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Foxbar Falls Camp

BQ October Camp 2023

Foxbar Falls

Amiens

13th – 15th October

Foxbar Falls is on Harslett Farm near Amiens. The campground has sites set around three large dams which have been at various levels from near empty to full on BQ’s previous visits.

Besides the cultivated area the property consists of bushland and rocky hills backing on to Mt Ferguson. Walking tracks traverse most of the bushland areas taking in Sow and Pigs Rock, Foxbar Falls and Mt Ferguson.

Powered and unpowered sites are available for everything from tents to caravans.

Booking early is recommended because the area can become busy as the weather warms up.

Powered sites are $39 per night for 2 people.

Unpowered sites are $32 per night for 2 people.

Single campers get 25% discount (email or call to book)

TEL: 0477369227

E-MAIL: info@foxbarfalls.com.au

Foxbar Falls

375 Goldfields Rd

Amiens QLD 4380

Please let me know of your intention to come by emailing camps@birdsqueensland.org.au

  • Date and Time
    Friday, 13th Oct 2023
    to Sunday, 15th Oct 2023
  • Location
    Amiens
    375 Goldfields Rd
    Amiens QLD 4380
  • Leader
    • John Walton
      0427573955
      camps@birdsqueensland.org.au

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Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) © Vince Bugeja