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COMPETITOR AREA

COMPETITOR CAMPING/PARKING

RODEO COMPETITORS - Must be listed on the NRA Competitor List.  This is on the Top Southern Paddock of the Mary Valley Show Grounds.  Access if via Imbil Brooloo Road where it intersects with Edward Street.  NRA Competitor Camping and Event day parking is free - all competitors must be listed on the NRA competitor list to have access to this area.  You access the Rodeo event area via crossing the road at the crossing point only and heading through NRA entry gate.

 

RING EVENT COMPETITORS - All Floats & Trucks for those competing in the Ring Events on Saturday at the Mary Valley Show must park on the Bottom Oval of the Mary Valley State College.  Access is via George Street.  They must have their Ring Events Entry Forms & Health Declaration to access this area.  Ring Event Competitors then use the laneway up beside the primary school to access the competition rings in the arena.  All horses must only cross the road at the designated crossing point.    

  SPECTATOR PARKING 

MARY VALLEY STATE COLLEGE TOP OVAL - ACCESS VIA GEORGE STREET

Parking for all spectators is on the Mary Valley State College Top Oval.  Access is via George Street (turn left at the school - at the parking signs).  A gold coin donation for each car to the Imbil SES to assist with their fundraising.  500 + car parking capacity.  Marshalls will assist you in parking safely.  This is the closest parking to the event venue. Gold Coin donation to the Mary Valley SES. There is no car parking on the Mary Valley Show Grounds.  Additionally there is limited on street parking in the surrounding streets
& NO parking on the eastern side (house side) of George Street to ensure access into venue for all cattle trucks.

  SPECTATOR EVENT CAMPING 

SPECTATOR EVENT CAMPING - ON SALE NOW

The Far Southern Paddock of the Mary Valley Show Grounds is being used exclusively for spectator camping. 

Campsites are numbered and marked out. The area is fully fenced.  Campers on entry to the campground will receive their rodeo event armbands and camping armband so there is no need to line up at the main entry gate.  The armbands enable you to exit and enter the event & campgrounds.  Only the vehicles and people listed in the registration platform have access to the camping area.  The week prior to the event each campsite booking will be emailed to paying customer to confirm vehicle and name details.  Only those listed have access.  

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$80 + processing fees per campsite. This is for both Friday & Saturday Night.

The website link to Book & Password needed are in your Rodeo Ticket purchase confirmation email.

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Campsite Inclusions

  • 10 x 5m site approximately

  • Maximum 1 vehicle per site

  • Maximum 4 people per site

  • Every person camping must have a valid rodeo ticket

  • Access to breakfast on Showgrounds Sat Morning to buy from the Canteen

  • Access to show ground toilets & portaloos

  • Limited to 167 sites only

  • Security & Police all night both Friday & Saturday

  • Once you vehicle is parked it should not move again during the weekend

  • Email checking Rego & People on campsite sent out Wednesday prior to event.

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OTHER CAMPING OPTIONS

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IMBIL CAMPING RETREAT

This Campground is only 500m from the event site a short stroll away.  Situated on the beautiful Yabba Creek.  To book a camp site and find out more information check out their website - www.imbilcampingretreat.com.au

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BORUMBA DEER PARK

15 minute drive for spectators to and from venue.  Camping, Cabins and Caravans.  Pet Friendly.  Situated on the beautiful Yabba Creek  15minutes from Imbil town centre.  To book and find out more information check out their website - www.borumbadeerpark.com or 07 5484 5196

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KUMBACK KAMPING

Peaceful private camping sites for the self contained camper on the banks of Coonoongibba Creek.  About 2km from venue.  Drive in to enjoy the event.To book - https://www.facebook.com/KumbakKamping/

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BROLOO PARK

Welcome to Brooloo Park a family owned and operated farm, situated on 270 acres in the beautiful scenic Mary Valley. Located only five minutes from the country town of Imbil
To book - https://broolooparkqld.com.au/about-brooloo-park/

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MARY VALLEY SHOWGROUNDS

Due to the event being held on the Mary Valley Show Grounds there is no additional camping available except for the designated Event Spectator Camping.​​​

 IMBIL - MARY VALLEY

IMBIL SERVICES

  • Pharmacy - Open weekdays only

  • Fuel - Imbil Liberty Fuel Station

  • Groceries - IGA Imbil

  • Hardware/Gas/Rural supplies - Mary Valley Traders 

  • Cafes / Food - The Wild Vine Cafe

  • Pub/ Meals / Drive thru Bottleshop - Railway Hotel

  • ATM Cash - Railway Hotel, Post Office, IGA, Ticket Sales on venue

  • Bakery - Imbil Town & Country Bakery

  • Butcher - Imbil Colonial Butchery

  • Banking - Australia Post weekdays only

  • Laundromat - Open daily

  • Fishing / Outdoors - Borumba Fishing & Outdoors

  • Fresh local produce - Imbil Markets Sunday, Mary Valley Traders

  • Dump Point - Mary Valley Show Grounds just south of the toilet block

EXPLORE MARY VALLEY COUNTRY

Mary Valley country is recognised as South East Qld's most untouched Natural Playground.  There is so much to explore and experience; National Parks & forests, creeks & the Mary River, The Mary Valley Rail Trail, Lake Borumba or the many little towns in the Mary Valley.  There is so much to do from camping to hiking, walking, 4WD'ing, water skiing, fishing, trail-bike riding, cycling, kayaking, horse riding and more.

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MARY VALLEY COUNTRY PROVIDES THE PERFECT NATURAL PLAYGROUND... 

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TASTE

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TOP 10 ACTIVITIES

  1. Camp Under the Stars

  2. Fish Borumba Dam, Mary River or creeks

  3. Canoe or kayaking the waterways

  4. Horse ride in the forests

  5. Water ski on Borumba

  6. Festivals & Events

  7. Take a 4WD challenge

  8. Bush Walk

  9. Explore the Mary Valley

  10. Ride the Mary Valley Rattler Steam Train

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