Take-A-Break Bush Camping (Forshaw)

Take-A-Break Bush Camping (Forshaw) is a rural bush camping property on more than 30 acres at Nankin, roughly halfway between Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast. The draw for dog owners is simple: dogs are welcome to camp overnight with you in a quiet bush setting centred on a stocked dam, at no published extra charge.

Dogs at Take-A-Break Bush Camping

Dogs are permitted for overnight camping in the bush camping areas, with no published size or weight limit and no separate pet fee listed on top of your site fee. The two hard rules are that your dog stays within your allocated campsite area and stays supervised at all times. Chasing livestock or native animals is prohibited outright. This is a working rural property, not an off-leash park, so the rules are the deal.

Max: bring a long lead and a stake. The site is your dog's world here, and the wildlife and cattle next door are not playmates.

The vibe

Unstructured bush camping under shady trees with big sites where you park beside your tent or van. Facilities are deliberately basic: a bush toilet and shower, firepits, and campfires allowed, with firewood sold on site. The dam is stocked with yabbies, silver perch and bass, fished catch-and-release, and there is a solar bore near the entrance for washing the boat. 2WD-friendly access suits caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes, and Telstra reception is generally reliable. Mosquitoes are part of the package in the warm months, so pack repellent.

Getting there and parking

The address is 711 Thompson Point Road, Nankin Junction, signposted off the road between Rockhampton and the coast. You park at your site, and there is room to turn a full rig.

While you're out there

If you want a powered-site fallback closer to town, the Gracemere Caravan Park takes the west side. On the coast end, Tasman Holiday Parks Fisherman's Beach at Emu Park and Poinciana Tourist Park at Yeppoon are both dog friendly stops, and Cousins On William covers the Rockhampton coffee run on the drive in.

More options are on the Queensland pet friendly stays guide and the Nankin destination page.