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Australia’s most luxe campsite has a restaurant and seven mineral plunge pools

Rachael Thompson Rachael Thompson
Camping just got a serious upgrade in the Sunshine Coast thanks to an upgrade of the much-loved Sixty6 Acres farmstay property.

Loved for its elegant accommodations and tranquil rural setting, Sixty6 Acres has expanded into a luxurious outdoor retreat by adding 93 new campsites, a farm-to-table restaurant and seven mineral plunge pools to its property, elevating the classic camping experience.

A caravan at Sixty6 Acres
There are 93 new campsites on the property.

The lakeside property, which opened in 2023, sits in Woombye in the centre of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The Pitcher family transformed the neglected former cane farm 13 years ago, restoring its bucolic charm by planting 20,000 natives and local crops, including pineapple, coffee, bananas and macadamias for which the area was once famous. The original accommodation offering comprised six luxury two-bedroom country Quarters and one cosy three-bedroom Acreage cottage, fitted with expansive decks, wood-burning fireplaces, freestanding baths and full kitchens. 

The Acreage at Sixty6 Acres
The Acreage sleeps six guests in a country cottage.

The new, large powered sites accommodate caravans, motorhomes, RVs, tents or swags, with 21ft double-bunk family vans offering air conditioning, kitchenettes (cutlery, crockery, pots, pans), outdoor chairs, private bathroom, a TV and fresh linen. Guests staying in the powered sites will also have access to laundry facilities, the communal fire pit and seven new heated mineral plunge pools to unwind and admire the hinterland views from. 

The bathrooms at Sixty6 Acres
The site features elevated shared bathrooms.

The new 70-seater Farmhouse restaurant, commercial kitchen and bar mean you can ditch the campstove dinners and upgrade to fresh meals that hero ingredients from local producers such as Woombye Butchery, Maleny Cuisine, local artisan bakers and Sixty6 Acres’ homegrown farm produce. Prefer to eat in the comfort of your cabin, campsite or have a picnic on the lush grounds? Guests can also order antipasto platters, toasted sandwiches and takeaway options. The onsite bar serves local brews and their signature Pineapple Daiquiri, made with pineapples grown onsite. 

The Farmhouse restaurant at Sixty6 Acres
Enjoy local produce at the new The Farmhouse restaurant.

The fun doesn’t stop there, with a range of activities available to guests to make the stay even more memorable. Interact with the resident miniature cows, donkeys, horses and sheep; work on your short game at the country golf holes and tees; or grab a kayak or SUP and paddle on the idyllic lake.

Horses at Sixty6 Acres
Meet the resident horses.

Though it will be hard to pull yourself away from the picturesque property, the charming town of Wolmbye and the iconic Big Pineapple are just a few minutes’ drive away.

Details on rates

At the time of writing, powered sites start from $100 per night (for 2 people, $15 per extra person, maximum 6 people, one vehicle/one van per site); onsite luxury vans including powered site from $385 per night (for 4 people); The Quarters from $485 per night (for 4 people maximum); The Acreage from $650 per night (for 6 people maximum).

Rachael Thompson
Rachael Thompson is Australian Traveller's Evergreen Editor and a self-proclaimed cheese and Chablis connoisseur. In her role, she creates and manages online content that remains relevant and valuable over time. With a background in publishing and e-commerce in both interior design and travel, Rachael is dedicated to curating engaging content that informs and inspires. She began her career at Belle magazine, then went on to become Senior Content Producer at Homes to Love focusing on Australian House & Garden and Belle, followed by Editor at Bed Threads. Her work has also appeared in Qantas Travel Insider. When she's not writing, editing, or optimising content, Rachael enjoys exploring the city's newest restaurants, bars, and hotels. Next on her Aussie travel wish list are Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park and Lord Howe Island.
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Exploding supernovas & gold fever: discover the past at this outback Qld town

    Kassia Byrnes Kassia Byrnes
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    Under wide-open outback skies, discover a fossicking gem that’s managed to slip under the radar.

    While the name Clermont may feel new to even the most intrepid traveller, its gilded history stretches back centuries. You’ll find it just off the highway, humming quietly under the hazy veil of Queensland’s outback sun. It’s here, hemmed in by mountains and perched atop soil heavy with the earth’s treasures, that one of Australia’s most accessible outback adventures awaits.

    Thanks to deposits of gold, copper and gemstones – souvenirs left by exploding supernovas and the heave of tectonic plates – Clermont became a centre point of Queensland’s Gold Rush. And now? Australia’s fossicking capital is yours to discover.

    Getting there

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    Take a drive through Queensland’s Mackay Isaac region. (Image: Sean Scott/ TEQ)

    You’ll find Clermont in Queensland’s Mackay Isaac region. To get here, it’s an easy three-hour drive over sealed roads from Mackay. Or, if you’re heading from the Sapphire Fields of Emerald, the drive will carve out just over an hour from your day.

    Whether you’re road-tripping through outback Queensland or just tracing your way through all that Australia has to offer, Clermont is remote but easily accessible.

    Best accommodation in Clermont

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    Camp by Theresa Creek Dam. (Image: Riptide Creative/ TEQ)

    All accommodation comes with a generous helping of country hospitality here. The choice is yours between modern hotels, parking up the camper or pitching a tent.

    Theresa Creek Dam lies just outside town. Begin each day with crisp country air and bright outback sunrises. Spend the night under the sparkling country stars and your days out on the dam fishing or kayaking. Even if you aren’t camping, be sure to save space in your itinerary for an afternoon on the red dirt shore.

    To stay closer to town, opt for a central hotel to base yourself between exploring and fossicking, like Smart Stayzzz Inn and Clermont Country Motor Inn.

    Things to do in Clermont

    three people on a tour with Golden Prospecting
    Join a tour with Golden Prospecting.

    One does not visit Clermont without trying their hand at fossicking. There are strict rules when it comes to fossicking, so stick to areas dedicated for general permission and make sure you obtain your license beforehand. Try your luck at McMasters, Four Mile, Town Desert, McDonald Flat and Flat Diggings. To increase your odds, sign on for a tour with the expert team at Golden Prospecting. They’ll give you access to exclusive plots and expert advice along the way.

    Once you’ve tried your luck on the gold fields, head to the Clermont Township and Historical Museum. Each exhibit works like an archaeologist’s brush to dust away the layers of Clermont’s history. Like the steam engine that painstakingly relocated the entire town inch by inch to higher ground after it was decimated by flooding in 1916. See the tools that helped build the Blair Athol mine, historic fire engines, shearing sheds and all sorts of relics that make up Clermont’s story.

    The historic Copperfield Chimney offers a change of pace. Legend has it that fossickers found a solid wall of copper here, over three metres high, kick-starting Queensland’s first-ever copper mine.

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    See Clermont from above with Bush Heli Services. (Image: Riptide Creative/ TEQ)

    For hiking, nearby Dysart is the best place to access Peak Range National Park. Here, mountainous horizons stretch across the outback as if plucked from another world. Set off for a scenic drive along the Peak Downs Highway for access to countless geological wonders. Like the slanting rockface of Wolfang Peak. Summit it, and you’ll find yourself looking out across a scene surely conjured up by Banjo Paterson. Dry scrub dancing in the warm breeze, grazing cattle, eucalypts and the gentle creak of windmills. Don’t miss visiting Gemini Peaks, either, for one of the park’s best vistas, and a blanket of wild flowers after rain.

    Then, take to the skies with a scenic helicopter tour with Bush Heli-Services. Shift your perspective and cruise above all the sights from your trip. Spots like Lords Table Mountain and Campbell’s Peak are best viewed from the skies.

    Before you head home, be sure to explore the neighbouring townships. Spend a lazy afternoon in the shade of Nebo Hotel’s wrap-around verandahs. The hotel’s 1900s dance hall has since been replaced with one of the area’s biggest rodeo arenas, so consider timing your trip to line up with a boot scootin’ rodeo. Or, stop by a ghost town. Mount Britton was once a thriving town during the 1880s Gold Rush. It’s been totally abandoned and now lies untouched, a perfect relic of the Gold Rush.

    Best restaurants and cafes in Clermont

    meal at Commercial Hotel
    Stop into the Commercial Hotel Clermont.

    Days spent fossicking, bushwalking and cramming on history call for excellent coffee and hearty country meals. Luckily, Clermont delivers in spades.

    Lotta Lattes Cafe is beloved by locals for a reason. Start your days here for the best caffeine fix in town and an impeccable brunch menu.

    For a real country meal, an icy cold beer and that famed country hospitality, head straight to the town’s iconic hotel: the Commercial Hotel (known endearingly to locals as ‘The Commie’). It’s been a staple in Clermont since 1877. The hotel even survived the flood of 1916 when it was sawn in two and moved to higher ground.

    Naturally, time spent in the outback must include calling into the local bakery. For delicious pies and a tantalising array of sweet treats, make Bluemac Bakehouse your go-to while in town.

    Discover more of The Mackay Isaac region, and start planning your trip at mackayisaac.com.