FAQs

Redland City Council (Council) recognises the value of short stay facilities for self-contained RVs and caravans (basic camping grounds) and the significance of tourism to the economic and social development of the city. Social and economic benefits that come from well managed basic camping grounds include support for local businesses, showcasing local attractions and providing alternative short term accommodation for festivals, sporting fixtures and cultural events.

Across Australia, a preference for domestic travel in self-contained recreational vehicles (RVs) and caravans has seen a growing demand for low cost basic camping grounds with limited facilities. These are in addition to commercial caravan parks or tourist parks that provide a full range of services. In recognition of the significance of tourism to Redlands Coast, and this growing ‘drive tourism’ market, Council has taken a fresh look at how we can attract visitors to Redlands Coast and is seeking to establish a basic camping ground.

Basic camping grounds:

• are strictly limited to self-contained RVs and caravans (with their own toilets and showers), water and power and preferably with greywater storage
• do not require access to utilities or communal showers, toilets, kiosks or other amenities
• generally provide a maximum stay of three to five nights
• are managed by an on-site caretaker or host who oversees the facility (one site with access to power)
• include minor infrastructure
• do not accommodate tents or other types of structures/accommodation other than self-contained RVs and caravans

Basic camping grounds exclude:

• tents or other types of structures/accommodation
• communal showers, toilets, kiosks or other amenities
• powered sites for all visitors or users (except for on-site caretakers or hosts)

No. An EOI allows Council to shortlist applications and to decide which site is the most appropriate before inviting tenders for a basic camping ground. The EOI provides no commitment or guarantee that a basic camping ground will proceed on any of the available four sites.

Council will evaluate the EOIs and may shortlist applicants and invite tenders from those persons or parties. If a party or person is selected through the EOI and tender process Council will seek to undertake community consultation for the proposed basic camping ground for that chosen site.  

Yes. An interested party or person may seek to establish a basic camping ground for a trial period of one to two years or on a more permanent basis. Long or short term lease tenure will be negotiated with the successful proponent.  Several temporary sites have been identified within the EOI project brief and applicants are encouraged to consider a trial period of one to two years for these sites, with an option to renew the trial period on a 12 month basis.  

The following minor infrastructure is generally required to support a basic camping ground:

• one powered site and hard stand area for the on-site custodian / supervisor
• waste water dump point or alternative waste water solution 
• tap for drinking water
• signage, fencing or bollards
• access control (e.g. drop bollard, gate or slide rail)

No. Each site has varying levels of supporting infrastructure. For example, the site at Raby Boulevard Park has an existing dump point and therefore does not require additional sewer infrastructure.  

Temporary sites are not expected to provide the full range of supporting infrastructure.  For example, the provision of a dump point may be cost prohibitive for a temporary site (one to two years) and if an alternative black and grey water disposal solution/s is/are not available, the length of stay may need to be reduced to 24–48 hours. The preferred option is for the operator to pay the full cost of providing minor infrastructure and connection to services, where required. Alternatively, Council may consider a cost sharing arrangement for the provision of infrastructure. 

At various locations across Redlands Coast: 

https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20122/camping_and_motorised_caravan_facilities/174/motorised_caravan_dump_points