Duaringa Rest Area

Part 8 of our 2022 Adventure

Joys Camp to Duaringa Rest Area 500km
Hervey Bay to Duaringa 3046km

Accommodation:     DuaringaRest Area (McKenzie Park)
Our Rating:              10/10
Cost:                                          
Campfires:              Yes
Image Gallery:        Duaringa Rest Area
Travelling with:        Fiona Ellis, Steve & Mel Conlan

Camp Description

If you're looking for a place to camp, you can head to MacKenzie Park in Duaringa. The park offers a free 48-hour camping experience, and if you wish to donate, you can visit the visitor information centre and talk to the volunteers.

 MacKenzie Park is situated on the eastern side of the town and is known for the rare Duaringa Stringy Bark tree that grows only in this region. The tree, also called 'Budgeroo' by the Aboriginals, can reach up to 10 metres in height and has bushy foliage with small white flowers blooming in spring. The early Aboriginals used the bark of this tree to make baskets, rope, and building materials, and it holds great cultural significance to them.