Camping is available at Kilkivan Showgrounds from Friday 11 April 2025 6.00am to Sunday 13 April 2025 8.00pm.
For any early entry requests or extensions please email us at kilkivangreathorseride@gmail.com with date/time details and we will do our best to accommodate. Note that extra charges may apply.
CAMPING COST
Camping is $30 per person for all persons 13yo & over for the entire weekend. Children 12yo & under are FREE.
CAMPING ZONES
In 2025, we are introducing camping ‘zones’ so that we can create some order for campers.
Zones 1 & 2 are HORSE FREE areas.
Zone 1 has limited power access available.
To book in zone 1, purchase zone 1 camping for each person camping.
In addition, purchase a Power Access – Zone 1 ticket for shared use, for up to 6 people.
Example. A family of 6 comprising of 2 adults, 2 teenagers, 2 children under 13yo wanting horse-free powered camping will require 4 x Zone 1 camping tickets and 1 x power access – Zone 1 ticket.
There are 3 locations where power may be sourced as shown on the camping zone diagram.
You must bring your own power lead and surge protector. Zone 1 Sections A & C are 15amp power points, Zone 1 Section B are 10amp power points (you may require an adaptor for 10amp to 15amp).
Please observe horse free areas. Horses are NOT to be taken into these areas, either led or ridden.
Zones 3,4 & 5 are all for camping with your horse and are unpowered.
GENERATOR USE: We have a STRICT POLICY for generators to ensure the comfort and amenity of all campers.
You are welcome to use a generator between the hours of 5.00am and 11.00pm ONLY.
Failure to observe this request may result in you being asked to leave the ground, no refunds will be issued.
FIRE ANT OUTBREAK IN THE LOCKYER VALLEY.
No hay is allowed to be brought onto the grounds if purchased from the Lockyer Valley region due to the high risk of fire ant contamination – No Exceptions!
There will be a range of local hay available to purchase at the merchandise tent.
Yes. Camping at the showgrounds is horse friendly. You must bring your own horse yards or electric fence.
No. You must bring your own portable yards or electric fencing system.
Yes. The use of generators is allowed, but only between the hours of 5.00am and 11.00pm. This rule will be strictly enforced.
Campfires are allowed, but not encouraged. If you have a fire it must be raised off the ground and in a brazier, portable fire pit, or an OzPig-type stove. Fires must not be left unattended. The SES and Rural Fire Service will be on site and may ask people to extinguish a fire if it is not compliant.
Yes. There are taps located all around the showground and all the water is potable. Take the usual hygiene and health precautions when watering horses at an event. Don’t share buckets with horses that are not your own and avoid using communal watering troughs where possible.
Yes, there are a limited number of toilets and showers for campers to use. We will have some porta-loos situated around the grounds for your convenience.
There is not much shade at the showgrounds. You should be prepared to bring a marquee or have some sort of awning for shade and/or protection from the elements.
There are many flat sites, but the ground is not particularly even. Some of the flat sites are prone to being boggy if we receive a lot of rain prior to or at the time of the event. In 2025, the committee will be designating camping zones. The grounds will be mown prior to the event.
To book at campsite, have a look at the zone diagram and pick where you would like to camp. Then go to the online booking site and follow the prompts.
Yes, you can camp if you don’t have horses. You have the choice of camping in any of the horse zones or choose one of the powered horse-free sites.
Kilkivan Great Horse Ride & Country Escape 2025 is an annual event held in Kilkivan, South-East Queensland. The event is organised by the Kilkivan Great Horse Ride Inc., a not-for-profit community organisation run by volunteers.
PO Box 52
Kilkivan Queensland 4600
