Have you heard of Cobb and Co Nine Mile camping grounds near Gympie yet? Well, don’t tell too many people, but this campground is a ripper for families!
I don’t know about you, but I always feel let down by the lack of space at regular caravan parks. Sleep has eluded me due to these close quarters on more than one occasion, with the neighbouring caravan’s snoring or late-night laughter keeping me awake. Space is not an issue at Cobb and Co camping grounds.
Set on a whopping 50 acres on Six Mile Creek just south of Gympie in Queensland, Cobb and Co camping grounds are family owned and as such, the whole property is designed with families in mind. I’ll tell you a bit about the camping sites, accommodation and great extras a little further below. But first, I want to explain why it’s called Cobb and Co camping grounds.
The camping ground is actually in a historic location. It’s the site of the old Cobb and Co horse change stables (hence the name) and was the first stop on the stagecoach run from Gympie to Noosa, which ran from 1878. You’ll find the remains of the old bridge that serviced the railroad and bridge workers, bullock teams and where the train passengers hopped off to catch the stagecoach to Noosa.
Facilities at Cobb and Co camping grounds
You really get a lot of bang for your buck here. Families in particular, will appreciate the outdoor fun on offer to occupy the kids. This includes:
- Pirate ship playground
- Kids bike track
- Playground
- Feshwater billabong
- Six Mile Creek
- Waterslide (school holidays only)
Facilities to make your stay just that little bit easier include:
- Flushing toilets blocks
- Single toilets scattered around the grounds
- Hot water showers
- Coffee bar and kiosk
- Common area with ping pong tables, charging stations, board games etc.
- Camp kitchen with BBQs, gas burners and sink (unpowered, so no microwaves or fridges)
What to do at Cobb and Co camping grounds
There are heaps of things to do at Cobb and Co camping grounds, with playgrounds suitable for both younger and older kids. Make sure to bring your kayaks and bikes, as there’s a BMX track, plenty of space to pedal around and a freshwater billabong.
Here are a few things you can do at Cobb and Co camping grounds:
- Play on the playground with fortes and slides
- Pedal around the 50 acres or on the BMX tracks
- Play on the pirate ship playground
- Enjoy the water slide (school holidays and certain times on weekends)
- Kayak (BYO) the 200m long x 20m wide freshwater billabong
- Swim in the billabong
- Stroll down to Six Mile Creek and enjoy nature
- Hang out with the critters at Cobbs Farm Yard
- Play soccer or cricket or whatever outdoor games you’ve bought from home
- Enjoy ‘train’ rides and other extras on school holidays
Accommodation at Cobb and Co Nine Mile camping ground
Cobb and Co camping sites
Charge your auxiliary batteries before you arrive if you need to power fridges and charge devices because all camping at Cobb and Co is unpowered. Space is premium, with 50 acres of camping space to choose from upon arrival. It’s first in best dressed!
The layout is flat and grassy, with no marked sites or concrete slabs.
Phone first if you want to bring your dog as although they are allowed, some breeds can’t be accepted due to insurance restrictions. Of course, it goes without saying that your dog must be friendly, quiet and stay on the lead the whole time.
Costs per night – low season unpowered camping:
- Adult (18+): $17
- Child (2 – 17): $15
- Infant (under 2): Free
- Dog: $5 per night (dogs must be approved first)
Costs per night – peak season unpowered camping:
- Adult (18+): $20
- Child (2 – 17): $17
- Concession (60+): $17
- Infant (under 2): Free
- Dog: $5 per night (dogs must be approved first)
- Minimum 3-nights stay for long weekends and 2-nights for school holidays
Luxury tents
If you don’t feel like roughing it (I totally get it), there are some luxury tents available to hire so you can rough it in comfort. There are a few different styles on offer but all are un-powered and have LED solar lighting, linen supplied, an outdoor fire area, and a verandah with bench and seating. Many also have a two-ring gas burner. No pets are allowed in the glamping tents.
Prices range from $80-$150 per night.
Would we recommend Cobb and Co camping ground to families?
Yes, absolutely! It’s not the cheapest of campsites but I’ve stayed at worse that offer a lot less and once you arrive and see all the fun stuff for the kids to do, it feels like good value for money. The outdoor activities make for some good old fashioned family fun with plenty of opportunities to relax as well.
The big downside is for those that like a powered campsite as only un-powered sites are available.
More information on camping at Cobb and Co
Book before you arrive either over the phone or by email.
- Cobb and Co Nine Mile website
- Phone: (07) 5483 5065
- Email: cobbco-ninemile@hotmail.com
- Address: 1484 Noosa Rd, Tandur QLD 4570
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