Beach Camping Near Airlie Beach, Queensland, AU: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2025

Looking to plan a camping trip near Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia? With over 250 options available on Hipcamp, you're sure to find the perfect beachside campsite to suit your preferences. Whether you're a fan of surfing, exploring historic sites, or paddling, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like Creek and Antique Camping (233 reviews), Ocean Beach Property (84 reviews), and Bowen Base Camp (27 reviews). And with popular facilities like toilets, potable water, and pet-friendly spaces, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average price of $599 per night. So why wait? Start planning your beach camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to plan a camping trip near Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia? With over 250 options available on Hipcamp, you're sure to find the perfect beachside campsite to suit your preferences. Whether you're a fan of surfing, exploring historic sites, or paddling, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like Creek and Antique Camping (233 reviews), Ocean Beach Property (84 reviews), and Bowen Base Camp (27 reviews). And with popular facilities like toilets, potable water, and pet-friendly spaces, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average price of $599 per night. So why wait? Start planning your beach camping adventure today!

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1. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

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0.9km from Airlie Beach · 249 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cannonvale, QLD

Make your Whitsundays getaway unforgettable at our pet-friendly Airlie Beach caravan park. Choose from cosy cabins, spacious caravan sites, or camping spots, then head out to explore world-class snorkelling, island hopping, and scuba diving. Relax by the resort-style pool, enjoy BBQ dinners, and let the kids have a blast at the splash park. Adventure and comfort, all in one perfect spot. Found along the stunning Whitsunday's coast, NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park offers a diverse range of accommodation options to suit every traveller's needs. From cosy cabins and villas to spacious camping and caravan sites, along with pet friendly and accessible accommodations, our holiday park is the perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of Queensland. Our cabins and villas provide the ultimate comfort with fully fitted kitchens, private bathrooms, and air conditioning, ensuring a refreshing retreat from the tropical warmth. For those who love the great outdoors, our camp sites and caravan sites, available in both powered and unpowered options, offer a delightful way to connect with nature. Pet owners will appreciate our pet friendly accommodation, ensuring no family member is left behind. Additionally, our accessible bungalow caters to guests with mobility needs, featuring an accessible ramp, bathroom, and kitchen for a comfortable and inclusive stay. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park is about creating memorable experiences. Dive into our swimming pool, or enjoy the beachside setting for a serene day by the sea. Our bike hire service allows you to explore the scenic surroundings at your own pace. The on-site cafe is perfect for a quick drink and snack, while our BBQ and camp kitchen facilities offer the joy of outdoor cooking. The park's prime location makes it an ideal starting point for Whitsunday's cruises and island explorations. Discover the enchanting beauty of the pristine At Airlie Beach Holiday Park, you’ll find everything you need to make your trip comfortable, easy and fun. Accommodation to suit every style, from a villa to a campsite. A resort-style pool and splashpark where fun and relaxation await. A wild and wonderful world to explore outside, and a friendly reception team to book your adventure for you. Relax, because we’ve thought of everything.

2. Creek and Antique Camping

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72km from Airlie Beach · 55 sites · Tents, RVs · Calen, QLD

We have a selection of beautiful creek side locations where you can enjoy the clear, fresh running water and a selection of other sites only a short walk from the water. Conveniently located just a short drive off the Bruce Highway our sites are not designated, you choose your own on arrival KIDS UNDER 17 STAY FREE! MAX 2 ADULTS PER SITE! If coming with additional adults you MUST booking another site. While staying, you will have the opportunity to take a walk into the past to view a private collection of Australiana, including a working stationary, engine display and vintage kitchen with wood stoves. Access to the property is via a creek crossing so it is advisable to phone ahead if there has been recent rain or rainfall is forecast. Toilets are located on the property but campers will need their own shower facilities and take all waste with them on departure. Campfires are permitted but must be contained at all times in a fire pits that we also have for your use, we also sell firewood at $15 for a milk crate. Calen is a small cane growing and cattle town with a general store, pharmacy, service station, butcher and the local pub. Zarby's cafe is a short drive away if you would like to dine in for breakfast or lunch in a retro style setting. Each site fee is for 2 adults and kids stay at no cost. Pets are welcome.

3. Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

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56km from Airlie Beach · 27 sites · RVs, Lodging · Bowen, QLD

Welcome to Rose Bay Beach Caravan Park a stunning beachfront suburb in Bowen, Queensland. Situated on the serene Rose Bay, our caravan park offers easy beach access, and a range of accommodation options and a welcoming stay for all guests. At Rose Bay Beach Caravan Park, we pride ourselves on offering a unique and relaxing beachside experience. Our caravan park is more than just a place to stay – it’s a destination where you can unwind, connect with nature, and create lasting memories with loved ones. We’re a favourite Bowen camping spot for travellers, thanks to our unbeatable location and friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Our goal is to provide guests with a seamless blend of comfort, convenience, and the natural beauty of Bowen’s coastline. From well-maintained campground facilities to a range of accommodation options, we cater to families, couples, solo travelers, and adventurers alike. Located just minutes from Bowen’s local attractions, our caravan park is the perfect base to explore everything the region has to offer.

4. Whitsunday On The Beach

1km from Airlie Beach · 19 sites · Lodging · Airlie Beach, QLD

Whitsunday On the Beach is situated right next to Airlie Beach Lagoon, making it the perfect base for your Whitsunday holiday. Whitsunday On the Beach offers you a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and is a few minutes away from the best dining, entertainment and shopping options. Whitsunday On the Beach is in the ideal location to make the most of paradise and your hosts can tailor your entire stay through their tour desk service. We are located in the very heart of Airlie Beach in the center of town. Our units back onto the Airlie Beach lagoon and all the best dining and shopping options are all within a ten-minute walk.

5. Fruit Farm Camp

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48km from Airlie Beach · 5 sites · RVs · Bloomsbury, QLD

Fruit Farm Camp offers a peaceful retreat for mature travellers. The unpowered mown campsites are situated ajacent to a farm unfenced dam and on cleared acreage surrounded by natural bush. After 6 months touring Queensland in 2021 with our own caravan, we decided to develop a picturesque area at the back of our land for mature travellers to enjoy. 20 Years ago the land was virgin scrub, now there are over 300 established different exotic fruit, nut, spice and bush tucker trees and plants. We use a number of different farming techniques. Our own beehives provide pollination and honey. A small farm produce shop is available. Guests have access to a toilet, solar powered showers and the camp kitchen throughout their stay. Campfires are permitted outside of restrictions and we have firewood available for guests to use on site. There is a 1.5 km undulating bush walk on the property requiring average fitness. We are located four kilometres from the Bruce Highway at Bloomsbury, access is via sealed road then 300m of gravel road through the farm. We are just 10 mins from the beach or O'Connell river fishing, 1 hour to Mackay or Airlie Beach, 3 kms to the Dittman Bullarama site and 15 minutes to Bredls Wild Farm. Well behaved pets are welcome. Extras: Fruit tasting and guided Farm tour available when staying 2 nights or more. Honey and farm produce for sale. Free book exchange.

6. Harbour Lights Caravan Park

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56km from Airlie Beach · 83 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bowen, QLD

Harbour Lights Caravan Park is ideally located adjacent to the Harbour and Front beach. This small Top Tourist Park has lots of shady trees, is extremely quiet with great views and the friendly hospitality of a country town by the sea. Adjacent to the park, Bowen’s foreshore area has been transformed into a recreational area that includes a “Water Park”, a first class Skate park, a children’s playground, shared walking and cycle tracks, public barbecues, grassy picnic areas, an amphitheatre and interpretive centre. The park is just a short stroll (300m) to clubs, restaurants, cafes and a large variety of speciality shops including banks, post offices, supermarkets, pharmacies and many more in the town centre.

7. Midge Point Waters Camping

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41km from Airlie Beach · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Midge Point, QLD

Experience the quiet serenity of Midge Point. Midge Point is situated in Repulse Bay which is at the southern end of the Whitsunday Passage. There is 1 island group within Repulse Bay - the Repulse Islands & 2 other islands - Midge Island & Gould Island plus a multitude of estuary creeks and rivers. All are accessible by tinny from Midge Point. Our camp/caravan site is level with shaded areas and water available. It is a 2-minute walk to the water. Pets are welcome. There is plenty of firewood and a brazier on site for evening campfires and cooking. Midge Point has a small shopping centre, post office and tavern bistro. Beautiful beaches with some of the best fishing and crabbing in the region. Keen anglers now have the availability of the newly constructed boat ramp, off Jimmy Rocks Road. All are only 5 minutes down the road. Airlie Beach is only 45 minutes away, with access to the islands and reef. The airport is only 20 minutes away and a further 5 minutes to Proserpine.

Camper favorites near Airlie Beach

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Whitsunday On The Beach

1km from Airlie Beach · 19 sites · Lodging · Airlie Beach, QLD

Whitsunday On the Beach is situated right next to Airlie Beach Lagoon, making it the perfect base for your Whitsunday holiday. Whitsunday On the Beach offers you a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and is a few minutes away from the best dining, entertainment and shopping options. Whitsunday On the Beach is in the ideal location to make the most of paradise and your hosts can tailor your entire stay through their tour desk service. We are located in the very heart of Airlie Beach in the center of town. Our units back onto the Airlie Beach lagoon and all the best dining and shopping options are all within a ten-minute walk.

Fruit Farm Camp

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48km from Airlie Beach · 5 sites · RVs · Bloomsbury, QLD

Fruit Farm Camp offers a peaceful retreat for mature travellers. The unpowered mown campsites are situated ajacent to a farm unfenced dam and on cleared acreage surrounded by natural bush. After 6 months touring Queensland in 2021 with our own caravan, we decided to develop a picturesque area at the back of our land for mature travellers to enjoy. 20 Years ago the land was virgin scrub, now there are over 300 established different exotic fruit, nut, spice and bush tucker trees and plants. We use a number of different farming techniques. Our own beehives provide pollination and honey. A small farm produce shop is available. Guests have access to a toilet, solar powered showers and the camp kitchen throughout their stay. Campfires are permitted outside of restrictions and we have firewood available for guests to use on site. There is a 1.5 km undulating bush walk on the property requiring average fitness. We are located four kilometres from the Bruce Highway at Bloomsbury, access is via sealed road then 300m of gravel road through the farm. We are just 10 mins from the beach or O'Connell river fishing, 1 hour to Mackay or Airlie Beach, 3 kms to the Dittman Bullarama site and 15 minutes to Bredls Wild Farm. Well behaved pets are welcome. Extras: Fruit tasting and guided Farm tour available when staying 2 nights or more. Honey and farm produce for sale. Free book exchange.

Harbour Lights Caravan Park

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56km from Airlie Beach · 83 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bowen, QLD

Harbour Lights Caravan Park is ideally located adjacent to the Harbour and Front beach. This small Top Tourist Park has lots of shady trees, is extremely quiet with great views and the friendly hospitality of a country town by the sea. Adjacent to the park, Bowen’s foreshore area has been transformed into a recreational area that includes a “Water Park”, a first class Skate park, a children’s playground, shared walking and cycle tracks, public barbecues, grassy picnic areas, an amphitheatre and interpretive centre. The park is just a short stroll (300m) to clubs, restaurants, cafes and a large variety of speciality shops including banks, post offices, supermarkets, pharmacies and many more in the town centre.

Midge Point Waters Camping

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41km from Airlie Beach · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Midge Point, QLD

Experience the quiet serenity of Midge Point. Midge Point is situated in Repulse Bay which is at the southern end of the Whitsunday Passage. There is 1 island group within Repulse Bay - the Repulse Islands & 2 other islands - Midge Island & Gould Island plus a multitude of estuary creeks and rivers. All are accessible by tinny from Midge Point. Our camp/caravan site is level with shaded areas and water available. It is a 2-minute walk to the water. Pets are welcome. There is plenty of firewood and a brazier on site for evening campfires and cooking. Midge Point has a small shopping centre, post office and tavern bistro. Beautiful beaches with some of the best fishing and crabbing in the region. Keen anglers now have the availability of the newly constructed boat ramp, off Jimmy Rocks Road. All are only 5 minutes down the road. Airlie Beach is only 45 minutes away, with access to the islands and reef. The airport is only 20 minutes away and a further 5 minutes to Proserpine.

Stories from the community

Amenities and camp kitchen next to 2nd waterhole

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thomas

6 days ago

7 m Class B

1 night at Fruit Farm Camp

Kaye and Nick are very kind and openhearted hosts. The Camp Farm ist a very beautiful area and it is really nice to stay there. Thomas and Iris

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Michelle

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Creek and Antique Camping

Great area, plenty of shade, Beautiful cool fresh water. Have swim shoes for rocks entrance to water. We will be back for sure

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Aimee

November 2025

8 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Creek and Antique Camping

Well set up, friendly and responsive hosts. We loved that you could choose your own spot and there weren't designated spots which can get cramped when busy. Some permanents living there but away from the camping area. We were lucky to be the only ones there. Small creek to cross on entrance so be mindful before booking if theres been heavy rain. Definitely recommend, thanks for having us!

Leanne

November 2025

13 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Creek and Antique Camping

We loved the whole set out very spacious and the creek was refreshing. It was great they provided kayaks and bikes. Nice and peaceful and close to the town if you wanted to duck in for a pub meal. Hosts also checked to make sure we were happy while there.

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Leanne

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Creek and Antique Camping

We stayed in the horse paddock i think they called it and it was absolutely beautiful. We drove up to the lookout and omg it was spectacular. The swimming areas were beautiful. And the caretaker lady was absolutely beautiful and so helpful when you arrive. The place is absolutely beautiful and we would definitely recommend to other people.

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Trevor

October 2025

8 m Class B

2 nights at Creek and Antique Camping

This camp-site is fantastic, great big sites, plenty of room for everyone. Pet friendly, lots of sites have shade. Lovely creek running through.

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James

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Creek and Antique Camping

It is a lovely spot and great swimming area. Plenty of area with shade.

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Karl

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Creek and Antique Camping

Been here twice now and has never disappointed… so relaxing

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Maria

October 2025

4 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Creek and Antique Camping

This is the third time we have visited and we had a great time. We definitely will be back for another visit.

Noelene

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

The location is spot on. Staff were lovely. Food at cafe was great

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Dylan

October 2025

9 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Creek and Antique Camping

Amazing camp site Sue was extremely welcoming and helpful. Great place for the whole family with lots to do.

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Kerrie

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

2 nights at Creek and Antique Camping

Enjoyed a beautiful camp spot under the trees and near the creek, very relaxing environment. Lots of birds and wallabies. Would definitely return.

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Donna

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Creek and Antique Camping

Plenty of prime spots on this property right near the beautiful creek

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Tracey

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Creek and Antique Camping

Great spot not too far from Mackay. So peaceful. Kids loved swimming and using the Kayaks. We actually got lost and they were so helpful getting me onto the hipcamp app and booking was instant.

Vance

October 2025

4 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Creek and Antique Camping

We loved it here ,it's so peaceful and such a beautiful place

Jessica

October 2025

12 m travel trailer

1 night at Creek and Antique Camping

Loved our stay at your place. It was a lovely quiet spot to visit mid week. Our welcome was excellent and we enjoyed the laid back vibe. We will be back!

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Kerry

October 2025

9 m travel trailer

With pets

8 nights at Creek and Antique Camping

Just a beautiful place with lovely hosts sue and Terry that actually stopped and had a beer with us would definitely stay again if we come back up that way

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Kate

October 2025

10 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Creek and Antique Camping

Great camping spot. Swim in the creek was refreshing, camp fire at night. Lots of space. Thank you!

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Ki

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Creek and Antique Camping

Beautiful camp grounds, perfect for kids, flushable clean toilets, stunning views

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Patience

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Creek and Antique Camping

By far the best camping spot for families we have ever visited. You don’t have to provide any entry for the kids because they provide everything you need, kayaks available, a bike rack full of bikes, a painting area for rock painting always stocked with paint. Firewood supplied to your camp for a small fee and the antique shed is so much fun! You could spend house just looking at everything there.