Red Rock Bush Camp

21/03/2023

This is not goodbye, but...

This announcement is going out with a heavy heart, a lot of emotion and a bit of fear, as we step into the unknown.

REDROCK BUSH CAMP WILL NOT BE OPENING ITS DOORS AFTER EASTER 2023.

Please believe me when I say this: we feel and share the disappointment and shock. However, unfortunately, this situation is completely out of our control. Redrock Bush Camp will not reopen to drive-in or new booked visitors from Easter 2023.

With sadness we say a huge THANK YOU to the many, many visitors from all over Australia who helped to create a wonderful camp and allowed so many to explore such a rich and untaped part of QLD, and to the myriad of followers, both local and interstate that had us on their TO-DO list for one day.

I will not go into the Bureaucracy and BS that forced us to the tipping point however will say that we are frantically searching for another location that may allow for a contingency plan and allow us to stay and promote CQ and allow both new and existing campers to come and explore the region.

The road ahead certainly looks a bit bumpy, but let’s see where it leads us.

The page will remain active and any further updates will be posted.

Happy Camping.

Jason and Katrina

11/11/2022

If not, the camps are green, the roads are good and the water is flowing on Blackdowns.
Unplug the kids and the other half and get re-connected!

19/10/2022

G'day campers both damp and dry,
The road into Rainbow Falls and the scenic loop have been temporarily closed due the the rain last night.
The rest however is still accessible however caution on the dirt roads is needed.
Our bush camps are temporarily closed to preserve our road but there is still plenty of space in the village and rooms if you need to dry out.
Be sure to msg in advance.
Safe travels

30/09/2022

A big shout out to the crew from Creek to Coast, Roam Aviation and to The Swift family from ARB 4x4 Accessories for helping us bring together a brilliant episode highlighting The Blackdown NP, Red Rock Bush Camp and the Central Queensland Highlands

The Capricorn Way in central Queensland is a terrific way to explore some of the state’s most beautiful national parks.  One such place is Blackdown Tableland National Park. It’s about halfway between Emerald and Rockhampton and boasts deep gorges, spectacular lookouts, scenic waterfalls and ...

06/08/2022

It's a bit wet today.
Due to swimming livestock the bush camps are temporarily out of action!

30/07/2022

A beautiful Sunset at Mitha Boongulla (Blackdown Tablelands), Such a wide skyline and so much to take in.

Thank you Raylene for sharing your picture with us.

28/07/2022

DISREGARD THE MAP!!!!
PLEASE NOTE THAT GOOGLE CAN LIE.

THE TURN TO REDROCK PARK IS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE BLACKDOWNS NP TURN-OFF.

DO NOT DRIVE DOWN THE RAILWAY LINE.

IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO GOOGLE SEVERAL TIMES AND IS OUT OF OUR CONTROL.

THERE IS A LARGE INTERSECTION WITH TURN LANES ON THE HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVWAY.

16/06/2022

Exploring another magnificent part of the rich history of the region.
There are so many things to do on your stay in the Central Highlands.

08/06/2022

NEWS FLASH!

Real world Diamantina River and road update.

We are getting a huge amount of phone calls and reading a large number of inaccurate posts on social media regarding the current flow of water past Birdsville heading south through the Channel Country.

Some straight forward facts are as follows.

• Most importantly, don’t believe everything you read on social media
• Most news articles outside of ABC are incorrect and dramatized
• No, Birdsville is not cut off from the outside world. This is far from the truth and its very much business as usual
• No, this is not a “major” flood
• Yes, you can still travel in and out of Birdsville with no hassles at all using the northern road via Bedourie
• Yes, Bedourie has plenty of fuel
• Yes, the road is closed between the Birdsville Race course and the township of Birdsville due to this reasonably normal Chanel Country flow, don’t panic this isn’t forever
• Yes, we are still seeing tourists successfully crossing the Simpson Desert daily without issue
• No, Eyre creek is not in flood
• No, we do not have tourist’s stranded in Birdsville, they can easily drive out to the North at any time they please. Most have stayed on to enjoy this amazing display of mother nature
• No, the town is not running out of food
• No, the air force is not flying food supplies into Birdsville
• No, the town is not running out of diesel or petrol
• Yes, we have ample amounts of aviation fuels in stock
• No, the Hotel is not running out of beer
• No, the road has not washed away
• No, a Unimog did not fall through a hole in the Diamantina bridge
• No, the SES have not had to do emergency call outs in the flood boat
• No, this flow will not have an impact on the Big Red Bash
• Yes, the entire township is very much open for business and are enjoying a constant flow of visitors
• Yes, we are all ok. This is a normal nature event that can happen after northern rain fall
• Yes, the water will recede, that’s the magic of the Lake Eyre basin
• Yes, you need to plan your routes and do your research prior to departing on your trip, this should be normal practice regardless of what the Diamantina River is doing
• Yes, now is the best time to witness this breathtaking region to see the full beauty of the Channel Country
• Yes, we believe that Social Media gossip is worse than the game of Chinese whispers

All jokes aside, road and river interruptions have always been a part of remote area travel. This is all part of the journey, trip planning, diversions, challenges, adventure and the unknow is a part of the challenge that in the end leads to a wonderful feeling of self-achievement when you do arrive at your Outback bucket list destination.
Travel safe and enjoy the natural wonder that is the Channel Country, we can’t get enough of it!

Pic courtesy of ABC North Western QLD & David Brook.

04/06/2022

The new fire pit in the Redrock village is all go!
Think I might just sit here and make sure it goes alright!!🤗