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About Charlotte Plains
Charlotte Plains is a family-owned and operated sheep station campgrounds near Cunnamulla Queensland offering a unique outback camping experience! We continue to run several thousand head of sheep, which we shear in our historic woolshed offering weekly tours on request! We offer an authentic traditional Australian outback experience to visitors, combining an insight into Australian sheep station life. There is a spectacular array of natural birds for bird watchers and other animals surrounding the campgrounds. Our artesian bore offers a naturally heated water park for adults, kids and families looking for a place to warm up in the winter under the stars.
Charlotte Plains Campgrounds
If you are looking for somewhere to park up your RV Camper Trailer for a few weeks, or if you’re backpacking around Australia and looking at stopping over in Cunnamulla for a few nights. Consider camping at Charlotte Plains and having your own traditional bush camping experience just outside of Cunnamulla situated on a sheep station only 45 minutes from the Cunnamulla Airport. With plenty of space for groups of all sizes with vehicles of all sizes, there is no one that we can’t accommodate here at Charlotte Plains Campgrounds.
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Our Attractions & Activities
Charlotte Plains is a working Sheep and Cattle station. Between feeding animals, fixing fences and shearing sheep, there is always movement at the station.
STAYING IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAVELLING AND EXPERIENCING
Cunnamulla Campsites & Accommodation
Camp Sites – Artesian Bore
Details
- Guests: 6
- Categories: Artesian Borehead
- Amenities: Hot Baths, Showers, Toilets
- Camp Site: Turnworth Bore
- Location: 10.5km from homestead to the Bore Baths
- Camp Fires: Fires permitted. Wood available
- Power: No Power Available
- Wifi/Phone: No reception or phone service
- Generators: Permitted between 8am and 9.30pm
- Prices: $25 for 1, $38 for 2, $10 per extra adult, $5 per child
Prices start at: $25 per night
Camp Sites – Shearers Quarters
Details
- Guests: 6
- Categories: Shearers Quarters
- Amenities: Camp cooking utensils, Shared Laundry, Showers, Toilets
- Camp Site: Wool Shed
- Location: 2km from the homestead to the Shearers Quarters
- Camp Fires: Fires permitted. Wood available
- Power: 240V mains power available
- Wifi/Phone: No reception or phone service
- Prices: $27 for 1, $40 for 2, $10 per extra adult, $5 per extra child
Prices start at: $27 per night
Twin Single Room – Shearers Quarters
Details
- Guests: 2
- Categories: Shearers Quarters
- Amenities: Air conditioning, Camp cooking utensils, Clean linen & towels, Shared Kitchen, Shared Laundry, Showers, Toilets
- Camp Site: Wool Shed
- Location: 2km from the homestead to the Shearers Quarters
- Camp Fires: Fires permitted. Wood available
- Power: 240V mains power available
- Wifi/Phone: No reception or phone service
Prices start at: $85 per night
Double Room – Shearers Quarters
Details
- Guests: 2
- View: Located at Shearing Quarters
- Categories: Shearers Quarters
- Amenities: Air conditioning, Camp cooking utensils, Clean linen & towels, Shared Kitchen, Shared Laundry, Showers, Toilets
- Camp Site: Wool Shed
- Location: 2km from the homestead to the Shearers Quarters
- Camp Fires: Fires permitted. Wood available
- Power: 240V mains power available
- Wifi/Phone: No reception or phone service
Prices start at: $100 per night
People Say
“Not 5 Star, 1000 star – Let’s be very clear, this spot is not five star, it is sit in a porcelain bath in the middle of nowhere soaking in artesian hot water full of minerals and goodness straight from the middle of the earth.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Dogs and other pets are welcome so long as they are well behaved and any mess they make in the communal areas are cleaned up.
There is plenty to do at Charlotte Plains. We are an active working sheep property and whilst we aren’t always doing livestock work, there is always plenty to see.
Tours of the property can be arranged but can’t always be guaranteed. These go for between 2 – 3 hours.
We generally have a variety of pets at the homestead for kids to visit and feed. Children will generally stay entertained at the Bore head swimming, Yabby catching or exploring the surrounds.
2 wheel drive vehicles are absolutely fine so long as there has not been any recent rain. Roads are flat and generally in good condition and all vehicles are fine.
It is approximately 15km from the sealed highway to the homestead.
There is NO extra cost to use the baths if you have booked to stay a minimum of one night. For day visitors please enquire for a day pass.
Charlotte Plains has over …. species of birds.
Other native wildlife includes kangaroos, emus, echidnas and reptiles. There is also sheep, goats, cattle, horses and dogs on the property.
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Our History
Charlotte Plains Station was originally a property of approximately 155,920 hectares (385,280 acres) and was established in in the 1860s. By 1914 there were more than 67,000 head of sheep on the property producing nearly 1500 bales of wool.
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The reality of farm life for sure. She has a very good heart ❤️
Gorgeous! it shows the little darling cares.
Charlotte Plains
4 weeks ago
Well, 2020 was a crazy year for many of us with COVID-19 ruling our lives. I do hope that it has not been too traumatic for you. Fortunately for us this mad pandemic brought many of you to the Outback to explore and experience something completely foreign to you.
We hope you enjoyed your adventures and will be drawn to the Outback again in 2021!
With our 7 year long drought the seasons have been anything but kind to us with lack of sheep and cattle, and ongoing fodder costs to keep them alive. Tourism has been kind to us and that means YOU!
Thank you for staying or endeavouring to stay at Charlotte Plains to see its natural beauty, experience the hot Artesian Bore, wonder at the birds and wildlife and perhaps delve into the history with your host.
Some of you had to unfortunately cancel your booking, but maybe in 2021 you’ll be passing by and will pop in. I enjoyed meeting many each and every one of you that was able to visit us in 2020.
Charlotte Plains is not 5 star – it’s thousands of stars and staying is the difference between travelling and experiencing!
Whether it was camping in our back paddock, relaxing in the shearer’s quarters or enjoying the hot bore - thank you for your kindness and generosity in visiting.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Robyn Russell
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Hi...we are one of the 'endeavouring to come'....got as far as the homestead, nearly got bogged, sadly had to turn back and cross the flooded creek a second time !! We will return!!
Happy New Year Robyn, you’re looking well, hope to see you sometime in winter.
Nice sign Robyn and would look great on my shed wall. I will bring the board and marking ink with me
All the best Robyn to you and your family for the year ahead. We are looking forward to more baths at CP again this year 💖🛁💫🎶🥂
We were so sad to have to cancel in 2020 and hope we can still come for our booking this Easter!!
Best wishes Robyn, see you in August. I can't wait.
See you in late June Robyn.
So glad we made it twice whilst the border was open - amazing spot to start and end our travels!
Our second stay with you in 2020 and once again it was the highlight of our outback trip👍Happy New Year Robyn and we hope 2021 is a good one for you🤩 xx
Happy New Year Robyn!! Hope to visit this year!
Happy New year Robyn
What a magical place this farm stay @ Charlotte plains is
Happy New year Robyn
Happy New Year Robyn 🎉 we can't wait to get back there 😘👍🐫 ❤
Can’t wait to get out there! X
We absolutely loved our time at Charlotte Plains!!
We will be there this year, June 2021 all booked in. Can’t wait
Happy new year Robyn looking good weather wise wahoo
Hope 2021 is a better tourist year for you all.
I’m coming back this May! Just love your place👍
2020 Highlight ❤️🧡💛🙏
Have great memories of Charlotte Plains. Thanks Robyn.
Who is the skinny bird holding up the Charlotte Plains stencil
Hi Robyn we came in July and loved your place and 10000000 stars!! Loved your tours and hospital We will be back
2021 is here and at this stage we are still leaving Vic for your place on 9th April
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Cooling down or warming up?
No matter what time of year a soak in the waters of the artesian bore is a must when you visit Charlotte Plains.
Charlotte Plains is a family owned and operated sheep station near Cunnamulla. They continue to run several thousand head of sheep, which they shear in their historic woolshed.
They offer an authentic outback experience to visitors, combining an insight into station life with a spectacular campground at their artesian bore.
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Hope that you have all had a Happy, Homely Christmas.
Lachlan Naylor
Awesome Boxing Day arvo 😎