Boreen Point is a popular getaway for many ‘Brisbanites’ with kids! It is located just north of Noosa, next to Lake Cootharaba. The Boreen Point Campground is part of Noosa Holiday Parks and a highly suitable place for kids, given it’s away from main roads and without gushing waves or strong currents. The water is also shallow; nice to sit in while watching the kids play.
The camping ground accommodates all types of campers, from tents to RVs. The amenities are nice and include flush toilets, hot showers, laundry facilities, and a cooking area with a fridge, kettle, microwave, and seating.
The beach usually fully shaded in the late afternoon.
Those who visit Boreen Point are attracted to the water activities, such as stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, and kitesurfing. Others enjoy lying in a floaty on the water! The beach is also ideal for building sandcastles; there are lots of sheltered spots, and it’s usually fully shaded in the late afternoon.
Here’s how we spent our days at Boreen Point!
The camping ground accommodates all types of campers.
Day 1
We arrived shortly after check-in at around 2pm, checked in at the office, and found our campsite. After setting up camp, it was straight to the water for a swim and paddle on the kayak! Later that evening, we made Spaghetti Bolognese on our little cooker.
Day 2
In the morning, we did a lot of swimming, kayaking, and relaxing by the water at the beach. Later in the day, we decided to drive into Noosaville (approximately 20-30 minutes away) to have dinner and walk along the foreshore. A great place for fish and chips is at the Boathouse, close to the Big Pelican (there’s an episode of Bluey where you can see the Pelican and other parts of this area!). That evening, we travelled back and sat by the beach to stargaze! It was beautiful to see so many stars – we don’t tend to see that many living in the heart of Brisbane.
The beautiful sunrise.
Day 3
Today we explored the campground, and discovered BMX jumps, a basketball hoop, and a wide green field – great for kicking a ball around! There are also some short paths travelling through the bush at the campsite, which were nice for the kids to explore. At the entrance of the campground, there’s a fantastic playground where our toddler had a lot of fun! Very close by too is a beautiful place called the Apollonian Hotel, offering a selection of food from salads and steaks, to chicken parmesan, burgers, and fish and chips.
Our camping setup!
Day 4
On our last day, we spent the morning packing up for a 10am checkout. Our drive back to Brisbane took about 3 hours, and luckily the kids slept for part of the way!
Those who visit Boreen Point are attracted to the water activities, such as stand-up paddleboarding.
If you’re tempted to holiday at Boreen Point, try kayaking along the Upper Noosa River too (perhaps when the kids are a bit older). Before having kids, my husband and I kayaked from Harry’s Hut campground all the way to Campsite 3, then walked all the way to the Cooloola Sandpatch. It was an amazing adventure. On that same camping trip, we also had some mountain bikes, and explored the trail network in this area. There is an endless number of trails, and it was a lot of fun!
To learn more about the Upper Noosa River waterway, I recommend going to the Queensland Government Parks and Forests website found here.
Boreen Point is a popular getaway for many ‘Brisbanites’ with kids!
Have you ever holidayed at Boreen Point? What did you think? If you haven’t been, would you go? Let us know in the comments!
Sabrina is an avid hiker from Brisbane. She hikes as a way to unwind after a busy week working as a Guidance Officer. She’s explored many of the popular tracks around South East Queensland and is always up for a bigger challenge! She has a long list of hikes she would like to do around Australia and overseas in the future.