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

Looking for the perfect beach camping getaway near Cairns, Queensland in Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 190 options available, you're sure to find the ideal spot to soak up the sun and enjoy the sand between your toes. Whether you're looking for a secluded spot or a lively campsite with plenty of facilities, Hipcamp has got you covered. Check out top campsites like Tropical Woopen Creek Camping (74 reviews), Mena Creek River Retreat Camp (69 reviews), and Jack's Place Daintree (49 reviews). With popular facilities like campfires, rubbish facilities, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a fantastic beach camping experience. So pack your sunscreen and get ready to make some memories!

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Top-rated campgrounds

View from the lookout a minute up the road. Breathtaking

Looking for the perfect beach camping getaway near Cairns, Queensland in Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 190 options available, you're sure to find the ideal spot to soak up the sun and enjoy the sand between your toes. Whether you're looking for a secluded spot or a lively campsite with plenty of facilities, Hipcamp has got you covered. Check out top campsites like Tropical Woopen Creek Camping (74 reviews), Mena Creek River Retreat Camp (69 reviews), and Jack's Place Daintree (49 reviews). With popular facilities like campfires, rubbish facilities, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a fantastic beach camping experience. So pack your sunscreen and get ready to make some memories!

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1. Hartleys Creek Retreat

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37km from Cairns · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Wangetti, QLD

A beautiful property nestled between Port Douglas and Cairns. The Perfect base to settle in and make your way to the many attractions north and south of us. We have Hartleys Creek Running Through our Place and is a year round waterway untouched and full of Marine life, both fresh and salt Water. Directly opposite us is the stunning Wangetti beach which is 5 kilometres long and overlooks the islands. Amazing to watch sun up or sun down or sipping a favorite and contemplating life... Behind us is a popular waterfall (hartleys Falls). it is a moderate 50 minute walk to ancient and amazing rock pools and swimming holes. The water is cool and pristine. We are also 500 meters away from Cairns biggest Tourist attraction, Hartleys Crocodile Adventures. This is a Award winning Tropical Zoo. Please Contact me for a 10% discount voucher on arrival. 15 minute Drive to shops. (Coles/liquor/Pizza/Post Office/Medical. 25 minutes to Port Douglas and 40 minutes to Cairns. Pets Allowed. Dogs Must be kept on Lead at all times. Please no aggressive Dogs, as we have some of our own that we love. lots of fire pits for making campfires. may be an advantage to bring a bag of timber available from most Petrol stations or Bunnings. Safe Travels, Dean

2. Tropical Woopen Creek Camping

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63km from Cairns · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Woopen Creek, QLD

You will have access to our beautiful peaceful surroundings, with adequate shelter under some lovely big trees park your camper or pitch a swag. We also have a nice running creek that you can enjoy watching our many wildlife that are present throughout the creek, fish, eels and turtles. It's truly a very private and relaxing spot to chill out and enjoy camping for a few days or whatever suits your needs while passing the area. Plenty of fantastic swimming holes nearby including Josephine falls and Babinda boulders very popular spots for tourist and the locals. Site 1 right down on the creek large grass flat space big enough for two families to set up camp. The creek runs around the outside so there are a number of viewing points to see the wildlife mentioned above. A set of solar lights hang over the firepit area allowing for more light while cooking on our wonderful swinging hotplate BBQ. Site 2 Our newer spot work in progress not so ideal for camper trailers. your situated under our tree line away from the main creek. A smaller paver firepit, plenty fine for sitting around an open fire while watching the stars at night. Swimming in the creek is not recommended. So please check by internal message before confirming your booking that way we can confirm a spot while discussing your needs to ensure you have a clear view of your camping area. Onsite we have our shared outhouse porta toilet which is positioned in the middle of both camping areas for everyone's convenience. Take note of our extras available when confirming your booking firewood available if in stock on arrival pls ask. Please follow us on either FB or instagram - tropicalwoopencreekcamping

3. Daintree Beach Resort

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76km from Cairns · 157 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Wonga, QLD

Daintree Beach Resort has seen many exciting changes over the last 18 months and there are more to come. Our private tropical oasis, on the doorstep of the Daintree Rainforest has seen many guests return year after year to enjoy this perfect piece of paradise. With our exciting changes, we look forward to seeing the resort evolve from a sleepy caravan park, to a vibrant resort style property with a variety of accommodation options, food and beverage offerings, new and improved facilities plus a new resort style pool and beach bar which we are hoping to confirm in 2025. In May 2024, we completed the first of our glamping pavilions. These pavilions have allowed us to provide our first step of offering a variety of accommodation options for our discerning guests. This project received tourism grant funding from the Australian Government, which has allowed us to expand on our original concept and has made the glamping pavilions really quite special. Our amenity buildings have undertaken a fresh makeover which now provides state of the art washing machines and dryers with tap and go payment options - no need for coins. A vending machine for that late afternoon or evening snack, immaculately clean bathrooms and a camp kitchen with shared facilities for those campers who like to do their own thing. Our Food & Beverage van is now open and offers a variety of food choices. Open daily from 12pm to 8.00pm (season dependent) we invite our guests and locals to come and enjoy our beautiful park setting. With a multitude of accommodation options for the most discerning guest, Daintree Beach Resort is becoming the destination, not just a place to stay.

4. Mowbray Valley Homestead

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52km from Cairns · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Mowbray, QLD

Located just 15 minutes from Port Douglas and 30 minutes from Palm Cove our property is the perfect base to explore all the beauty this region has to offer. We have close access to some beautiful nearby creeks and walking trails. With Four Mile beach, Spring Creek Falls, Mowbray Falls all at your door step there is endless adventures to be had. The property is right near the Mowbray National Park and the Bump Track which is a popular and memorable mountain-biking experience for those who love to ride. This 6km trail climbs from sea level to almost 400m within just a couple of kilometres, allowing riders to experience one of the biggest downhill thrills in the region. You might also like to explore further and do a day trip up to the Daintree. Your friendly host is always happy to share local knowledge so you can get the best out of your trip. Campers will need to be self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Pets are welcome but must be kept under your control at all times. Campfires allowed, must been in a fire pit or equivalent.

5. The Cyclone Bunker

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74km from Cairns · 1 site · RV · Wonga Beach, QLD

🌴 Camp at “The Cyclone Bunker” – 6 Esplanade, Wonga Beach, QLD 🌴 Welcome to your tropical overnight escape, with beach front views of Wonga Beach! This private double block is perfect for self-contained campers, caravans, and camper trailers looking for a quiet, safe and spacious spot to rest, unwind, and explore the Daintree Coast. 🌞 What You’ll Love: • Huge, flat grassy yard ideal for campervans and camping setups • Covered outdoor area with table & chairs – perfect for relaxing with a cuppa or a beer • Tropical boat pond oasis filled with plants and fish – a peaceful touch of paradise • Freshly maintained lawn with established shade trees 🌊 Prime Location: • 20m stroll to the beach – ideal for sunrise walks or a quick swim • 12-minute drive to Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises – the best croc-spotting tours around • 17-minute drive to Daintree Village for coffee, breakfast, or a classic pub meal • 18-minute drive to the Daintree Rainforest – world heritage beauty at your doorstep 🚗 Nearby Access & Convenience: • Across the road from a boat ramp for kayaks, tinny boats or quad access • 3-min drive to Wonga Beach Service Station • 4-min drive to Daintree Beach Resort – the locals’ watering hole highly recommended 🌱 Bonus Features: • Friendly hosts live on-site upstairs and happy to offer local tips! • Basic power access can be arranged on request • Plenty of space to turn around trailers or large vehicles Please note: This is a Hipcamp overnight stay site only – no toilet/shower facilities available, so best suited for self-contained setups. Power to campers can be supplied without a worry. 😊 🌴 🍻

6. Port Douglas Ocean Views Farmstay

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70km from Cairns · 2 sites · RVs · Rocky Point, QLD

No toilet or shower facilities available for use, self contained only. Walking distance to the beach. (Approx. 900m) 30 minute drive to the Daintree River or Port Douglas. 10 minute drive to Mossman. Phone reception available. Pets welcome. (Must be kept on leash as this is a working farm) Fire pit available for use This is working cattle farm with majestic ocean views surrounded by mountains. Close to the Daintree, the Great Barrier Reef, Mossman Gorge, Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands and 900m from the closet Sandy Beach.

Stories from the community

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Paul

2 weeks ago

4 m Class B

2 nights at Daintree Beach Resort

Friendly staff, great beach, well maintained pool and grounds good value food truck-restaurant

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Bella

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hartleys Creek Retreat

Quiet little place with lots of friendly people surrounding us. Beautiful little place camping on the creek side.

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Ben

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tropical Woopen Creek Camping

Lovely campsite. Beautiful and private. Plenty of room. Situated by a little creek with fish and turtles. Perfect!

karen

3 weeks ago

5 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hartleys Creek Retreat

Great spot. Great host Quiet & exceptional amenities Not a lot of water in creek to swim this time of year but was still flowing & nice & cool Behaved dogs were welcomed & had a ball Be sure to download arrival instructions before arrival as no internet until you check in Loved bbq & pergolas for use & not a long drive

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Richard

November 2025

6 m Class B

3 nights at Daintree Beach Resort

C’était très bien le personnel très accueillant, toutes les installations très propres et juste à côté de la mer. Très bel endroit…

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James

November 2025

4 m pop-up camper

1 night at Hartleys Creek Retreat

Fantastic amenities. Nice people helpful all around couldn’t recommend it more!

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Scott

November 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tropical Woopen Creek Camping

Stunning location, beautifully managed with gorgeous surrounds. I even got a luxurious massage off Miyuki-the owner. We DEFINITELY plan to come back (if there’s ever a vacancy - it’s generally booked up). Great weekend.

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Dale

October 2025

10 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tropical Woopen Creek Camping

Beautiful grassed area very quiet. Creek nice an refreshing. Bonus toilet which was nice an clean (portaloo) Only downfall was access to creek is poor and not suitable for older people of kids.

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Sophie

October 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Hartleys Creek Retreat

Lovely spot to camp with clean amenities. The staff were kind and helpful. The surroundings were beautiful and we enjoyed a hike to the falls. Good location for the Crocodile park.

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Renee

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tropical Woopen Creek Camping

So well kept and private area, beautiful spot! Cannot fault it and hosts were so lovely.

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Matthew

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hartleys Creek Retreat

Loved our stay again at this camp site. Dean and the team make an award winning effort with their hospitality, knowledge of the surrounding area and things to do, keeping the upkeep of the site and facilities. We'll be back again and again without a shadow of a doubt :)

Prue

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Tropical Woopen Creek Camping

Beautiful little private spot next to the creek filled with fish and turtles. There were small rubbish and recycling bins provided, as well as an outhouse with a portable toilet which was kept very clean. Couldn’t swim in the creek as there has been recent croc sighting nearby but still great to camp by.

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Meg

October 2025

7 m Class A

With kids

Weekend Trip to Daintree Beach Resort

This was an amazing campground! You are not packed in like sardines. There is so much space between sites. The bathrooms/showers were clean and tidy. The food truck/bar/dining area are a great bonus if you don’t feel like cooking after a day of adventure. I’m from the US and camp quite a bit. It is quite possibly the best campground I’ve ever been to.

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Brendan

October 2025

8 m Class B

3 nights at Tropical Woopen Creek Camping

Miyuki and Larry have curated a very special spot next to a beautiful creek. Feeding the turtles was a highlight, as was the massage my partner received from Miyuki, she said it was amazing and perfectly relaxing. They have a communal portable toilet that is immaculately kept. It was extremely private, we could have been miles from anyone. 10/10 would recommend 👌

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Rebecca

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

2 nights at Hartleys Creek Retreat

Loved this camp , very welcoming. Great facilities.

Angela

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

4 nights at Hartleys Creek Retreat

Loved Hartley's Creek. Dean was super friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great spot over looking the creek and close to the deck which looks out over the creek. The facilities were clean and the grounds really well looked after. Wangetti Beach was close and a great place to walk along at low tide. We really enjoyed our stay.

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Justine

October 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Hartleys Creek Retreat

Always peaceful when we visit. Dean is a great host.

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Jacqueline

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hartleys Creek Retreat

What a beautiful spot! Great facilities! Amazing host :)

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David

October 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

1 night at The Cyclone Bunker

Connor is an awsome friendly guy who bends over backwards to help you out. The place was perfect 👌, we tried booking the caravan park in Wonga and found out why... plenty of spots but nothing for a family and dog, the lady was rude there when we were trying to get to the beach. Highly recommend the Cyclone Bunker, super friendly had a good yarn and offered more then he needed to. Thanks again

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Euan

October 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Hartleys Creek Retreat

It was a nice well setup campsite very near the creek. Our host was very freindly and kindly introduced us to the local Croc Noodle. Best campsite bathroom we've had the pleasure of using. And an ideal spot after a day at Hartlys Crocadile Adventure.