Riverfront farmstay to bolster tourism

KILLARNEY’S reputation as one of the most enviable getaways in the Southern Downs is about to receive a big boost with an exclusive new tourist park.

The application for a 10site Condamine River park named Booyong Tourist Park was approved by SDRC this week.

The exciting new spot is situated on 100.096ha of agricultural land and located east of national parkland.

Six of the 10 sites look out on to the idyllic views of the Condamine River.

In the application, developer Paul Stumkat said its proximity to scenic locale would be a point of difference for the camp site.

“The tourist park will capitalise on the natural landscape features of the area and provide tourists with an easily accessible bush camping experience,” the application read.

In addition, Mr Stumkat said he planned to continue using the land for livestock purposes.

“The scale of the development will ensure the primary activity on the site remains to be agriculture,” the application read.

“The proposed development will have no impact on the productive capacity of the site and will provide an offfarm income in times of drought or other unforeseeable downturns in the agricultural sector.”

The 10 sites would be “independent”, meaning campers brought their own amenities and supplies, though some potable water would be available.

There would also be no electricity to campsites.