Tara Lagoon Campground (CG)

This Council provided camp has both powered and unpowered areas available on the outskirts of town and is suitable for all types of rigs, from trailers and vans up to the big rigs and 5th wheelers, with plenty of room to manoeuvre. The powered area is a large, flat, open bitumen area where there is power available for a small number of vans, as well as a toilet and shower block, while the adjacent Memorial Park includes picnic and bar-b-q facilities and shaded seating. Adjacent is a large open grassed area with a scattering of shade trees fro unpowered camping.

The lagoon is bounded by Memorial Park, and the lovely walk that circles it starts there. The eucalypts and native flora attract numerous bird and animal species along the way, and a spot of fishing could see yellow-belly, jewfish and even a few yabbies on the night’s dinner table menu.

The town has all the amenities you would expect in a rural centre – hospital, supermarket, fuel, police etc. so you’ll be able to pick up all the necessary supplies. There is also a railway station.

The town and surrounding region has a rich history, a sample of which is on display at the Historical Museum in town. Tara’s unique and interesting self-guided tour, ‘Yesteryears by Shank’s Pony’, reveals the development of architecture and infrastructure in the area over the years.

HOW TO GET THERE
Tara is located between Dalby and Surat on the Surat Development Road. In the centre of town turn North on Sara Street (BP on corner and signed Chinchilla). After 700m cross the creek and turn right into Showground Road, the campground is on the right.

SITE ACCESS
Entrance access is the same for the polo crosse and showground situated just past the causeway if travelling from the south and just before the causeway if travelling from the north.
Head in and find yourself a campsite, a representative will come around and collect fees from you.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Fee is from $5/night for unpowered site and $10/night for powered site.
First payment covers 3 nights, maximum stay 14 nights.  Fees collected by Council late afternoon each day.

FACILITIES
There is a Dump Point on site which has potable water (Use your own hose!)
No water hook up ae water elsewhere. Power for 4 Vans only.
There are four unisex toilets each with a shower, two are wheelchair accessible.

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