Used camping gear in Townsville typically sells for A$38 to A$285 (about $27 to $200). Camping gear sells best as a coherent bundle for one type of trip, so group by use rather than throwing everything unrelated into one lot.
Camping gear and outdoor gear cover the same ground here - tents, sleeping bags, rucksacks, stoves, and hiking and climbing kit.
Selling camping gear in Townsville
Townsville is the largest city in the tropical north and it runs on three things: the army garrison, the university and the port. It also sits in the cyclone belt, so people here think about how things are stored in a way that inland cities never have to. It is also one of the things that moves most reliably here, so there is a local audience for it already.
Military postings move whole households in and out on a two to three year cycle, and the university adds its own arrivals and departures each year. Between them the supply of good, barely-used household goods is more reliable here than the population would suggest.
Almost everyone drives, and the city is flat and spread out, so collection is straightforward as long as you agree the suburb. In the wet season a downpour can close a road at short notice, so it is worth agreeing what happens if the weather turns rather than assuming.
Townsville, in Queensland, has around 195,000 people, which means a smaller local market, so price sensibly and expect the right buyer to be willing to travel a little. Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are close enough that a buyer there may well make the trip for the right thing.
Handing it over in Townsville
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Sell your Camping Gear in Townsville
Listing is free and there is no commission and no buyer fee, so the price you agree is the price you keep. Most listings take about a minute to put up.
What camping gear is worth
What lifts the price
- Complete bundles covering a full setup
- Recognised outdoor brands
What pulls it down
- Missing pegs, poles and guylines
- Perished elastic in poles and shock cord
Working out what yours is worth
- Check every item is dry and mildew-free
- List each piece individually in the description
Getting it ready
- Check every item works — light stoves, inflate mats, test zips and torches with fresh batteries.
- Air everything and make sure nothing was packed damp, since mould is the usual problem with stored gear.
Photograph
- The two or three best items individually
- Any tear, mould mark, missing part or perished seal
Put in the description
- Brands of the significant items
- Whether anything was stored damp, and any mould or perishing
Bulky and often heavy in aggregate. Weigh the parcel before quoting, or offer collection, which suits larger bundles better.
Listing is free and there is no selling fee, so the whole amount the buyer pays stays with you. You and the buyer agree the handover between yourselves.
Same region (Queensland)
Common questions
Where can I sell camping gear in Townsville?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. Almost everyone drives, and the city is flat and spread out, so collection is straightforward as long as you agree the suburb. In the wet season a downpour can close a road at short notice, so it is worth agreeing what happens if the weather turns rather than assuming.
What exactly is included?
List every item. Bundles described vaguely attract lowball offers because buyers assume the worst.
How much is camping gear worth in Townsville?
Most used camping gear change hands for A$38 to A$285 (about $27 to $200). Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling camping gear across Australia, what camping gear is worth, everything second hand in Townsville, or Sports & Outdoors in Townsville.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.