A great place for camping near Brisbane, the Pine Rivers Showgrounds is conveniently located walking distance to the Lawnton Train Station, allowing easy access to and from Brisbane right through to Caboolture and the Sunshine Coast.
The camping grounds have ample off-street parking, and street parking in surrounding streets during large events such as the annual Pine Rivers Show held each August for a weekend of family-fun entertainment and a cheaper alternative to the EKKA.
For caravan and camping site bookings, or to enquire about the use of the facilities, please contact the office on 3205 2597 or by email to admin@pineriversshow.org.au.
Just 40 minutes from the heart of Brisbane and a quick 13-minute drive from the bustling hub of North Lakes, the Pine Rivers Showgrounds welcome all caravans for short stays. Enjoy convenient access to surrounding suburbs for dining, shopping and natural attractions either by car or public transport.
Park and stay at the Pine Rivers Showgrounds near Brisbane, where you can uncover some of the region’s best cafes, biggest shopping centres and great events. Book one or more campsites for you and your friends or family and enjoy a hinterland vacation in the Moreton Bay Region.
Caravan and camping prices for the Pine Rivers Showgrounds are as follows:
Standard - $30 per night per van – 1 or 2 people ONLY including power and water
Unpowered - $25 per night - 1 or 2 people ONLY
Extra Person - $5 per night (no charge for 12 years and under)
Please get in touch with the office to find out what facilities and features are available within the camping grounds.
Home to the annual Pine Rivers Show every August, the Pine Rivers Showgrounds transforms into a carnival-inspired space. Organised and held thanks to the wonderful team at the Pine Rivers Show Society since 1891, this 3-day event is the longest-running show in the Moreton Bay Region.
Offering locals and visitors to the Moreton Bay Region an opportunity to experience a weekend of family fun entertainment such as the classic Side Show Alley, Rodeo, Fireworks and Motorbike Stunt Show, the Pine Rivers Show has been a staple for over 100 years.
While the first Show’s outdoor events were held in Alexander Wylie’s Farm Paddock (located where Wylie and Mathieson Parks are today in Petrie) and the indoor events held in the Petrie School of Arts building, the show is now completely operated from the Pine Rivers Showgrounds.
A fantastic family-orientated event celebrating creative minds, Aussie vehicles and all things country, the Pine Rivers Show encourages you to round up your family and bring your friends along too for a great day out in the Moreton Bay Region hinterland near Brisbane.
The quaint Pine Rivers Heritage Museum resides within the lush grounds of Old Petrie Town. A treasure trove of Pine Rivers Shire history, digging up the district’s past to present permanent displays and fresh exhibitions delighting visitors and engaging curious minds in a jaunt down Pine Rivers memory lane.
The Pine Rivers Art Gallery is a dynamic North Brisbane gallery exhibition space with a strong commitment to representing local arts in the Moreton Bay Region.
Since 2016, Brendale Brewing has been making waves in the Moreton Bay Region as a go-to hotspot to catch up with mates and down a few cold beers.
Set among a beautiful backdrop of ancient Moreton Bay fig trees and heritage buildings, Old Petrie Town in Kurwongbah looks like a page out of a history book. Given both its rustic and natural beauty, it’s no surprise this location serves as a popular wedding venue. Old Petrie Town is always available for all to enjoy and attracts huge crowds for its weekly markets.
Cub Pine Rivers is the Moreton Bay Region Premier Lawn Bowls venue, hosting the annual BPL. The club also has various dining and bar options, plus bare foot bowls every Sunday afternoon.
