CONCEPT 03 · INDEPENDENT DESIGN PREVIEW
IMBILCAMPING RETREAT

IMBIL & THE MARY VALLEY

Explore Imbil.
Stay a little longer.

Make the creek your home base. Imbil’s village life, country walks and the wider Mary Valley are part of the escape.

01

LEAVE THE CAR AT CAMP

A proper little
country town.

Wander into Imbil for a bakery stop, groceries or a pub meal. Make space for an unhurried look around the village, then head back for an afternoon beside the creek.

Check shop and market hours for your visit. Reception can point you towards local favourites.

A VILLAGE ON YOUR DOORSTEP

Stock up.
Or let someone cook.

Groceries for the barbecue, a bakery stop or a night off cooking — find these local businesses along Yabba Road in Imbil. Use the map links to plan your route from camp.

GROCERIES

Imbil IGA

1/99 Yabba Road, Imbil

Top up your groceries and pick up the essentials for meals back at camp.

Official listing: daily, 7 am–8 pm. Check holiday hours.

PUB MEALS & TAKEAWAY ALCOHOL

Railway Hotel Imbil

110 Yabba Creek Road, Imbil

Sit down for a pub meal, or visit the drive-through bottle shop for takeaway alcohol.

Check meal-service and bottle-shop hours separately before heading over.

BAKERY & COFFEE

Imbil Town & Country Bakery

112 Yabba Road, Imbil

Pick up bread, pies, pastries or a coffee for a village stop or an easy meal back at camp.

Check the bakery’s latest opening days and hours.

CAFÉ & RESTAURANT

The Wild Vine

116 Yabba Road, Imbil

Enjoy a meal in the village, with garden dining and a menu focused on seasonal, local produce.

Check the current menu and service times; bookings are recommended.

Local listings checked 22 September 2026. Opening hours, menus and stock can change, especially on public holidays. Sources: IGA, The Wild Vine, Mary Valley Country and Imbil local services.

02

STRETCH YOUR LEGS

Take the
scenic way.

The Imbil–Brooloo Rail Trail offers a different view of the valley, through farmland and forest. Ask about current trail conditions and choose a walk that suits your group.

TAKE A DRIVE

A day in
the valley.

COUNTRY ROADS

Kandanga & Amamoor

Explore more of the Mary Valley’s villages and countryside. Keep the itinerary loose and check local opening hours.

A DIFFERENT PACE

Mary Valley Rattler

If a heritage railway outing appeals, check the operator’s current timetable and departure point before planning your day.

A LITTLE FURTHER

Kenilworth & the surrounds

Make a country-town outing part of your trip. Reception can help with local suggestions and current access information.

Information checked 21 September 2026 · Official guide to the area ↗

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE HELPS

Before you
head out.

For trips to Borumba Dam, forest walks or other outdoor areas, confirm current access and conditions before travelling. The team can help you plan around the weather and your group.

Mary Valley Rattler timetable & trips ↗

A FEW MORE LOCAL FAVOURITES

Make a little
discovery.

More places featured in the retreat’s local guide. Check opening days and outdoor access before travelling.

WITH THE KIDS

Imbil Skate Park

A nearby stop for skateboards, scooters and bikes. Bring your gear for a change of pace from creek time.

LOCAL PRODUCE

Market mornings

Look into Imbil Sunday Markets, Imbil Growers Markets, Dagun Growers Markets and Amamoor Markets. Check each market’s current dates before setting out.

FOREST WALKS

Fig Tree Walk

The rainforest boardwalk near Kenilworth offers a nature-focused outing. Check current trail access and whether the route suits your group.

BIRDS & TREES

Amamoor State Forest

Explore rainforest and creekside walking areas. Confirm track conditions and closures with Queensland Parks before you go.

ON THE WATER

The Mary River

Paddlers can explore beyond Yabba Creek. Seek local advice on suitable access, water conditions and equipment before planning a river trip.

Ideas from the official local guide ↗ · Checked 21 September 2026. Check Queensland Parks alerts ↗

KEEP EXPLORING

Camp lifeOur hosts & contactPlan your stay

YOUR NEXT GOOD MEMORY STARTS HERE

Meet you by the creek.

Check availability & book

Booking opens the official Imbil Camping Retreat reservation system.