Plan your stay
Everything you need before you arrive: how to find us, what to bring, what to expect during your stay, and a few nearby places to explore.
Getting here
1726 Kenilworth Skyring Creek Road, Tuchekoi QLD 4570Bellwood Homestead is about 12 minutes from Pomona, just off the Bruce Highway. Two-wheel-drive access is fine. Check-in is from 1pm.
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What to bring
- Levelling ramps if you’re towing
- A water container
- A dog lead if you’re bringing a pet
- An axe or hatchet
- A torch or headlamp
- Firewood if you’d like to bring your own (otherwise it’s available by donation)
Bellwood is unpowered, with no Wi-Fi, laundry or water and sewage hookups. Generators are permitted during the day but must be switched off by 7pm.
The bucket shower
The open-air bucket shower is simple.
- Fill your container at the sink.
- Add hot water if you’d like.
- Carry it over and fill the shower bucket.
There’s also a toilet nearby, and rainwater is available for drinking and filling containers.
Things to do at Bellwood
You don’t have to leave Bellwood to fill the day.
- Hit the bike track: Bring the bikes and have a go on the pushbike track or take an easier lap around the grassy loop.
- Meet the animals: Feed the sheep and ducks, see the pigs, and say hello to the goats and Ellie the horse.
- Hang out in the barn: Play table tennis or foosball, put some music on, watch TV or settle in with a cuppa.
- Spread out on the grass: There’s plenty of room for Finska, cricket, footy and other lawn games. Try one of the kids’ activity-folder ideas.
- Campfire evenings: Gather around the fire, toast marshmallows and watch the sun go down.
- After dark: Grab a torch for a night walk, listen for wildlife and have a look at the stars.
Things to do nearby
- Markets: Pomona Country Markets on Saturday mornings, or Eumundi Markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
- Go for a swim: Mothar Mountain Rock Pools for creek swimming and a picnic; Kandanga Creek and Amamoor Creek are other local options.
- Climb Mount Cooroora: A steep summit walk in Pomona with big views from the top.
- Kenilworth day trip: Doughnuts at Kenilworth Country Bakery, then Kenilworth Dairies for cheese, local produce, coffee or lunch.
- Ride some trails: Wooroi trails in Tewantin National Park, or the gentler Mary Valley Rail Trail.
- Explore the Mary Valley: Drive through Imbil, Kandanga and Amamoor and stop at a country pub for lunch. Ride the Mary Valley Rattler from Gympie to Amamoor.
- Rainbow Beach day trip: Visit the beach and Carlo Sand Blow.
For the more adventurous
Booloumba Creek and Booloumba Falls offer walks, waterfalls and swimming holes.
Access requires a high-clearance 4WD and involves creek crossings.
There’s plenty more to explore across the Mary Valley, Gympie Region and Noosa Hinterland.
Common questions
Do I need to book through Hipcamp?
Individual campsites can be booked directly or through Hipcamp. Whole-campground group bookings are made through Hipcamp.
Is there power at the campsites?
No. All campsites are unpowered. You’re welcome to bring a generator, but it must be switched off by 7pm.
Can I use a generator?
Yes. Generators are welcome during the day but must be switched off by 7pm.
Is there Wi-Fi?
No.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Pets are welcome but must stay on a lead because of the farm animals.
Can we have a campfire?
Yes, provided there are no fire restrictions and your fire is contained and raised off the ground. There are also two communal fire pits at the barn. Firewood is available by donation.
What if it rains and I booked Site A?
Site A can’t be used in wet conditions. If it can’t be used because of rain, the booking will be refunded.
Is there road noise?
Yes, there can be some road noise during the day because Bellwood is beside a country road. Evenings and nights are generally very quiet.
Is Bellwood good for kids?
Yes. Kids can enjoy the animals, grassy loop, pushbike track, barn games and open space.
Is there somewhere to swim at Bellwood?
No, there isn’t a swimming area at Bellwood. You’re welcome to cool off with the open-air bucket shower, and there are several swimming holes and rock pools within driving distance if you feel like heading out for a swim.
Is there a dump point nearby?
Yes. Dump points are available in Pomona, Imbil and Gympie.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
All campsites check in from 1pm and check out before 11am. Whole-campground bookings also check in from 1pm.
Contact Maree
Need a hand choosing the right site or planning a group stay? Get in touch and I’ll help you figure out what suits best.