The best camping near Girringun National Park

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  • Echo Creek Adventure Centre
  • Echo Creek Adventure Centre
  • Echo Creek Adventure Centre
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Echo Creek Adventure Centre

29 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents30 acres · Munro Plains, QLD
We are located in the heart of the Tully Valley in tropical Far North Queensland midway between Cairns and Townsville, situated on a 240 acre cattle property amongst the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. A great location for nature based activities, weddings, group events, conferences and school camps, excursions or simply a weekend getaway or camping trip with the family. When you experience the outdoors in Tropical North Queensland you open a gateway to the thrills, spills and adrenalin of activities but also the tranquil, peaceful and abundant natural aspects of the World Heritage Area of the Wet Tropics. Echo Creek provides the doorway into this wonderful outdoor experience through active participation in the many activities, educational programs, Corporate teambuilding and leadership programs and Special Interest Retreats such as Yoga, Wellness and Raw Indulgence getaways. Our tours and educational programs provide a wealth of information and knowledge about the Tropical Rainforest Environment but also developing and supporting team and leadership qualities for all. We offer a range of quality products from interpretative bush walks/hiking, local bush tucker tours, journey based trekking, rock climbing to student educational tours which journey you through some of the tropical north’s breath-taking World Heritage Rainforest. You can even walk in the footsteps of the Ancestors with our local Jirrbal people and weave a bracelet, paint your face, throw a boomerang and catch a fish. Let Echo Creek take you on an educational experience of a life time or simply relax and unwind at a indulging Retreat.
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  • The friendly little pup April
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Twitchers Rest

4 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Upper Stone, QLD
Nestled in the mountains is a little grove with beautiful views and fresh crisp air. This property is set on 5 acres of flat and sloping ground. The campsite is part rainforest and has a creek on one side. There is also lots of open forest. I find the rainforest good for enjoying the birds. If you're up for an adventure bring your mountain bike and go riding, or head of for walks along the creek. It's very peaceful. You will find the Wallaman Falls, Mt Fox and National Parks nearby. This campsite is located about half an hour from town. This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower. There is a picnic table for meals, access to water, power and wifi as well as rubbish facilities.
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  • Herbert River Valley
  • Herbert River Valley
  • Herbert River Valley
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Herbert River Valley

10 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Abergowrie, QLD
The serene and beautiful Herbert River awaits your visit to enjoy the breathtaking views the valley offers. Base yourself with us and explore the Yammanie National Park along the Herbert River. Gowerie creek has never stopped running in 60 years fed from the Mountains back towards Cardwell this creek presents beauty in every aspect.
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  • Butterfly Valley
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  • Butterfly Valley

Butterfly Valley

2 sites · Lodging160 acres · Damper Creek, QLD
Butterfly Valley Holiday Accommodation is situated on a 160 acre property, that is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine National Park. Situated just 2.8 km from the Bruce Highway, 10 minutes from the seaside township of Cardwell and close to Hinchinbrook Island, here you can escape the hustle and bustle of life to the peace and quiet of lush natural surrounds. Enjoy private swimming holes and a waterfall that is only 300 meters from your front door, as well as a lookout over Hinchinbrook Island. There is abundant wildlife, and of course you will see many butterflies – watch it all from your private deck overlooking the creek. Our campsites are beside Five Mile creek on Butterfly Island and only accessible by off road vehicles.
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AU$144.50
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  • Mukundi Farm
  • Mukundi Farm
  • Mukundi Farm

Mukundi Farm

6 sites · RVs6 acres · Peacock Siding, QLD
Mukundi Farm is a 6 acre property in cane farmers land, boarded by spectacular mountain view. It's a flat grassy space where you can park and set up where you like. There are sheep grazing next door, please respect the privacy of the neighbourhood. There are no amenities here so campers will need to be self-contained and leave no trace. Please take all rubbish with you. Campers will enjoy a lovely nearby drive up Mount Fox - a rising above surrounding eucalypt woodlands where you can find an ancient volcano with a large crater. The Stone River flows near by, which is good for relaxing and enjoying the crystal clear water. Wallaman fall is also close by. The property is located 15 minutes out of Ingahm and under 2 hours out of Townsville. Nice tropical weather. Safe neighbourhood. Very peaceful and relaxing. If wet, vehicles may be bogged. If it rains excessively, keep on high ground.
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  • Hidden Valley Cabins
  • Hidden Valley Cabins
  • Hidden Valley Cabins

Hidden Valley Cabins

8 sites · Lodging8 acres · Paluma, QLD
At Hidden Valley Cabins you’ll find three generations of our family, living a simple eco-friendly life and ready to welcome you into our home. We are passionate about wellness, nature, and the biodiversity around us, and strive to educate our visitors from all over the world. Off Grid eco retreat, in Australian bushland. The property itself is on 8acres of untouched Australian bushland but surrounded by 55000acres or cattle station, with a River twisting and turning all through the Valley where we sit. There is a beautiful Gorge 10 mins down the road, countless walking/hiking trails and beautiful waterholes and waterfalls to find and enjoy! Hidden Valley Cabins offers a range of educational eco-tours including day tours from the resort and all-inclusive tours with meals, accommodation and transfers from Townsville. Explore the local area with a personal guide, adding to the Australian bush experience and cover the unique animals, ecosystems and landscape within the Hidden Valley area.
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AU$179
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  • Crystal Creek
  • Crystal Creek
  • Crystal Creek
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Crystal Creek

25 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Mutarnee, QLD
Crystal Creek Campsite is a large camp area with private access to the creek. Large area with plenty of shade. Dog friendly (on a lead). Campers must be self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and take all waste with them. Our current facilities are unable to be regularly cleaned so will be closed to guests.Campers MUST provide car registration details at time of booking.This is a privately run camp (Operated by Mungulla Station). It is not part of the National Park. Close walk to natural swimming pools which are absolutely picturesque.We offer large shady spots with a few BBQ's, fire pits and amenities. Plenty of fishing and swimming to enjoy.Amenities include hot showers (10 MINS ONLY PLEASE).Access to campsite passes our school so please drive very slowly if your accessing campsite during school hours.Children under 6 stay for free. Do not include them at time of booking.DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TOILET PAPERPlease read all information, rule and directions (provided once you have a confirmed booking) carefully before contacting your host. We have done out best to provide all the information for you so messages should not be required.
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AU$25
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  • Crystal Ridge
  • We loved how beautiful and private this spot was
  • Crystal Ridge
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Crystal Ridge

2 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Mutarnee, QLD
Welcome to Crystal Ridge, a peaceful location where you can enjoy peace and privacy.Campers can fish, swim, bird watch or just relax by the water and watch the cows grazing around the property. Nearby you'll find Mount Spec, Paluma Range National Park straddles the summit and escarpment of the Paluma Range, rising 1,000m above the Big Crystal Creek floodplain. This is the most southerly national park in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.Located approximately 45 minutes north of Townsville on the Bruce Highway, Mutarnee is a small peaceful hamlet nestled on the banks of beautiful Crystal Creek. At the local caravan park there's a small shop and service station and just a minute down the road you'll find the Crystal Creek boat ramp. There is great bushwalks in the area and place to mountain bike.Any camping set up is welcome to pull up on the flat, grassy site.You are welcome to bring your pet, but please ensure they are kept on a leash and under control. 
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AU$32
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  • GLOWS Garden Centre Camp
  • GLOWS Garden Centre Camp
  • GLOWS Garden Centre Camp
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GLOWS Garden Centre Camp

6 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Mission Beach, QLD
GLOWS Garden Centre Camp is set in a large field backing onto world heritage rainforest to the East/South and adjoining Garden Centre and Raw Materials Yard to the north. We have only opened 3 x sites at this stage as it's a work in progress :) There are 3 Sites opening 1st September 2024 and only 200m away is a cafe at our Garden Centre for a great coffee 6 days a week! You will need to be self-sufficient however we do have a cold water shower and toilets available between 7am and 5pm in the adjoining Garden Centre. We are located on Tully Mission Beach Road with the bike path between Wongaling Beach and Mission Beach running right past the front gates, so a quick ride into town and plenty of space to bring your boat! We your hosts, (Nancy and Shane) operate the adjoining Garden Centre and Raw Materials yard so there is always something happening and with vast local knowledge of what to do and where to go, we are only happy to help. Opening in September 2024 we have planted a tropical fruit forest plantation as well as citrus orchard and with our 50 beautiful free-range chooks (pets) you will have them wandering around freely, clucking away happily.
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AU$24
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  • Waterfall sight 📷 @the.galapagos.life
  • Looking back to the shed from the campsites 📷 @the.galapagos.life
  • Waterfall sight 📷 @the.galapagos.life
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Tully Mountain Views

5 sites · RVs14 acres · Djarawong, QLD
Our property is located 10 minutes north of Tully and 15 minutes to the beautiful Mission Beach, we are close to the highway so travellers can rest and enjoy our views. Camp sites are located around the dam and waterfall with views of the Tully mountains and Tully town with the mill stacks in the far distance. Come and enjoy our peaceful spot. It is a 5 minute drive to Alligators Nest which is the local swimming hole with crystal clear water but with no alligators, or try our local Feluga Pub for a coldie or a great pub meal a few minutes up the road. So come breathe in the fresh air and wake up the sounds of our beautiful bush birds. Please take all rubbish with you on departure.
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AU$30
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  • Crystal Creek Camp
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  • Crystal Creek Camp
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Crystal Creek Camp

8 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Coolbie, QLD
We have over 12 acres of private, tropical parkland, that runs right along the Crystal Creek in Mutarnee, QLD. 2 hectares of this land is between the Crystal Creek Caravan Park and the Crystal Creek itself. This area has it's own amenities block (toilets and showers) and access to water. There is a large communal campfire in the middle, and plenty of space for a perfect getaway! Should you require it, there is also access to the caravan park's amenities block which includes more toilets and showers, a camp kitchen, and a laundry. This camp is right across the road from the Paluma National Park, little Crystal Creek, Big Crystal Creek, and numerous natural swimming holes. Right behind the camp is a boat ramp, and the beach is 10 minutes away. You will have access to walking tracks, mountain bike trails, bird-watching, swimming, fishing, crabbing... the list is endless!
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  • Tropical Hibiscus Caravan Park
  • Tropical Hibiscus Caravan Park
  • Tropical Hibiscus Caravan Park
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Tropical Hibiscus Caravan Park

3 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Wongaling Beach, QLD
Tropical Hibiscus Caravan Park Mission Beach is a boutique sized park packed with great facilities, including a large pool, gym, tv room, woodfired pizzas, great camp kitchen and lovely amenities. Our pet friendly cabins and sites offer great value accommodation for the whole family, couples or the single traveller. Enjoy your slice of our tropical paradise with powered sites perfect for everything from caravans to big rigs and motorhomes.
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AU$33
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  • Clearview
  • Clearview
  • Clearview
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Clearview

6 sites · RVs, Tents350 acres · Dingo Pocket, QLD
We are a working cattle property with extensive permaculture inspired production gardens. Our goals are towards regenerating the land and being as self sufficient and organic in production as possible. We encourage you leave lasting marks on the farm by being apart of our regeneration, self sufficient projects, we provide the first hand experiences to our farming lifestyle and volunteer our knowledge to encourage everyone to do their part to a more sustainable future. Situated 15 minutes from the North Queensland town of Tully, on record as being the wettest places in Queensland. We also encourage you to explore our 350 acres of bushland, rainforest and open grasslands or used us as a base to explore the surrounding environment including the stunning Tully Gorge National Park or the beautiful Mission Beach and Dunk Island or just chill out and relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding farmland. Our campsites have near 300-degree views of the surrounding Tully Valley, down private gullies or open grasslands. Other options in the area include sky diving, white water rafting, bush or coastal walking, swimming in pristine fresh or saltwater or star gazing this region has it all. Pets are welcome but must be under control at all times. We have a passion for the environment, agriculture and reducing the amount of waste created by humans, we try to reuse and repurposing as much of our own and others waste as possible. You can follow our progress to transform our farm on the Facebook page Clearview - Tully. We are fully off-grid, so you will need to be fully self-contained, a dump point and laundry mat is available in Tully if required. Campfires permitted.
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AU$17
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  • Mission Beach Farm Stay
  • Mission Beach Farm Stay
  • Mission Beach Farm Stay
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Mission Beach Farm Stay

4 sites · Lodging, RVs160 acres · Mission Beach, QLD
The property is a tropical fruit farm, zoned 'rural' and is nestled amongst other banana farms and small acreages. The property has mountain, rainforest and farm views. We live on a country road. It is very peaceful and quiet at night. Great for star gazing, as there is low light pollution. You can walk to the beach in around 10-15 minutes. Shops are a little further and include post office, tourist information, restaurants and cafes, clothing, massage, Lennie's fruit shop and a small supermarket. You can purchase take away alcohol from The Tavern in the main shopping area. Woolworth supermarket, chemist, banks and bottles-shops are in Wongaling, about 10 a minute drive.
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  • Hinchinbrook View
  • Hinchinbrook View
  • Hinchinbrook View
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Hinchinbrook View

2 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Macknade, QLD
Park up amongst the Mango Tree orchard on manicured lawn with views to Hinchinbrook Island. Ideal spot to base yourself while exploring Lucinda, The Palm Islands and Wallaman Falls or for a quick over nighter. Plenty of room to spread out.
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  • Tranquil Estate
  • Tranquil Estate
  • Tranquil Estate
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Tranquil Estate

24 sites · RVs, Tents177 acres · Bilyana, QLD
Tranquil Estate is and ECO tourist site that is located 10 mins north of Cardwell and positioned in between Cardwell and Tully in North Queensland. Tranquil Estate is located at the foothills in a beautiful part of the world called Bilyana that overlooks the magnificent Hinchinbrook Island and waterway. Tranquil Estate has approximately 10 acres of flat grassed area for parking your RV, caravan or camping for the night. We are less than 2km off the Bruce highway and the road into Tranquil Estate is a dirt road that is well maintained. There is a common use fire pit area and two wood BBQ's for use in the middle of the paddock. There is also a potable water tank for washing only. There are no toilets and drinking water available, so being self-sufficient is a requirement. There is a massive 50-year-old Mango tree that provides a heap of shade to sit under and enjoy the environment. Behind the Mango tree are walking tracks that take you across a bridge and into the rainforest. This is a pristine environment that we want to share with our visitors. Please be mindful that we have the usual wild animals that are native to the area (Cassowary's, pythons & snakes, wallabies & kangaroos) that should always be treated with the respect that they deserve. This is a beautiful part of the world to stay, and you will enjoy stopping and recharging your batteries!
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  • Cullen Guesthouse & and Rest Stop
  • The grand old Hotel Villa
  • Cullen Guesthouse & and Rest Stop
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Cullen Guesthouse & and Rest Stop

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Ingham, QLD
Park alongside Inghams 100 year old fully restored historical Villa. Shower and toilet facilities, power and water provided within. The property is located 30 seconds off the Bruce Highway. A great stop for the weary traveller. Overnight or longer if needed. An excellent stop for exploring the region, the Wallerman Falls etc. Close to all town amenities.
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AU$49
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  • Mungalla Station
  • Mungalla Station
  • Mungalla Station
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Mungalla Station

14 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Forrest Beach, QLD
Mungalla Cattle Station Camp (125kms north of Townsville, near Forest Beach) Campers MUST provide car registration details at time of booking.If you have your own tent, van or RV come and camp! Small dogs welcome. Flat sites, suitable for caravans and 2WD. Guests are welcome to use the worker's toilets and showers, though please keep in mind these are very basic if self-contained greywater can be dispersed on the ground.Mungalla Station is a historic cattle station near Ingham in North Queensland. Come and share a unique experience of the culture and history of Mungalla Station and its Aboriginal owners.Guests can meet the Nywaigi Aboriginal people, the Aboriginal traditional owners of the lands around Ingham in North Queensland. Experience our rich culture and history.Explore the property established by James Cassady, who fled the potato famine of Ireland and created a pastoral dynasty. Visit the birthplace of the world-famous Droughtmaster cattle breed, the original homestead, the graves of James Cassady and his son.Children under 6 stay for free. Do not include them at time of booking.We ask campers to please try to arrive before it gets dark. Please read all information provided carefully and only contact your host if absolutely necessary.
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AU$25
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The best camping near Girringun National Park guide

Overview

About

Embark on an adventure through Girringun National Park, a haven of natural beauty and cultural significance. Traverse ancient rainforests, marvel at Australia's highest single-drop waterfall, Wallaman Falls, and explore the rich biodiversity. With a variety of campgrounds, the park offers a perfect escape for nature enthusiasts and campers alike.

Notable campgrounds

  • Blencoe Falls camping area – A serene spot with large group areas and private sites along the creek.
  • Wallaman Falls camping area – Set in open woodland, this area is adjacent to the stunning Stony Creek.
  • Wairuna camping area – Offers partially shaded sites beside the picturesque Burdekin River.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early to secure your preferred camping spot, especially during peak seasons.
  • Check for cancellations regularly as plans change and spots may open up.
  • Consider visiting during off-peak times for a quieter experience and easier booking.
  • Explore nearby camping options for alternative sites if the park is fully booked.

When to go

The best time to visit Girringun National Park is during the dry season, from May to September, when the weather is cooler and the tracks are accessible. Avoid the wet season from December to March, as heavy rains can lead to closures and safety concerns.

Know before you go

  • Check park alerts for temporary closures and safety information before your visit.
  • Be crocodile aware; they inhabit the area's waterways.
  • Ensure you have a valid camping permit if staying overnight.
  • Some areas are only accessible by 4WD, so plan your vehicle accordingly.
  • Respect the park's natural and cultural heritage by following the 'Leave No Trace' principles.

Top parks near Girringun National Park

Magnetic Island National Park
Undara Volcanic National Park
Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park
Mount Surprise
Cape Hillsborough National Park
Eungella National Park
Gloucester Island National Park
Conway National Park

Top cities near Girringun National Park

Townsville
Cairns
Ingham
Mareeba
Airlie Beach
Mackay
Bowen
Port Douglas

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