BarraCrab Caravan Park Review
Location: Clairview, QLD
COST
$44 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children 0n an unpowered site (not charged for 3rd child).
BarraCrab Caravan Park
BarraCrab Caravan Park is a family run and owned caravan park, with absolute beachfront access in various accomodation options from bungalows to both powered and unpowered caravan and camping sites.
The park is located at 10 Colonial Drive in Clairview. It is a one and a half hour drive from Mackay, and considered a fisherman’s dream location.
Latitude, Longitude: -22.121178°, 149.535598°
GPS Coordinates: 22° 7′ 16.241’’ S, 149° 32′ 8.152’’ E
POWER
Yes available.
WATER
Yes available (rain water for filling up jerry cans).
TOILET
Yes available (old but clean).
DUMP POINT
Not available (30-45 mins away).
ACCESS INTO SITE
Sealed roads that are accessible all year round by all sized vehicles.
SIZE SITE
Large sites with multiple sizes available.
PHONE + INTERNET
Telstra and Optus available. Telstra performed better in test but was happy with reception given location.
DOG FRIENDLY
Yes allowed.
FIRES
Yes allowed (firewood on sale too, but expensive).
COST
$44 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children 0n an unpowered site (not charged for 3rd child).
POWER
Yes available.
WATER
Yes available (rain water for filling up jerry cans).
TOILET
Yes available (old but clean).
DUMP POINT
Not available (30-45 mins away).
ACCESS INTO SITE
Sealed roads that are accessible all year round by all sized vehicles.
SIZE SITE
Large sites with multiple sizes available.
PHONE + INTERNET
Telstra and Optus available. Telstra performed better in test but was happy with reception given location.
DOG FRIENDLY
Yes allowed.
FIRES
Yes allowed (firewood on sale too, but expensive).
Sites Features
Things to Do
General Comments
We had an enjoyable stay with Barracrab Caravan Park and felt really welcomed on arrival by this family run and owned business.
We loved the beachfront views of the water and the beautiful scenery of the bushland. Whilst we were not able to land any fish from the creeks there was definitely life there with a large amount of baitfish in the area.
It was a large open caravan park with plenty of accomodation options on offer. There was restaurant and dining which was a typical bar meal with amazing chips and gravy that the kids of course loved. We were able to enjoy a few adult drinks from the bar which also had a communal fire pit in the evening to keep everyone warm and toasty.
Make sure you are carrying water prior to arrival as you are unable to fill up your van. There was water in park area but it was not potable, however there was access to a rain water tank where you could fill up your jerry cans. There was also an amenities block near reception which was old but clean. At the time of our visit there was also port-a-loos around the park.
We stayed four nights and felt this was enough time to appreciate the serenity but not get bored due to the parks remoteness – there is only so much time we can spend enjoying views.
Overall it was a lovely park with a friendly feel.
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