The Green Flag (Sprints Week Only)/in /by

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.

THIS SITE IS FULLY BOOKED FOR 2025 Nestled between the Pub and the start line on the western side of the road, this small block offers pole position for the pub and start line. Limited places available. No power. Portable amenities provided. If this site is booked – book on Old MacDonald’s Farm (Sprints Week), under the sites ‘In The Pitts – on the start line’. Hipcamps will only let me book one site on this page, but there are several available. Message me for more details or to check availablity. Price is $240 for 2 nights, and includes camping from Wednesday to Monday regardless of how long you stay. Must be checked in Friday night because the road will be closed Saturday and Sunday until race finished. When booking – only book Friday and Saturday night, but you are welcome to arrive from Wednesday on. Price does not include ticket entry to the Sprints. Tickets are available at the Sprints merchandise tents and entry points at Warwick Street near the RSL and MacIntyre Street at the corner store end.

Wes’s Camping Ground/in , /by

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.

Wes’s Camping Grounds is located on the Canal Creek. They have many different sites to choose from, either right beside the creek, amongst the trees or in the open paddock if you need to charge your solar.

Guests are required to be fully self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. There is something for everyone here at Wes’s Camping grounds.

With several deep water holes on the property that are home to many fish species just waiting to be caught like yellowbelly, jew and carp. Imagine sitting, relaxing beside the creek while the kids are playing football or swimming just up stream.

Bring your pushbikes or even a kayak and paddle up and down the creek. The kids will love to explore the property and shallow rock pools or even swim in the deeper water. Or just simply sit back and relax by the fire side and enjoy the serenity.

Wide open spaces (Sprints only)/in /by

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.

6 campers per site per night (minimum 2 nights) @ $100.00 per night per site + fees and charges. Additional campers @ $20.00 each per night. We are offering clear and flat 9m x 9m camp sites which are side by side sites. Access via double entry gate with no restrictions and ample of turning space for reversing of caravans, trailers etc. Nestled in the quiet village of Leyburn and within 1km to the local Pub, RSL and a very well stocked General Store of small grocery lines or fantastic sandwiches, burgers and chips. Walking distance to the Historic Leyburn Sprints track for August 2025. We are on turn 3 and access is via a short walk to either one of the main gates on MacIntyre Street or a gate on Peter Street. Great location in the Southern Region for exploring.

Peter Street Povo Paddock/in , /by

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.

Last years prices until the end of March!! Well ok until I get time to update it. Looking like mid May… Lucky you! Also, you can contact me on FB page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564399006295 Formerly known as old MacDonald’s Farm, this property is offered for the Leyburn Sprints Weekend. Located on the Leyburn Sprints race track on the corner of Perceval and Peter Streets. (There are also other sites on Macintyre Street that are on the start line next to the pub but these are fully booked for 2025) http://www.scribblemaps.com/maps/view/New_with_walkway_and_no_overflow/LFl6mQnRlF Price includes Wednesday night to Sunday night whether you stay 1 night or 5 nights in line with Sprints Committee camping guidelines. So just book for 2 nights. Price does not include ticket entry to the Sprints. Tickets are available at the Sprints merchandise tents and entry points at Warwick Street near the RSL and Macintyre Street at the corner store end. Peter Street 18 large sites for RVs. These are numbered for admin purposes and don’t correlate to a position in the paddock. Sites will be allocated as they are booked.

Kick n back in Leyburn/in /by

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.

The property offers a creek that runs the full back boundary.

The nearby pub and RSL/Museum are perfect for a few beverages.

Historic markers are dotted around town. In August they Leyburn host The Historic Leyburn Sprints, with car time trials, markets, food and market stalls and entertainment at both licensed premises.

Leyburn Motel/Cabins (Sprints only)/in /by

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.

Available for the Sprints week only from Wednesday 20 August – Monday 25 August 2025 inclusive. Price is $250 for the duration regardless of how long you stay. When booking please book for the entire duration. Flat land, diagonally across the road from the Historic Leyburn Hotel. This flat block offers quick easy access to the best viewing spots available at the pub. Limited places available. No power. No Pets. Amenities provided but would prefer vans to be self-sufficient with own holding tanks. Dump point is available at the free camp grounds past the corner shop. Tickets for the event must be pre-purchased as our land is inside the Sprints Precinct.

Mill House Trackside Camping/in , /by

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.

We are a self contained camp area ready to host caravans and campers in 2025 for the Historic Leyburn Sprints.
One acre of our 3 acre property will be dedicated to caravans and campers whom are self contained. Our property is right on the track with great views of corner 5 and 6 we are directly beside the main paddock with food outlets and stalls. Spectator access runs right through our property. Our camping fees cover you for 4 nights Thursday through to Monday all campers are required to be onsite by 5pm Friday

BrickVilla/in /by

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.

BrickVilla is a 10 acre property located a short walk from the township of Leyburn. The property is home to a historic cottage built in the mid 1800s that is now the residence of a fourth generation local family. The property has a dam suitable for fishing and is teaming with native wildlife including Kangaroos, Fairy Wrens, Finches, Magpies, Kookaburras and Cockatoos. Pitch your tent or set up your van or camper and enjoy seeing native bird life and wildlife right at your doorstep. During the day you can do the local history tour or enjoy lunch at the historic Leyburn Hotel or Between Two Rocks Winery. You may even be interest in walking some local bush walking or hiking tracks. At night you can enjoy toasting marshmallows on the campfire (wood provided) or star gazing. You need to be a self-contained camper with your own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water. There is access to rubbish facilities. We recommend 4WDs to access the campsite. The campsite features open, flat grassy areas peppered with trees.

30th Historic Leyburn Sprints/in /

13 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026. Next Date: 13 Aug 2026

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The award-winning Historic Leyburn Sprints will return to the streets of Leyburn on the Southern Downs for the 30th running . More than 250 historic, classic and performance cars will race the clock on the closed streets on Leyburn, vying for trophies in up to 60 classes, as well as outright placings. Get amongst the drivers and their cars, ranging from the 1920s through to modern classics. The 2026 Sprints will feature a special 30th Anniversary dinner on Thursday 13 August, open to everyone – look out for further details.

The Historic Leyburn Sprints celebrates the running of the Australian Grand Prix, held at Leyburn on a disused wartime airstrip in 1949. Come for the racing, stay for the fun and the sightseeing in this historic town and surroundings. Camping is available in the recreational reserve, a short walk from the track, and at other sites near the town.

Celebrity drivers, country markets, live music, a colourful Motorsport Alley display, Show n Shine and the Vintage Caravan Village and many other attractions add to the grassroots entertainment at this unique event in a fantastic setting – this event just keeps getting better and better!

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