Lawn Hill Gorge camping area, Lyndon Sparrow
Planning your trip north into Queensland to follow the sun?
These campsites in Queensland are sure to chase away the cold weather blues with their views, facilities and activities. And, of course, their affordability, so you can budget to spend more time in the warmth.
Lawn Hill camping area, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park
It’s hot, dusty – and incredibly beautiful. This is an oasis in the outback, with a gorge hiding a palm-fringed emerald river. Lawn Hill camping area is the best camping area in the national park and has 20 sites ranged next to a creek with good facilities.
Darlington Park camping area, Beaudesert
This family-friendly gem is in the Gold Coast hinterland. With plenty of space and facilities, Darlington Park camping area is a popular site.
Platypus Bush Camp, Finch Hatton Gorge
You might not catch a glimpse of Australia’s most elusive native creature (the platypus!) at this enchanting rainforest campground, but less elusive features here include hot showers with views, treehouses and a great camp kitchen.
Babinda Creek camping area, Babinda
Find water that you can swim in at Babinda Creek camping area, which is a family-friendly camping area with good facilities nestled next to a creek south of Cairns.
Maureen’s Cove camping area, Whitsundays National Park
It’s the holy grail of travel – good budget accommodation within an expensive tourist precinct. The campsites in Whitsundays National Park are one such accommodation option. Boat-access only Maureen’s Cove camping area is on the north coast of Hook Island with limited facilities, but swell snorkelling just offshore.
MV Sarawak camping area, Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area
Dog-friendly and suitable for large groups, these campsites with a view (looking onto Fraser Island) might have limited facilities but that has not limited their popularity. Well worth a visit.
There’s not much to Cameron Corner camping area apart from knowing that you are camping at the point where Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales meet. There’s good facilities, a store and access to Sturt National Park.
Carnarvon Gorge camping area, Carnarvon National Park
Gorge yourself on the views at Carnarvon Gorge – and then head back to Carnarvon Gorge camping area for the night. Only open during certain school holidays, this campground has good facilities and good access to the main attraction in the park.
Punsand Bay Camping Resort, Cape York
It’s a long way to the top, but it’s worth it for views like these – and for the experience of being at the tip of Australia. Punsand Bay Camping Resort has the campsites closest to the top, and has tip-top facilities and activities.
