use fuel stoves only.
2) Generator use: Not allowed.
Things to know
The Boonah Border Gate campsite is situated along the State Border and is primarily used by hikers exploring the Scenic Rim. To book a site, walkers need to provide grid references specifying where they intend to camp. The campsite is accessible via several routes, including White Swamp Road, Mount Lindesay Highway, Old Mount Lindesay Road, Tartar Creek Road, and Philip Mountain Road. This camping area doesn't have defined sites; instead, it offers various locations along the State Border where campers can set up. The campsite is best suited for self-sufficient, walk-in camping enthusiasts who are comfortable with minimal amenities. Facilities at the Boonah Border Gate campsite are basic. There are no amenities like toilets, showers, or picnic tables. Essentials to bring drinking water, extra food, first-aid kit, topographic map, compass, torch, warm clothing, wet weather gear, rubbish bags, insect repellent, fuel or gas stove and a small trowel for burying faecal waste. The campsite has average mobile phone coverage, but it's advisable to use the 07 prefix when calling Queensland numbers to ensure proper connectivity.
Neighborhood
The area is ideal for walkers and hikers exploring the surrounding natural beauty. Visitors should come well-prepared to enjoy the tranquility and scenic beauty of the Scenic Rim region while respecting the environment and adhering to camping regulations.