Cooktown

Soak up the tropics while camping near Cooktown, gateway to Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula.

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Rossville Retreat Lodges & Camping

Connect with nature, abundant wildlife and the shining stars above!
Immerse yourself in nature and culture in private, eco-friendly lodges or unpowered camp sites and an Indigenous guided bush tour with world renowned bush medicine expert, Mooks.
Set in the bush backing on to the Little Annan River, Rossville Retreat offers a riverside picnic area, a private airstrip and bush walks, all overlooked by magical Kalkajaka (Black Mountain), only 20 minutes from Cooktown and 2kms from the iconic Lion’s Den Hotel.
At the base of Cape York, just off the Mulligan highway at Black Mountain, Rossville Retreat is perfectly located on the Bloomfield Track, 70kms north of Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest.

Water Hookup

Gap Creek Camping Bloomfield

We are a tropical fruit botanical garden established 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, and cows.

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. 
Some mobile reception.

Check in after 3pm.

Beautiful sunset over the camp ground on Blackburn Dam

Lakeland Downs Camping

We provide 10 spacious campsites next to Blackburn Dam that has two rock jetties to allow fishing for Barra, Spangled Perch, Eeltailed Catfish and other native fish. There is also Redclaw and Cherabin so bring your Yabby pots and canoes or kayaks.

Campers have access to a modern amenities block which has flushing toilets and hot showers. There is a powered camp kitchen for communal use.

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 a sealed road. Once you turn off the highway, access is 4.5kms on a gravel road.

The town of Lakeland is just 8kms away with a Hotel, Roadhouse, Coffee shop and 2 well stocked local fresh produce stalls. 

We are within an hour of Cooktown and Laura if you would like to do a day trip to the historic towns.

Picnic table

Scrubby Creek Trevethan Falls

Discover beautiful rainforests and open pastures at Scrubby Creek Trevethan Falls, a very special property just 30 minutes from Cooktown. 
We offer various grass and bush sites spread out over 160 acres, each peaceful and secluded, within walking distance of amazing natural waterfalls, the clear-running creek dotted with swimming holes, as well as established hiking trails. 
There is a variety of bird life and wildlife. Trevethan Falls is just a short walk away. Finish the day around your open campfire. You cut or collect your wood from around the property just contact your host.
The property has had changes to 3 sites which happened on  December the 17th 2023 at around 6am in the Morning we were awoken to the sounds of timber and dirt hitting the house and in a matter of 2 hrs  sites 1 /2 and 3 were totally destroyed and the Trevethan Creek was directed through our property, This event was a Landslide from the top of the Moutain which went through the Trevethan Falls and the trees and dirt got caught up in a bottle neck down from the falls. We already had 3 .5 Meters of rain in 4 days! the bottle neck broke out at 6 am hitting us like a freight train and the rest is a good story to tell around a fireplace. We are working hard to clean up sites 1 /2 and 3 which I can see results. Site 1 is open and is very good with water running by the site/ Site 2 is open and we are currently doing work on the new site 2 / Site 3 is currently moved until we clean up the old site. We have a new Site which is Site7 on the creek and very private and Site 4 on the dam and Sites 5 and 6 are bush camps and are very Private. We are hoping to see the tree Kangaroos coming back as well which are good viewing from Midnight on wards to 3 am.

Please come and stay we have more sites planed for the future.  
Please be sure to read the descriptions carefully 
Pets are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. 

There is also a hobby farm in operation on the property, so you may hear and see the workings of the farm as you explore. 

We are confident that once you discover this place, you'll return time and time again.

Electricity Hookup

Huge site ! Would fit plenty of campers with space

Hill Top Farm Camping

Private Orchard Escape at Award-Winning Hill Top Farm Experience the peace of a world-class organic farm without the crowds. As an award-winning destination for environmentally-friendly accommodation, Hill Top Farm offers a unique blend of sustainable living and total privacy. We only host one group at a time, meaning you’ll have our entire permaculture-designed orchard all to yourself.

The Space: Our level orchard site (22m×13m) is a lush, shaded haven perfect for camper trailers and caravans (up to 9m/29ft). Guests have exclusive access to our high-standard, council-approved compost toilets and showers, alongside a private fire pit for those iconic starry nights.

An Educational Oasis: As the home of Learning from Nature, we are more than just a campsite—we are a working education center. We regularly host interns and students from around the world, all dedicated to permaculture and food security. While you're here, you can swim in our Olympic-sized farm dam, book a practical farm tour, or simply relax and watch the geese.

Explore the Region: Located just 15 minutes from historic Cooktown, we provide the perfect, quiet base for exploring the local landscape before returning to your own private corner of our organic paradise.

Pets are welcome! We just ask that they don’t chase our resident chickens and geese.

Views out the back of the camp of the mountains and sunset

Sunset over the dam - where you can have a dip if you please

Vanity with sink and mirror outside the showers

Hill Top Camping, great directions. This is the sign as you enter

A lot of lovely lilypads in the dam on the property

Twin Rivers Orchard

Camp in the front paddock near the hoestead for quick road access to Cape Flattery or Starke River and surrounds. 

Stop in for a break after completing or before starting the Wakooka 4WD track to cape Melville or camp down by the McIvor river for an excellent bird watching rainforest camping experience.

Just don't go swimming as our usually shy local local Crocs might come and say hello.

Registered Kitchen available for purchases fri-sunday 8:30am to sunset.

Zazen Permaculture Farm

We are 100% committed to sustainable living and do our best to do this. We have a 40-acre property with only about 10 acres cleared and the rest is natural rainforest. We have only been living here since September 2011 so everything is still a work in progress, but it is all coming together really great. We have cows, pigs, guinea fowl, a cat and a brilliant Border Collie dog called Buddy who is everybody's mate. I love woodwork and furniture making, have my owned timber mill and built my owned house with every piece of wood coming of the mill, 

The bush bath is a feature with most guests taking advantage of a hot bath in the moonlight.

We have a substantial vegie garden with a large variety of plants and also about 100 fruit trees in our orchard. Everything is done on Permaculture and Bio Dynamic (Demeter) principles.

I am not doing Hipcamping for the money, my main goal is to share with visitors a different lifestyle based on health, happiness, self responsibility and freedom, I am very easy to talk to and look forward to having a chat.

Good space for larger vans and campers. Private and peaceful ✌️

Yindilli Camping and Guided Walks

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. We are 38klms from Daintree Village on the CREB Track (also known as Upper Daintree Rd) and it will take about 2.5hrs to drive as the road is unsealed, steep in sections and narrow. Be aware of weather conditions before travelling on this road as minimal rainfall can make the track slippery.
An alternative route to Yindilli Camping ground is from the northern end of the track from Bloomfield via the China Camp Rd or the Zig Zag Track - both meet up with the CREB Track. We are 27klms from Bloomfield or 1 hour to drive, this section is graded regularly and easy to traverse in the dry season.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: septic toilets, showers, dry firewood (on request) and spacious sites 
Children and pet friendly.
Guests are advised to only light fires in designated areas and these must be fully extinguished before departure.

Kaiteri Farm

Welcome to Kaiteri, a tropical outback farm 30 km from the historic coastal town of Cooktown. 

Get a personalised experience with your hosts only take one booking at a time and have a lovely spot down by the creek for campers! The site suits tent campers only (no caravans or trailers), and you need 4WD access to take the track that leads to the creek.

The farm has cattle, pet pigs, chickens, horses and dogs. A well behaved medium size dog or a couple of tiny dogs are welcome. Definitely no cats unless kept in a locked area. We have a picnic table and rubbish/recycling facilities but you will need to be self-contained with your own camping toilet and shower. Campfires are allowed (subject to firebans).

The small community of Hopevale is just up the road with access to the famous Coloured Sands. Endeavour Valley Road is the gateway access to the rest of the Cape. There is also a beautiful secret waterfall and picnic spot within walking distance of the farm. Camp in an open field or find a spot in the rainforest. Fresh water is available at the farm hut 70 metres away.

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