El Encanto

Safe traveller parking in industrial Brisbane

ABOUT

Great facilities for independent motorhome, van and roof-top ute travellers to Brisbane; in an industrial zone which is abuzz in the day and quiet at night. This is definitely Boho and a different kind of parking. Make sure you watch the videos at TOUR first before booking.
  • Toilets, showers, free washing machine, free clothes dryer. BYO detergents.
  • Power outlets - Water tap & hose - NO VAN TOILET DUMP POINT - General waste & recyclables disposal bins
  • All Brisbane water is drinkable.
  • Free wifi.
  • Full kitchen with gas stovetop, grill, microwaves, sandwich maker, fridge for food storage, cooking implements & dining items.
  • First aid cabinet + Fire extinguishers, fire blanket.
  • Large dining + entertainment area with lounges & dining areas. TV with free channels. Even musical instruments to make your own music.
  • 24/7 CCTV cameras & automatic night lights. Closed gate with code access.
  • Parking on flat bitumen hard stand.
  • Allocated smoking area.
  • No children under 16 years of age - active industrial site. 
  • No pets - native animals on-site. 
  • No caravans or towed vehicles - restrictive incline. 
  • No free-standing tents - bitumen surface.
  • No visitors.
  • No noise after 10pm or before 8am.
  • 7 days' maximum.
This flood-free industrial property is on top of a hill with great breezes. Leafy gardens. Night-time tranquillity. This is a great spot to park and rest safely very close to Brisbane.  Close to public transport. Check Translink . Close to hospitals, trains, supermarkets, pubs, bottle-o , takeaways & cafes. Close to walking trails in Toohey Forest. Only 9.5km into Brisbane central. For what's on in Brisbane, check Here .
By booking, you agree to the terms and conditions herein. Read more.

Book

Bookings answered 7am to 7pm only. 4 powered sites for vans, motorhomes & rooftop tent utes. Four adults maximum per vehicle. No children, pets, caravans or towed vehicles, free-standing tents. No Van dump point here. The booking system page only stays open for 3 minutes. By booking, you agree to the terms and conditions herein under INFO tab. PLEASE check the videos first to see if this is your kind of place.

  • Category: Per vehicle
  • Mininum time 60 Minutes
  • Address: 555 Tarragindi Road, Salisbury QLD, Australia (Map)
  • More Info: Book day by day. 7 days max. This site is not staffed. An entry access code is sent on payment. Check-in & out 12pm. By booking, you agree to the terms and conditions herein - https://www.elencanto.net/info
  • Per NightAU$75
 

Contact

  • 555 Tarragindi Rd, Salisbury QLD, Australia

Tour

Find your way around this Boho Industrial zone. Watch these videos. This site is not staffed. See where to park, how to use the showers, common zone, night lights, kitchen and more. 

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    Parking Bays & Power Outlets

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    Quick Tour of the Commons

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    Common Area & Kitchen

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    To the Showers

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    To the Toilets

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    Air Conditioning

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    TV

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    Waste Bins

Info

Liability Waiver

El Encanto Waiver - Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims - To the full extent permitted by law, El Encanto and their owners, successors and assigns are not responsible for any death, dismemberment, injury, loss or damage of any kind suffered by any person while using El Encanto facilities, caused in any manner whatsoever, except to the extent arising from the wilful negligence of El Encanto.  Any litigation involving the parties to this agreement shall be brought solely within the State of Queensland and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of Queensland. El Encanto means The Trustee for the Rapidoz Trust ABN 13913156640, its successors and assigns.

Hygiene

There are two bathrooms and three showers available. There is a large kitchen & bar, with an open area for dining and relaxing. Please keep the on-site facilities clean. The shared areas are cleaned regularly. Please wash and dry all shared cooking and eating implements in the kitchen and bar, clean tables and chairs as they are used.

Water

We live on the second driest continent on Earth. Please use water wisely. Most running water on-site comes from the mains water. Please turn off taps. If refilling your vehicles, please use the tap and long blue hose near the rubbish bins. 

Plug in

The electrical outlets on the green Brick Wall are 15amp, 3 pins. The electrical outlets in all other shared site areas are 3 pins and are for regular household items, e.g. charging mobile phones. Please use only the plugs provided.

Waste disposal

Please use the bins provided for all waste disposal. There are separate bins for general waste, bottles and cardboard. Disposal of oils, toilet waste, grey water on-site is prohibited. Waste water dumps are available locally but not on-site.

Fire Prevention

Open fires are prohibited on-site. There is fire equipment around the property, it is signed. If a fire breaks out, please call Fire and Emergency Services on 000. Please advise administration if you see a fire hazard.

Emergencies

In Australia, call 000 for emergency services including Police, Fire and Ambulance.  We are close to 3 major hospitals, one ambulance and one police station so you are secure in getting help quickly. You could let us know by texting 0404138741 if there is a serious situation.

Gas outlets

Please do not tamper with any gas fittings or outlets or bottles on-site. Please turn off all gas appliances in the kitchen.

Respect

Please protect us, each other and the community. Do not visit if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID19. Please seek medical assistance.  Please wash your hands with soap and water before using shared spaces.  Please remove all rubbish, clean all shared items including tables and cooking/eating implements.  Please keep the shared spaces tidy and free of your personal items.
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who is behaving in a manner which can endanger or annoy our other site users. Please report any issues to site administration on 0404138741 via text or +61404139741 on Whatsapp. 

Hazards

We want everybody to have a nice safe stay, so please report any hazards on-site to site administration via text on 0404138741 or via Whatsapp +61404138741.

Air Conditioning

We have two very large air-conditioning units inside the common area which are all seasons - both hot and cold. See the video on how to turn them on. Please turn them off when leaving the space.

Smoking

Smoking is permitted in the parking areas. There is a smoking table and chairs provided near the water and waste shed at the back right side of the property. Please dispose of your cigarette butts carefully in the butt bins. Vaping and smoking is not permitted inside the shared dining and rest areas.

Noise

Please considerate of other travellers. NO NOISE after 10pm and before 8am. 

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Photos

  • Exterior Common Area

  • Property

  • Entrance

  • Parking Bays

  • Larger Bays

  • Smaller bays

  • Common Area

  • Bathrooms 3

  • Bathrooms 1

  • Bathrooms 2

  • Lounge 1

  • Lounge 2

  • Kitchen

  • Bar fridges

  • Kitchen 2

  • Stove Top 1

  • Showers x 3

  • Showers Inside

  • Washing machine, Dryer

  • Summer lounge

  • Plug in

  • Relax

  • Water tap & hose

  • Waste disposal shed

Reviews

Surprise

El Encanto has been the greatest surprise of our trip down the east coast of Australia. Initially we were a little sceptical, a camp site in a trucking company's yard hardly seemed the ideal place to spend a couple of nights in Brisbane. How wrong could we have been! The site was secure. The facilities were amazing. Absolutely the best we have experienced. The site is small, so if you are lucky enough to be able to secure a booking, grab it! You will be very well looked after by the "El Encanto Mob". Thank you both.

Amazing!

We have arrived! Your place is amazing! We feel very good and alone, we have a private camping. Thank you so much!

Great place!

Wir haben Ihren Campingplatz in unserem Reiseführer gefunden. Es war eine sehr gute Wahl für den Aufenthalt! Danke schön.

Never wanted to leave!

I had such an amazing stay at El encanto! Such a unique set up with so much entertainment you never have to leave! The owners were so lovely and helpful. I could not recommend this place more! Thank you.

Everything you need

Eher einfach gehaltener und kleiner Campingplatz. Bietet aber definitiv alles, was man braucht! Sehr nette Gastgeber und Service. Nur zu empfehlen.

Wish it was longer!

Stayed in El Encanto last night and couldn’t be more impressed, value for money doesn’t even begin to describe the place. At first sight it wasn’t at all what we expected but the facilities are brilliant, it’s spotless and it’s location is great. Mimi was also such a lovely lady, our only issue was that we were only staying for one night and wish we could have stopped for a little longer, would definitely stay again!

Perfect advice

Thanks for everything! We really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks for the great advice. We went north to the place you recommended and it was absolutely fabulous!

Brilliant!

Stayed in El Encanto last night and couldn’t be more impressed, value for money doesn’t even begin to describe the place. At first sight it wasn’t at all what we expected but the facilities are brilliant, it’s spotless and it’s location is great. Mimi was also such a lovely lady, our only issue was that we were only staying for one night and wish we could have stopped for a little longer, would definitely stay again!

Wonderful stay

Thank you for a wonderful 5-night stay and making us feel very welcomed. You might possibly see some of us again, and if not, then some of our friends as we will recommend your great place. 

Lovingly furnished

Hola, we camped with you for the last two nights. Thank you again, it was really nice at the campsite! It is so lovingly furnished and well equipped! We really liked it and really enjoyed our stay in Brissie. Thank you for everything and all the best!

Absolute Gem

Absolute hidden Gem, we loved it. They have converted an old restaurant into a beautiful space for people to have a chill. The owners are great people, they helped us with our van electricity, forever gratefull. The place is clean, tidy, offers heaps of services and close to everything. Would recommand to anyone looking for a good vibe. Muchas gracias 🌵🎊💃 nos vemos !!

Nice and clean

Thanks for welcoming us yesterday night! Your facilities are very nice and clean! We had a great time and your place is gorgeous. Have a wonderful day. 

Guitar without an e-string

Hola, we already left your space. It was a great experience to stay at your spot. Thank you for a great time. PS: On the guitar near the shower door, the high e string is missing. :) :)

A Little Pearl

El Canto ist eine kleine Perle ! Der Campingplatz stellt 4 Stellplätze zur Verfügung, ist bestens ausgestattet hinsichtlich Sanitär- und Kücheneinrichtung und ein super Ausgangspunkt für die Besichtigung von Brisbane. Die Busstation ist gleich in der Nähe. Die Organisation war perfekt und es gab noch viele hilfreiche Tips von Mimi. Vielen Dank !!!

El Canto is a little pearl! The campsite offers 4 pitches, is well equipped in terms of sanitary and kitchen facilities and is a great starting point for exploring Brisbane. The bus station is close by. The organization was perfect and there were lots of helpful tips from Mimi. Thank you !!!

Beautiful common area

Stayed at this place for one night whist passing threw Brisbane. The camping is in a car park at an industrial unit and has a water fill station and electrical hook up, kind of basic but only a 20 min uber into the city so for us this was perfect. We where shocked by the beautiful common area with table tennis lots of space and some musical instruments to play. A fully stocked kitchen with everything you need. Showers and toilets very clean and modern. The hosts Mimi was amazing and there was even a fridge with free beer. Would highly recommend this place if your looking for some where to park the van and visit the city.

Great job!

Thank you very much for the stay we really enjoyed you place. It was great, had everything we needed and more! You have done a great job! Thank you for suggestions as well.

Hair dryer

The facility is very clean and charming, with washing and drying machines available on-site. The showers are fantastic! They even provide a hair dryer for guests in case it’s needed!

Ping Pong

Honestly, it really has everything, and free washing machine and dryer! Very quiet at night, lounge areas so comfy with ping pong and musical instruments!!

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Apartments

El Encanto Studio

One Bedroom Apartment

For one or two adults only. Queen bed, wardrobe, sofas, lounges, dining bar Kitchen - all + microwave, cooktop, airfryer, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, snacks Fridge, wifi, lovely bathroom with toilet, shower, Piano, reverse cycle air-conditioning, TV, sound system. Garden deck - sofas, recliners, dining table, night lights, gas heater, fans. Secure location, CCTV, private entry. Access to a washing machine & dryer. Close to CBD, bus, trains, one car park. NO pets. NO children.

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El Encanto Depot

Two bedroom apartment

Chic, unique, comfy for up to 4 people. In a Bohemian industrial zone, once a transport office, now a hip two-bedroom apartment with all the mod cons. Groovy decor, two double beds, wardrobes, sofas, kitchenette, fridge, stove tops, microwave, toilet, shower, washer-dryer, wifi. Beverages, snacks, game, books, linen supplied. Private entrance, two parking bays. 24/7 independent access. Site CCTV for security. No pets. Peaceful, breezy, gardens, close to Toohey Forest, shops & CBD.

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History

Once a mechanics' workshop, we converted this post-World War II warehouse into a colourful & vibrant performance & event space which operated successfully for 6 years.  Now with its kitchen, toilets, showers,  open common area, it is perfect for independent travellers who enjoy the Boho industrial experience and who just need to relax back into the city life. 

DEPOT Lights

How to turn lights on/off

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Studio

A little extra comfort

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For one or two adults only.
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Depot

Chic, rare, comfy apartment in Salisbury

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Book here.  Chic, unique, comfy for up to 4 people.