Description

Calliope River Picnic Area Is a free rest area located 26km west of Gladstone and 100km south of Rockhampton, beside the Calliope River. Self Contained travellers can set up camp on the northern side, or non-self contained on the southern side. Camping is not recommended at the Calliope River Picnic Area if local flood warnings have been issued. Caution is recommended when swimming in the river, as there have been instances of box jellyfish stings. There is no charge to stay at Calliope River Picnic Area. The northern side can be accessed by turning off the Bruce Hwy at the Calliope Historical Village and following the road down to the river. No toilets on Northern Side now. Old toilets are closed. Maximum stay is 48 hours. The area is regularly patrolled and penalties apply for exceeding the maximum stay period. There are no chemical toilet waste disposal units at the rest area. Chemical toilets must be emptied at a designated dump point, with the closest located at corner of Taragoola Rd and Dawson Hwy, Calliope. NOTE: Dogs must be on a lead or tethered at all times. NO FIRES.