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Platypus Bush Camp

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· Finch Hatton, Queensland
5 acres hosted by Shane O.
3 lodging sites · 5 Vehicle/Tent sites · 4 Caravan sites · 6 tent sites
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Hi Everyone and Welcome to our home and a very special property called Platypus Bush Camp. The property has been operating as a bushcamp / rainforest retreat for 40 years and from what we hear regularly it is one of Australia's most unique campsites and it feels nice too :) The bushcamp feels like you are going back in time and has a hint of Asia / South America with the building style and nature but you are in the Aussie rainforest / bush and then we trow in some country hospitality and humour so we can all enjoy our time. There are 4 creeks that flow all year into an absolutely stunning swimming hole that is the largest and deepest in Finch Hatton Gorge. We are off grid but with all the modern amenities like flushing toilets, stunning hot showers with rainforest views (if you like), large fully equipped camp kitchens with everything you need, there is even a pizza oven and usb charging ports and you can see and hear the water from the kitchens and the dining areas. Accomodation options include:
 - 10 unpowered sites available which suit a variety of set ups including sites with your own private deck looking over the creek, shaded sites and sites with sun for solar - please refer to each site description for specific site size and photos. - 6 unpowered tent sites in our grassed where the main fire pit is located - no vehicles are permitted on the grassed area but parking is close by. - 3 private creekside huts / tree houses with stunning views, comfortable beds and bedding. Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them. There is a central fire pit with seating and cooking plate and an undercover fireplace / dining room as well if there is any rain or bring your own fire pit and use at your site. The property is located in the Pioneer Valley just outside Mackay, Queensland. We are 2 kilometres from the breathtaking Finch Hatton Gorge in the Eungella National Park. Just 1 hour drive from Mackay and 2 hours from Airlie Beach and the drive here is beautiful too. Two or three nights is a good amount of time to be able to explore the area including Eungella National Park, Finch Hatton Gorge (Araluen Cascades & Wheel of Fire) while still having time to relax at the Bushcamp. It will be nice to meet you. Shane and Family.
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Biking
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Forest
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River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
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93 Ratings · 68 reviews
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Melissa J.recommends
November 6, 2024
Site 9 (Large & Lush)
Best bush showers ever
Great camp ground. A little too close to everyone else but a great place to mingle. Creek was spectacular and always the grounds were kept tidy and they have the best " bush" showers we have seen
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Nat V.recommends
October 28, 2024
Site 6
Amazing rainforest retreat
This place is absolutely amazing ! It reminded me of being in the Amazon . So much respect and gratitude for what these guys have created here ! Morning swim in the river after listening to it all night, completely tranquil .. Highly recommend, my favourite camp in Australia hands down !
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Mickey V.recommends
October 22, 2024
Site 9 (Large & Lush)
Awesome
We loved camping in our van at platypus bushcamp. Clean toilets and showers. Beautiful nature, we saw 5 platypuses 30 minutes away from our campsite.
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Lauren T.recommends
October 17, 2024
Site 6
Amazing campgrounds! So quiet and peaceful. Excellent, clean, amenities . The outdoor shower was incredible. So much love and effort has gone into this place. Easy to get to.
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Linda M.recommends
October 16, 2024
Site 9 (Large & Lush)
Magical
I thought Platypus Bush Camp was magical! Site 9 was private and right for me. Facilities were great, just what you want at a bush camp. Wasn’t too busy so lovely and quiet, could hear the babbling creek to sleep by. My dog enjoyed it too! Fireflies at night were a treat. Staff were very friendly and helpful too. Would definitely like to come back for longer next time. 5 stars 🌟 😍
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Leah L.recommends
October 12, 2024
Site 10 (By the Bananas)
S P E C T A C U L A R 🤩🤩🤩
WOW, WOW, WOW !!! Platypus Bush Camp was nothing short of SPECTACULAR! Our most favourite stop so far on our lap of Australia !! I will be putting photos up on my Instagram to confirm just how stunning it was !!
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Finch Hatton, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Biri First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Shane O.

Joined in May 2023
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