The best safari tent rentals near Burrum Heads, Queensland

Just minutes from the tourist crowds of Fraser Island, the fishing village of Burrum Heads offers a tranquil retreat. Sandy shores and natural waterholes provide plenty of spots for swimming and water sports, or you can enjoy fishing along the coast and paddling along the Isis and Burrum rivers. Check into a holiday park or caravan park in town, park your campervan at a peaceful countryside Hipcamp, or snag a spot by the beachside. North of town, go hiking, canoeing, and bird-watching at Burrum Coast National Park, where the Kinkuna and Burrum Point camping areas have space for tents and camper trailers.

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Just minutes from the tourist crowds of Fraser Island, the fishing village of Burrum Heads offers a tranquil retreat. Sandy shores and natural waterholes provide plenty of spots for swimming and water sports, or you can enjoy fishing along the coast and paddling along the Isis and Burrum rivers. Check into a holiday park or caravan park in town, park your campervan at a peaceful countryside Hipcamp, or snag a spot by the beachside. North of town, go hiking, canoeing, and bird-watching at Burrum Coast National Park, where the Kinkuna and Burrum Point camping areas have space for tents and camper trailers.

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1. Splitters Farm

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52km from Burrum Heads · 136 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Sharon, QLD

Splitters Farm is a family-owned property just 10min drive north of Bundaberg's bustling central business district. Set amongst lush tropical bush-land, the 156 acre property is bordered by Splitters Creek, a freshwater reserve that feeds into the beautiful Burnett River. We offer Powered and unpowered campsites for guests, along with glamping tents and retro campers for those looking for a little extra comfort. The acreage is home to native animals such as wallabies, platypus, barramundi, and prehistoric lung fish, and boasts over 150 documented species of Australian bird life. Showers, toilets, and laundry facilities are available. This property is dog-friendly. Please enjoy the natural beauty that the Bundaberg region has to offer and drop us a line if you’re in ever in the area. *Please note that while HipCamp may allocate you a site no. it will not correspond with the site location you are allocated when you arrive as guests booking via this platform are unable to 'site select'. Specific site locations are not guaranteed especially during peak periods.

2. Cathedrals on Fraser

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65km from Burrum Heads · 109 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Fraser Island, QLD

Centrally located on Fraser Island’s east coast, Cathedrals on Fraser is the perfect destination for a relaxing getaway or an action-packed holiday. From the campground, you’re only a short walk to the beach with some of the Island’s best fishing spots and picturesque coloured sand dunes. You’re also just a short drive from the Island’s most popular tourist attractions including Eli Creek, the Maheno shipwreck, and Champagne Pools. Our campground is fully dingo-fenced, so you can relax and enjoy a true Fraser Island camping experience knowing the kids are safe. Unlike beach camping, you can enjoy a campfire in our designated fire rings. You will need a 4WD to get to Cathedrals on Fraser. If you don’t have one, you can always hire from Hervey Bay or Rainbow Beach. We offer a wide variety of on-site services and facilities including a well-stocked general store with hot food and freshly ground coffee, a fuel station, hot showers, laundry facilities, and much more! We also offer a variety of accommodation options to suit any budget, including cabins, permanent tents, and powered or unpowered campsites.

3. NRMA Turtle Sands

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46km from Burrum Heads · 127 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Mon Repos, QLD

Turtle Sands is a new nature resort, nestled behind the dunes of the globally significant Mon Repos turtle nesting beach near Bundaberg, Queensland. It’s the only place on Australia’s mainland where you can stay in a villa, glamp or camp metres from one of nature's most incredible experiences. With easy access to tours to see turtles nest and hatch from November to March, as well as a host of other sea and nature experiences year-round, you’ll find an adventure in every season. Designed with a way for everyone to stay, Turtle Sands offers contemporary villas, glamping, studios and caravan and campsites. Witness magnificent turtles nesting and hatching just metres from your accommodation. Nightly tours run from the Mon Repos Turtle Centre adjacent to Turtle Sands during the turtle season (November to March). IMPORTANT - As a requirement of booking, all guests must agree to and abide by our Turtle Policy - see Rules. Please ensure all guests in your group have read and agreed to the policy. You will also be sent a copy of the policy after booking.

4. NRMA Woodgate Beach Holiday Park

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9.4km from Burrum Heads · 163 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Woodgate, QLD

Welcome to NRMA Woodgate Beach Holiday Park, where a great atmosphere is just the beginning. Nestled between National Park bushland and calm subtropical waters, this is an unforgettable getaway with as much or as little to do as you like. From the moment you arrive, our friendly team goes the extra mile to make your stay special. We’ll give you a leg up onto a stand-up paddle board and show you the best tracks to take for a bushwalk. We’ll whisper locals-only fishing spots in your ear and connect you with the best Southern Great Barrier Reef tours. Your only job? Kick back, relax and spend quality time with the people who matter most. NRMA Woodgate Beach Holiday Park is situated on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, in the quiet coastal town of Woodgate. It’s a four-hour drive from Brisbane and 40-minutes from Bundaberg, the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Our park is nestled between Burrum Coast National Park and a 16km-long beach, whose calm subtropical waters are protected from swell by nearby Fraser Island.

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1 night at NRMA Turtle Sands

beautiful place and a very comfortable stay in the glamping tent. the beach is nearby and it seems like a private one for guests only. many amenities available like a pool, laundry and even electric bikes! (although they are 15 aud per hour). however do note that theres a bbq grill but no stove in the house

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The best safari tents near Burrum Heads guide

Where to go

Bundaberg region

North of Burrum Heads, Bundaberg is best known as the home of iconic Aussie beverages—Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Ginger Beer. Factory and distillery tours are a must-do for visitors, after which you can head to coastal Bargara to camp by the beach, spot turtles at Mon Repos Conservation Park, or cruise out to snorkel and scuba dive along the southern Great Barrier Reef. For the ultimate adventure, how about bush camping on Lady Musgrave Island?

Fraser Coast

Burrum Heads sits on the northern edge of the Fraser Coast, where highlights include whale-watching in Hervey Bay, the heritage town of Maryborough, and the Urangan Pier near Torquay. Further south, Fraser Island is the headline act of the Great Sandy National Park, but the mainland Cooloola area has tent and caravan campsites, and is the starting point of the Great Beach Drive from Rainbow Beach to Noosa Heads.

Fraser Island

Blanketed with sandy beaches, sweeping dunes, and dense rainforest, the natural beauty of Fraser Island has put it firmly on the map for adventurers. Explore scenic 4WD trails, admire natural wonders such as the Champagne Pools and the Pinnacles, or swim and kayak at Lake McKenzie. Campers can take their pick of unpowered sites along 75 Mile Beach—you can even pitch a tent right on the sand.

When to go

Year-round sunshine and great fishing make Burrum Heads a four-season destination, but the summer months are the most popular. It’s worth timing your trip to fit with seasonal activities and wildlife-watching opportunities. November through March is the time for turtle-watching and bird-watching, while August through October is whale-watching season and has cooler weather ideal for hiking.