Midskinrick Lodge and Camping (CG)

Midskinrick Lodge and Camping is situated on 40 acres of selectively cleared land on the southern bank of Baffle Creek, a picturesque unspoilt river system, 70km North of Bundaberg in Qld.

This is a great family fishing destination, as Baffle Creek is the longest saltwater estuary in southern Queensland, with 35km of saltwater and another 100 km or so of fresh. Renowned as the ”Home of the Mangrove Jack” the river also has most coastal fish species, mud crabs, and prawns in season. It is also known as a great spot for kayaking.

Midskinrick comprises of two camping areas, one on the Riverbank which is on roughly ten acres of mown grass. These campsites are huge, with plenty of level and shaded spots. There is a small amenity block that has bush kitchen, drinking water, septic toilet, solar bag shower room [please bring your own shower bag] fireboxes and plenty of room. Owners Doug and Di only allow 11 groups at a time, so there are no worries about cramping your style. These sites are unpowered, however, inverter Generators are permitted.

The second area nestles around the spring-fed swimming dam. These 8 sites are large, with 4 being powered and 4 unpowered sites with a camp kitchen, septic toilets and hot shower.

For those of you that may want a few nights with all the creature comforts The Lodge itself is a modern, spacious unit that caters for families and groups up to 11. This spacious, fully self-contained unit has three bedrooms – two queen rooms and one with bunks, a double sofa bed in the media room and another queen in the second lounge. A large kitchen, two separate lounge areas, a huge home theatre, two bathrooms and laundry make this fully air-conditioned residence the place to relax and refresh. A fireplace, barbeque and small sandpit are features of the enclosed child and pet-friendly garden.

HOW TO GET THERE
From Bundaberg:
Follow directions from North Bundaberg to Baffle Creek/Rosedale for approx 55km until you see a sign on your left to Rosedale. A further 30m along turn right into Ferry Road. Stay on Ferry Road until you see the end of the bitumen, then turn right into Barnetts Road. Please note that Barnetts Road becomes Bottle Creek Road at a sweeping bend after approx 7 km. Continue on Bottle Creek Road for 1.5km then left into Newtons Road. Newtons Road has a 90 deg turn to the right after 1km, our sign Midskinrick Lodge and Camping is about 100m along on your left. Please report to the office on arrival.

From Gladstone:
Turn off the Bruce Highway at Miriam Vale and follow Fingerboard Road to the T junction. Turn right into Tableland Road and follow the signs to Bundaberg/Rosedale. Do not turn at the Baffle Creek Turn-off. Then as above.

SITE ACCESS
The property has a sign on the gate and can accommodate all size vans, so Big Rigs are no problem. Drive in and down the driveway (approx. 200m) and follow directions to the Office. The office is situated to the right-hand side of the building.

FEES AND BOOKINGS
Rates are from $8.50 per night for adults and $5.00 per night for children.
There is a weekly rate for 2 people of $90.00 outside school holidays.
Electricity is $5 per site per night
Use of Hot showers $1 per 4 mins

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. For further information see the website via the link below or you can ring Di on the number provided.

THINGS TO DO
Midskinrick is located approx. 15km from the township of Rosedale, and 1hr from Bundaberg to the south and Agnes Water to the north.
Rosedale has a hotel (courtesy bus operates on Friday/Saturday nights – must book), general store (fuel, bait, groceries etc), post office, hardware store and ‘must visit’ café – The Tiny Tea House. A ‘Farmers Market’ is held in Rosedale from 9-10am every Wednesday.

The Hinkler Hall of Aviation, dedicated to solo long-distance pilot Bert Hinkler can be found at the Bundaberg Botanical gardens. Take a tour of the Famous Bundaberg Rum distillery. You can also head down to the beach to see the turtles at Mon Repos Regional Park, or just offshore is Lady Elliot Island, part of the Great Barrier Reef.