Camping in Cape Tribulation
Rainforest hiking and beach camping are primary draws to Cape Tribulation.
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Mossman “Tati farm” stay.
10 sites · RVs, Tents400 acres · Miallo, QLD
Camping on a private cattle farm 7km north of Mossman at Miallo, between Daintree and Port Douglas.
The property is located at the end of a road with no through traffic, its a quiet spot amongst exotic fruit trees and large lawns. A birdwatchers paradise! Plenty of flat grass areas to setup camp. A crystal clear creek runs through the property and there are stunning mountain views with waterfalls. Enjoy a campfire or sit back and enjoy the native wildlife and cattle grazing in the paddock. Firewood is available to purchase on request.
There is a toilet and a shower on-site (only one shower though for all campers so get in quick), campers must be self contained and leave no trace.
We are 10 min north of the famous Mossman gorge and Port Douglas is just 25 minutes South East, "where the rainforest meets the reef". There is a variety of
restaurants and bars, not to mention fantastic boutique shopping.
Just a short drive away you can explore the World Heritage-Listed Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation with an abundance of tours and day trips available. All sites accommodate 1 (one) vehicle and 1 (one) RV, motor home, caravan, campervan, camper trailer or tent per site.
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AU$40
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Daintree RV Park
17 sites · RVs, Tents400 acres · Daintree, QLD
Daintree RV camp is located on picturesque 400 acre Kenadon Brahman Bull Stud Farm in the village of Daintree. The camp ground is only 300 meters from the village centre with public amenities, cafe, hotel/restaurant, river cruises, fishing trips and boat ramp.
Bonus ! Stay for 2 nights from 17 September - 17 October and get a FREE Daintree Ferry return ticket to explore north of the Daintree River to Cape Tribulation (ferry return ticket value $47)
Kenadon RV Park faces across Daintree River to magnificent tropical rainforest and Thornton Peak, 4th highest mountain in Queensland. The open fields offer clear vision for amazing tropical sunsets. Watch the brahman beef cattle grazing around the park.
The Osborne family are pioneers in farming in Daintree going back five generations. Daintree Village is a short stroll up Dagmar Street before reaching public toilets, mail box (pick up mail from Daintree Village Hotel), Croc Xpresso Cafe (breakfast & lunch), Daintree Village Hotel (lunch & dinner), Daintree Originals (souvenirs, arts, crafts, t-shirts and tropical clothing).
The CREB Track is nearby running through the heart of the Daintree Rainforest to Roaring Meg Falls and on to Wujal Wujal. Only 4x4 vehicles without trailers on this adventurous track. Also there is the Bloomfield Track running from Wujal Wujal to Cape Tribulation.
A large open marquee area is provided shelter and shade between all sites. Table and chairs are provided.
We welcome your pets but they will have to be on leash.
Campfires are now allowed onsite in the fire pit.
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AU$25
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Miallo Lakehouse Hipcamp
6 sites · RVs38 acres · Mossman, QLD
Miallo Lakehouse is situated on a private farm allocated along a beautiful rainforest stream that is perfect for swimming and relaxing. The location is perfect as a base camp to explore this fantastic region, just 8 minutes from Mossman, 20 minutes from Port Douglas, and 20 minutes from the Daintree.
Sites are located by the stream and are well-shaded in the afternoon and morning, but with enough sunny space to charge solar panels. Adjacent to the campsites are horse and cattle paddocks, where you'll see our animals grazing.
All campers need to be self-contained with their own camp toilet. There is however water available.
Well-behaved pets are welcome too!
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AU$35
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Daintree Wilderness Camp
5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Cow Bay, QLD
Located in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest where you will see plenty of wildlife and birds and enjoy an endless number of adventures you will find our wilderness campsites.
Enjoy all this beautiful region has to offer including rainforest walks, beautiful beaches, stunning waterfalls, crocodile spotting, fishing, snorkeling on the Great Barrier reef and plenty of 4WD tracks to explore.
We are within easy reach of Daintree Discovery Centre and the Daintree River Cruises. There is so much to see and do in the area that you will never be bored.
Campfires are welcome in the fire pit provided, there is plenty of firewood too. We have a pit toilet available for campers to use.
Pets are welcome.
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AU$65
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Daintree Crocodylus
4 sites · Lodging21 acres · Cow Bay, QLD
Stay 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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AU$99
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Yindilli Camping and Guided Walks
10 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Upper Daintree, QLD
Yindilli 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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AU$30
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Hartleys Creek retreat
2 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Wangetti, QLD
A beautiful property nestled between Port Douglas and Cairns. Hartleys creek runs all year round and is part of the property.
It is also directly opposite the stunning Wangetti beach which is 5 kilometres long and overlooks the islands.
Ten minutes to shops. 20 minutes to Port Douglas and 35 minutes to Cairns.
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AU$35
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Newell Beach Farm Stay
6 sites · RVs36 acres · Newell, QLD
This a chilled back relaxed site with beautiful views of sunsets over the mountain. If you enjoy fishing the Dam is alive with Barra so feel free to test out your luck. You can also cool down for a swim in the dam or use the kayaks available for a little paddle,
Happy hour Hanger is open with picnic tables and camp fires for the campers to use at their disposal.
Located in Newell Beach, central to Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation/Daintree this caravan site is situated around a Dam on a cattle farm surrounded by cane fields. 2 minutes from the beach and boat ramp, 5 minutes from Mossman town and 10 minutes from the Mossman Gorge.
There is drinkable water taps around the sites for caravans to fill their tanks.
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AU$28
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Port Douglas Sea Views
8 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Craiglie, QLD
Our perfect land is set on 20 acres, is backed by glorious rainforest. Which keeps the temperature down in summer.
Views overlooking Port Douglas, and the ocean, and low isles.
Bike to the Port Douglas IGA.
5 min to town, drive to town and beach.
Curtesy bus will even pick you up from the front gate.
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AU$45
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Lakeland Downs Camping
10 sites · RVs, Tents12000 acres · Lakeland, QLD
Welcome to Mountain View, a 12000 cattle property in Far North Queensland.
We provide 10 spacious campsites next to a large dam, where you can park your van or pitch your tent.
Campers have access to a modern amenities block which has flushing toilets and hot showers. There is a powered camp kitchen for communal use.
If you want to go for a hike there are permanent springs and running creeks where you can cool off.
Big skies that are great for stargazing and abundant birdlife in a peaceful setting provide a backdrop for your next getaway.
Cattle graze the property with the occasional donkey guarding the herd as we don't kill our dingoes.
There is prolific bird life and 7 types of wallabies and kangaroos as well as other wildlife in several ecosystems.
The property is located about 3 hours from Cairns or 1 hour from Cooktown on sealed road. Once you turn off the highway, access is 4.5kms on dirt road.
The town of Lakeland is just 8kms away where you can visit for a supermarket, two roadhouses, two cafes and a post office.
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Leichhardt Creek Organic Farm
2 sites · RVs, Tents300 acres · Mount Carbine, QLD
. We are not open till late May due to having to repair and fix tracks, creek crossing , fencing etc on our property due to Cyclone Jasper and the monsoon. We have a 300 acre organic property which is mainly open forest with a mile of creek frontage. Smaller caravans, tents, camper vans 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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Rossville Retreat
10 sites · RVs, Tents210 acres · Rossville, QLD
Escape from the hustle and bustle of life and reconnect with nature in the beauty of Rossville Retreat, perfectly located next to Black Mountain National Park, only 20 minutes from Cooktown and 2kms from the historic Lion’s Den pub.
Close enough for day trips, yet far enough from Cooktown to enjoy the incredible wildlife and scenery during the daytime and the most amazing star gazing opportunities while sitting around your campfire in the evenings.
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Camping in Cape Tribulation guide
Overview
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.
Safety at Hipcamp
Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.