Camping in Cape Tribulation
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- Cape Tribulation
Camping in Cape Tribulation
Rainforest hiking and beach camping are primary draws to Cape Tribulation.
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Gap Creek Retreat
3 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Cooktown, QLDWe are a tropical fruit botanical garden started 50 years ago on the banks of Gap Creek situated on the edge of the Cedar Bay National Park Queensland. We have fruit in season, cows, chickens and ducks.It is 7km to the beach and 8km to the shop.It is also possible to hike to Cedar Bay from this location. Safe swimming in the creek. Limited mobile reception.
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Yindilli Camping and Guided Walks
10 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Upper Daintree, QLDYindilli Camping Ground is set amongst some of the most beautiful open eucalypt forests and rainforests of north Queensland and is located on the CREB Track, a popular 4WD tourist route. Nearby is the iconic Roaring Meg Falls. The track is not suitable for towing caravans.
The campsites have access to a freshwater creek for swimming and relaxing. The birdlife is abundant, including the occasional glimpse of a Cassowary. Camp sites are on 2.5ha of lush green lawns, lots of shade and within metres of a fresh water creek for swimming and relaxing.
Facilities include: toilets, showers, dry firewood (on request), spacious sites
Children and pet friendly.
Guests are advised to only light fires in designated areas and these must be fully extinguished before departure.
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Mossman Gorge Bed and Breakfast
1 site · LodgingMossman Gorge, QLDMossman Gorge Bed and breakfast is a traditional bed and breakfast nestled in rainforest setting. With views across the valley to the mountains of Daintree National Park.
Guests share the upstairs level of the home and enjoy access to indoor/outdoor living/dining areas, verandahs and a limited use kitchen.
The guest rooms have queen beds, ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning and ceiling fan. Extras include a large tropical breakfast, free wifi and toiletries.
The property features a saltwater swimming pool surrounded by rainforest gardens.
Mossman Gorge National Park is just a 5-minute drive and Port Douglas with it’s barrier tours just a short 25 minutes away. Cairns Airport is 75 km from the property.
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Jack's Place Daintree
8 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Cow Bay, QLDOPEN ALL YEAR ROUND.Jack's Place is a family-owned retreat property just back from Cow Bay Beach in the Daintree Rainforest. The property has been in our family for over 40 years, being one of the first properties established in the region, named after Jack, a career railwayman & sugar mill operator, our beloved father, grandfather & great grandfather, who 'chucked' his only 'sickie' ever to get to the auction to purchase the property. The property has a lovely seasonal creek which usually flows in the wet season and can sometimes flow all the way through until June, depending on rainfall. There's a shared shed for campers to use.Plenty of lovely freshwater swimming holes in the area and we are about 1km to the beach. Can walk via bitumen road.Good access for all types of vehicles. No amenities so guests need to have everything they need including a toilet and leave no trace.Dog friendly. Campfire permitted in a designated fire pit. Plenty of wood around to gather your own.There are no crocs here but plenty of other wildlife!
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Daintree Crocodylus
4 sites · Lodging21 acres · Cow Bay, QLDStay with us and re-wild, re-earth, and reconnect on a Daintree Rainforest immersion like no other! Secluded on our own 21 acres of pristine rainforest our place lets you get up close and personal with the jungle. Come experience the wonders of this ancient world and reconnect with nature in the raw, reigniting your inner-wild when you stay in one of our Safari Huts right under the jungle canopy, the sights, sounds, and smells of the Daintree Rainforest right at your doorstep - no air conditioners or manicured lawns in sight - just the real rainforest!
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Ben-Ellinjaa
8 sites · RVs, Tents168 acres · QLDPlease note, our rates are per vehicle per night (we cannot adjust the Hipcamp person limits, so please do not add multiple people to avoid additional costs being incurred).
A beautiful 160 acre paddock that you can enjoy.
Cleared slashed areas beside the river. Enjoy a river swim to cool you down during summer and go for a cold dip during winter. River is also good for fishing during the right season. Access to river is 100 metres on graded walking track.
Unless you have a ‘booster ’there is no mobile coverage or internet. {enjoy the peace and solitude}
Access to the property is fourteen kilometres gravel, coming off the highway.
Site is private and clothes optional guests welcome.
Site is 300 metres from road and provides privacy. Tents and small caravans are ideal. Not suitable for highway caravans or very large vans as the access will be too rough.
There are walking areas at rear of property. Be aware tropical North Queensland has paralysis ticks and we have snakes at times and visiting pigs.
Water can be supplied upon request. Power generators are permitted
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There may be minimal mobile service with Telstra.
Campfire will only be permitted within fire pit.
All campers will need to be self contained and leave no trace behind.
Checkout is generally when you feel like it.
Dog friendly.
Site may be closed in the wet season from December to April, once monsoonal events occur
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Leichhardt Creek Organic Farm
2 sites · RVs, Tents300 acres · Mount Carbine, QLD Sorry we are closed to campers for the mango and wet season and will notify when open again next year. We have a 300 acre organic property which is mainly open forest with a mile of creek frontage. Smaller caravans, tents, campervans and rooftop tents can camp in the forest next to the creek. This is a working farm and we don't check emails every day so please book ahead. You will have to confirm what time as we have a locked gate.
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Gamaay Dreaming Track
13 sites · TentsHope Vale, QLDRoad into 4wd campsite is only for highly experienced 4wd drivers with recovery gear and high clearance 4wd. No Camping trailers. Bring own water and take all rubbish out with you. The campsite is closed to all other campers and cars due to severe erosion of the road from 2019 Wet Season. However walking track still open.“Wanhtharra Nyundu”. On behalf of the Gamaay Warra clan, Erica & Bradley Deeral welcome you to the land of our ancestors. Gamaay Warra is the name of our clan whose country stretches from the Endeavour River in the south to Nob Point in the north. We are pleased to announce the opening of The Gamaay Dreaming Track, which is a 15km class 5 walking track & adventure 4WD campsite on the Gamaay clans land just north of Cooktown. The beginning of the walking track can be accessed from Cooktown via a boat transfer or by a rugged 4WD track (7 campsites to choose from).Experienced campers, 4WD operators and bush walkers. Book permits for the walk only (from Cooktown) or book to camp then walk (4WD in to camp).See Property Rules & Safety Notices for more information or send an enquiry.
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The Billabong Kuranda
25 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents130 acres · Kuranda, QLDThe Billabong Kuranda is the perfect location for you to explore the surrounding tourism attractions of the Cairns, Kuranda and the Tablelands Region.Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. The Billabong is a campground and events venue sitting on 180 acres of pristine rainforest. We have two gorgeous self-contained tiny homes perched right above our namesake billabong, offering seclusion and comfort, 5 minutes away from the Rainforest village Kuranda.We have the perfect spot waiting for you when you return after a day of sight seeing! Our spacious campgrounds offer plenty of shady and sunny spots perfect for your next stay.The cabins feature a mezzanine level queen bedroom, a kitchenette with microwave, toaster and fridge, a completely open living space with fold out couch for additional guests and a private deck overlooking our beautiful billabong with outdoor shower/bathtub.Easily accessible through the campground entrance, once inside our cabin you will feel totally secluded from the rest of the world: it's just you, the trees and the birds.We have and impressive amount of fire pits around the property and you are welcome to use them throughout your entire stay!Relax and enjoy, we have plenty of space to accommodate your stay.See our friendly campground manager on arrival. See you soon at The Billabong Kuranda!
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Panoramic Trails
1 site · RV, Tent89 acres · Speewah, QLDUltimate privacy surrounded by nature, relax by the creek or walk the bush trails. Campervans/caravans and camper trailer preferred.We currently only have the one spot (2wd able to access) we like the idea of you having your privacy so we won't be booking any other groups on at the same time. More spots will open up in the future. We are open to larger (group) bookings/events etc with some extra planning before bookings (message me :))Limited phone reception.Pet friendly (well controlled).No amenities so must have own toilet and leave no trace.Fires allowed in a designated fire pit.Follow us on instagram :) #panoramictrails
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Emerald Escape Camping
11 sites · RVs, Tents5000 acres · QLDOffering a small number of private camp sites spread across 5000 acres of diverse landscape. From the 25 acre lake to the refreshing Emerald Creek; from your own billabong & gumtrees to being up in the escarpment with spectacular views, you are sure to find your perfect escape. Guest will have access to a composting toilet during their stay. All guests are required to take all rubbish with them and leave no trace.Ideal for solo adventurers or small to large groups. Some sites are accessible by 2WD and suitable for trailers, small caravans and campervans, others by 4WD only.- Each camp site is for one party only & 100's of meters or even kilometers away from any others. All campers have access to our big lake & creek day areas. Enjoy leisurely walks or challenging hikes, climbing, mountain biking, swimming, canoeing etc.- We are situated right next to the magnificent Emerald Falls, Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park.- Sorry no pets.- Only one hour from Cairns international airport.
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Hectic Valley Farm
3 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · QLD100 acres on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands, North Queenslands food bowl. Campsites are around a massive dam that attracts a great variety of bird life and enjoy amazing sunsets. Chat with the menagerie of animals we have on the farm such as Clydesdale horses, camels, sheep, cows, chickens, peafowl, ducks and friendly geese.
Nearby tourist destinations include Chillagoe Caves, Mt Mulligan plus Mareeba those into wine, coffee and spirit tasting as well as the rich history of olden day farming.
Private spots are available a few short meters from the edge of a massive dam. Bird watchers dream with the constant residents such as Pacific Black Ducks, Royal Spoon Bills, Egrets, Plumed Whistling-Ducks, Herons and Plain Turkeys plus seasonal birds flying in for a rest Black Swans, Pelicans, Jabirus, Black Cockatoos and so many more.
Swim, kayak, catch and release fish, throw in a RedClaw pot or hunt for muscles clams. Do some hiking or 4 wheel driving around the hundred acres with our 4 wheel driving tracks.
Please Note: These camp sites are 4WD access only and with off road campers/caravans only. These are self contained sites so please take your own shower and toilet facilities and take away all waste. Well behaved dogs are allowed but must be supervised at all times for the protection of the sheep, poultry and wildlife.
For more info on us visit our website.
www.hecticvalleyfarm.com.au
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Outdoor stays for every style
Find your new favourite spot.
Stretching from the Daintree River in the south to the Bloomfield River in the north in Queensland’s Wet Tropics region, Cape Tribulation is known for its wild and remote landscapes. Boardwalks provide easy walking into dense rainforest, mangrove swamps and beaches. For a sweeping view of Cape Tribulation, take the Kulki boardwalk. Experienced hikers can tackle the six-hour Mount Sorrow ridge trail. A village offers grocery stores, cafes and a few resorts, but most people come for the walks and the isolation. The best guided walks focus on the life and culture of the Eastern Kuku Yalanji indigenous people.
Where to Go
Daintree Village
The pioneer-era timber logging township of Daintree Village is 48 km south of Cape Tribulation. There’s not much to do at this quirky village, but it’s a good place to stock up on essential supplies, and it has a good pub and a couple of cafes.
Mossman Gorge
The heart of the other section of Daintree National Park, Mossman Gorge is a popular swimming hole among huge granite boulders on the Mossman River. Entry is only via fee-based shuttle bus from the Mossman Gorge Centre.
Cow Bay
The Daintree Discovery Centre at Cow Bay has more than 900 metres of elevated rainforest boardwalks, a 10-metre-high aerial walkway to explore the tree canopy, and a 23-metre tower for expansive views. Self-guided audio tours are included, and visitors gain access to an informative interpretive display.
Kuranda
Kuranda is another rainforest village, best visited on the way north from Cairns. It has several wildlife attractions (including a butterfly house) and offers both Barron River cruises and rainforest walks. It’s unashamedly touristy with lots of markets and souvenir shops, but it’s a scenic stop that can be reached from Cairns via the Skyrail cableway and/or the Kuranda Scenic Rail historic train.
Mount Alexandra (Walu Wugirriga) Lookout
The Mount Alexandra (Walu Wugirriga) lookout, about 5 km from the Daintree River ferry crossing on the road to Cape Tribulation, has the best views of the coast and nearby islands.
When to Go
The best months to visit Cape Tribulation are July to November, during the “dry” season. At this time of year, toxic marine stingers are less likely to inhabit the water. December to March is hot and humid, and from February to March, campers find lots of rain. Cyclones are possible between November and April.
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