Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I book online?
A: Yes, we now take online bookings! Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Grounds – Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Grounds (newbook.cloud)

You can still book directly with our wonderful staff via phone 07 5483 5065.

Q: What days/times is Cobb & Co open?
A:            

Open Monday 8am – 4pm.

CLOSED TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS (exclud school holidays).

Thursday 8am – 4pm

Friday 8am – 6pm

Saturday 8am – 4pm

Sunday 8am – 12pm

There are also some weeks of the year that we are closed Monday – Friday morning for private groups. Therefore, you MUST make a booking prior to arriving, in case we are closed.

Q: What time can I check in?
A: General camping – any time from 8am
Luxury tents – from 2pm

Q: Can I have a camp fire?
A: Yes, you can – only knee high. (Unless our local area is under a fire ban). Use either existing fire rings, or a spot on the ground where others have had a fire. Do not burn rubbish in your fire there are blue bins provided. You should not leave a fire unattended and you must extinguish it before going to bed.

Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: You MUST check with us before booking. We allow dogs but some breeds are not permitted due to insurance restrictions. Confirm with us prior to booking. All dogs must be friendly, happy and sociable. Dogs that are permitted are $5 per dog per night.

At all times your dog must be on the lead. Children are not allowed to walk large dogs on their own. You must clean up after your dog. We have horses, chickens, other dogs and children running around all the time – if your dog is going to bark all the time then it also needs to stay home.

If you still need further clarification about anything, our friendly staff are available to answer your inquiries.

Q: Do you sell wood?
A: Yes, a 20kg bag. BYO kindling, or axe to chop wood.

Q: Can we use a chainsaw?
A: NO

Q: What is the latest I can check in?
A: Reception is open until 6pm Friday nights, all other days is 4pm excluding Sunday – if coming later please contact office and make arrangements for admittance to property. For other days please phone the office to arrange an arrival time.

Q: Do we get a choice of sites? Is my preferred site guaranteed?
A: You choose where you wish to camp upon arrival. We do not allocate or hold sites

Q: How much is it to stay?
A: See our nightly rates page on website

Q: What age do you charge for children?
A: From 2 – 17 (infants under 2 are free).

Q: Do I have to pay a deposit?
A. Yes, deposits are required upon booking. Please see cancellation policy before booking.

Q: Do you have eftpos?
A: Yes, we do – no cash out

Q: Do you have phone signal?
A: Telstra service, and Optus is now available, although sometimes patchy.

Q: Can I bring a large motorhome/bus/trailor?
A: We have no restrictions on the size of vehicles that can stay at Cobb & Co.

Q: Is the park accessible by 2WD?

A: Yes, the park is accessible by 2WD and does not require a 4WD.

Q: Do you cater for schoolies parties / bucks or hens nights / weddings/ 21st?
A: No. We do not cater for any functions and events such as weddings, reunions, bucks or hens, or adult birthday parties. We only cater to families and people who just want a quiet time away. We have strict regulations regarding any noise after 9pm.

Q: Can we play music or have a band come and play for us?
A: You can have music playing softly in your camp site, but not loudly as stated above we have strict noise regulations. No amplifiers or large speakers.

Q: Is drinking water available?
A: You need to fill your camper/caravan before you come – we have a drinking water tap that you can only fill a 20L container.

Q: Is there a “dump point” on site?
A: Yes, however you need to see reception before dumping. You will need to use septic safe chemicals in your toilets as bleach and other harsh chemicals will disrupt our system.

Q: Do you sell ice?
A: Yes, 5kg bags.

Q: Do you refill gas bottles?
A: Yes, we can fill 9kg and 4kg gas bottles with a standard fitting.

Q: Are the showers HOT and free?
A: Yes, we have hot water showers and they are free, the use of facilities is included in the fees.

Q: Can we use a generator?
A: Only for a short time during the day between 8am – 6pm. We ask that you don’t run generators all day as it is annoying to other campers, use them when needed to charge batteries etc and turn off by dark. Ask staff onsite if you have any questions.

Q: Do you have charging available for EV’s (Electric Vehicles).

A: Yes, you can arrange with our staff to charge your EV for a cost of $20. 

Q: I use a CPAP machine, how can I use it if you don’t have powered sites?

A: We have CPAP battery packs available for hire at reception for $10 per night. Please notify us upon booking if you require one so we can have it available for you.

Q: Do you have toilets?
A: Yes, we do. There are 2 blocks of flushing toilets. There are also portable pull flush toilets in various locations on the grounds for convenience.

Q: Can I bring pushbikes/canoes/boards?
A: Yes, you can (we do not have any equipment for hire). Helmets MUST be worn when using bikes/scooters.

Q: Can I bring kids motorbikes/petrol remote control vehicles?
A: NO motorbikes. Pushbikes only. Helmet MUST be worn when using bikes/scooters.

Q: Can we fish in the creek?
A: Yes, you can in the creek but only using rods (be aware some species in the creek are protected at certain times of the year – for example Mary River Cod). In the front small dams you can use nets for yabbies. No fishing in the billabong.

Q: We have friend already booked in – can we join them?
A: Yes, you can, as long as we are not yet at capacity.

Q: Is there medical assistance available?

A: Yes, Gympie hospital is only 17km away and the ambulance is aware of our address.

Q: Can we purchase food on site?
A: We do not have any sort of cooked food. There is a coffee bar for takeaway coffee, iced drinks etc.

Q: Do you have any supplies if we run out of items?
A: Yes, we have wood, ice, marshmallows, milk, soft drinks and a small range of grocery and toiletry items. Gympie is a short drive with Woolworths, Coles and other grocery shops.

Q: Is there a camp kitchen?
A: Yes, we have two camp kitchens with a BBQ’s, gas burners and washing up sinks. There is NO power, microwaves or fridges in the camp kitchens.

Q: Do you sell alcohol?
A: No, we don’t. Gympie is 14kms from camp and Pomona is 17km from camp, both of which have bottle shops.

Q: Do you have disability accessible facilities?
A: Yes, we have a wheel chair accessible shower with a hand rail and the flushing toilet blocks each have an accessible toilet with hand rails. Our property is mostly flat, with dirt and gravel tracks.

Q: Can we have visitors to our camp?
A: Yes, you can – day visitor charge is $5 per person. They must check in at reception and get a visitor sticker for their car

Q: Do you have concrete slabs for caravans?
A: No, we don’t. All camp spaces are open flat sites for a natural bush setting. There are many suitable areas for caravans/motor homes. 

Q: Is the billabong suitable for swimming?
A: Yes, it is – you are welcome to bring your own floatation toys (we do not have any equipment for hire).