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.