Camping near Hamilton Island with hiking
This is the main island hub of the Whitsunday Islands, Australia’s favourite island getaway.
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Hold It Flats
152 sites · RVs, Tents120 acres · Yalboroo, QLD
Hold it Flats is a 120 acre property that borders the beautiful O'Connell River that has water all year round. Take a walk around the property to check out some of the creatures that have been built out of scrap metal and bush bars that have been built all around the property.
There is nice shady, green grass and flat camping sites right beside the river with hot showers and flushing toilets. There is plenty of room and some great tracks for the kids and the big kids to ride their push bikes on. The swimming hole is about 2 meters deep and has big shady trees on the edge. There is also enough room for kids to bring their kayaks and have a paddle along the river.
All campsites can be provided with their own fire pit. You just pick your spot and we will bring a portable fire pit to you. Fire wood can be purchased at the property. All rubbish must be taken when you, there are no rubbish bins provided.
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AU$15
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Brindabella
1 site · RV4 acres · Airlie Beach, QLD
We are situated on 4 acres only mins to Airlie Beach and a part of the beautiful Whitsunday s. 74 Islands around and great boating and fishing . Restaurants and taverns near by also taxis and courtesy vans available. Day trip s to local islands, Bredyls Animal farm and so so much more. Come visit paradise!!
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Creek and Antique Camping
50 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Mackay, QLD
We have a selection of beautiful creek side locations where you can enjoy the clear, fresh running water and a selection of other sites only a short walk from the water. Conveniently located just a short drive off the Bruce Highway our sites are not designated, you choose your own on arrival
While staying, you will have the opportunity to take a walk into the past to view a private collection of Australiana, including a working stationary, engine display and vintage kitchen with wood stoves.
Access to the property is via a creek crossing so it is advisable to phone ahead if there has been recent rain or rainfall is forecast.
Toilets are located on the property but campers will need their own shower facilities and take all waste with them on departure. Campfires are permitted but must be contained at all times in a fire pits that we also have for your use
Calen is a small cane growing and cattle town with a general store, pharmacy, service station, butcher and the local pub. Zarby's cafe is a short drive away if you would like to dine in for breakfast or lunch in a retro style setting.
Each site fee is for 2 adults and kids stay at no cost
Pets are welcome.
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AU$25
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Ben Lomond Station
6 sites · RVs, Tents1800 acres · Hideaway Bay, QLD
Ben Lomond Station is an 1800 acre working cattle station 25 minutes south of Bowen and 35 minutes north of Airlie Beach on the Whitsundays. We border onto Eden Lassie Creek which has tidal ocean access for saltwater fishing and there is an abundance of estuary fishing and crab spots available.
We are a nature based camping area. Cleared shady camping spots are available for fully self contained campers as there are currently no facilities available so you must have own camping toilet and leave no trace.
Access to the camping area is for 4WD only with caravans off road and high clearance.
Firewood is available for a small fee or you can collect any fallen timber yourself. There is a ban on cutting down any standing timber even it is dead.
There is plenty of room to run for the kids and dogs though we do ask that your pet not annoy our cattle or other campers.
Ben Lomond station has an abundance of flora and fauna such as burdekin plum trees, mango trees, wallabies, kangaroos and bird and fish species.
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AU$18
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Land for Wildlife
4 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · QLD
With panoramic escarpment views, peace, privacy and quiet, this mountain top property has easy access from the road. The property is serviced by free courtesy buses, tour adventures, taxi service, and takeaway food services.
Please understand seasons of the dry tropics changes the look of the property photos.
We have breathtaking distant Eco views of mountains, escarpments and nature that will leave you awe struck. It makes for a great stay over.
Located between Northerlies Bar Bistro, Cannonvale Shopping Centre, Airlie Beach and the Great Barrier Reef islands corals, parks.
We have a limited number of campsites so your quiet, privacy, independence and convenience are important to us.
We see high tide and have cooling sea breezes.
Very, very important the drive has entry and exit.
1. To enter: Unhook the gate let yourself in; then close it please to maintain our privacy and stop transport services driving through.
2. Leave exit gate open.
3. Park so reversing beepers are not activated when leaving early morning to avoid waking up other guests.
You can leave your camp and get courtesy buses to explore Great Barrier Reef tour options, refresh in Airlie Central, stock shop or just go out on the town for fun.
So, relax here with us and revitalize from all the driving.
Prepare yourselves now for your Great barrier Reef adventures before your next long distant OZ trip.
Stay for a holiday or a night as you travel Queensland/Australia.
Maybe you can refer a fellow traveler of how central this Hipcamp is to the Great Barrier Reef and township of Airlie Beach.
We look forward to welcoming you!
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Ironbark Ridge Camp Midgepoint
6 sites · RVs, Tents115 acres · Proserpine, QLD
Set up camp on our grassy paddock shaded by beautiful big gum trees and surrounded by nature.We frequently have visiting Wallabies, Echidnas, Possums and even our resident pair of Wedge Tailed Eagles. For those with a 4WD, you can venture to the top of the mountain to take in the breathtaking 270 degree sea and valley views.Guests are required to be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure.There are plenty of bushwalking tracks on the 115 acre property and we are only a 5 min drive to the beach and boat ramp where you can enjoy awesome crabbing and fishing via boat or foot.Campfires are welcome, please check local restrictions before lighting a fire and monitor them at all times.Pets are permitted on a request basis only. Contact your host if you would like to bring your pet with you.
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Leila Bank
4 sites · RVs, Tents110 acres · Habana, QLD
We are a working farm located in Habana. 110 acres of farm land beside the beautiful Leila Creek Habana. We have a range of farm animals here on the property.
Enjoy the rural views and quiet, serene surroundings. Stroll up to the dam past all the farm animals. You can also enjoy a swim in the creek or dam.
Forget something? We are only 15 minuted back to town.
Have a horse? Bring it as well. We are pet friendly.
Enjoy your fire at night while listening to the sound of running creek at your campsite. Fireplaces and firewood available.
Bring your fishing gear along as the waterhole is stocked with barramundi if you are into fishing.
Septic toilet and tapped bore water available.
Firewood and farm goods for sale eg. eggs, honey and seasonal fruit.
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AU$29
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Hydeaway Stay - Powered
1 site · RV1 acre · Hideaway Bay Dingo Beach, QLD
Situated in beautiful Hydeaway Bay in the heart of the Whitsunday's, this quiet little block is a perfect spot to stay and unwind with only a short stroll to the white sandy beach where you can go fishing, kayaking, explore the rock pools at low tide or simply relax and enjoy breath taking views of the Whitsunday Islands.
The property features a large flat grassy area suitable for an RV, Caravan or Campervan.
If you are looking for hidden gems then Hydeaway Bay should be on your list when visiting the Whitsunday's.
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Fruit Farm Camp
5 sites · RVs30 acres · Bloomsbury, QLD
Please note: We are closed from 1st November 23 to 29 February 2024, for the wet season.
Fruit Farm Camp offers a peaceful retreat for mature travellers. The unpowered mown campsites are situated ajacent to a farm unfenced dam and on cleared acreage surrounded by natural bush.
After 6 months touring Queensland in 2021 with our own caravan, we decided to develop a picturesque area at the back of our land for mature travellers to enjoy.
20 Years ago the land was virgin scrub, now there are over 200 established different exotic fruit, nut, spice and bush tucker trees and plants. We use a number of different farming techniques. Our own beehives provide pollination and honey. A small farm produce shop is available.
Guests have access to a toilet, solar powered showers and the camp kitchen throughout their stay. Campfires are permitted outside of restrictions and we have firewood available for guests to use on site. There is a 1.5 km undulating bush walk on the property requiring average fitness.
We are located four kilometres from the Bruce Highway at Bloomsbury, access is via sealed road then 300m of gravel road through the farm.
We are just 10 mins from the beach or O'Connell river fishing, 1 hour to Mackay or Airlie Beach, 3 kms to the Dittman Bullarama site and 15 minutes to Bredls Wild Farm. Well behaved pets are welcome.
Extras:
Fruit tasting and guided Farm tour available when staying 2 nights or more. Honey and farm produce for sale.
Free book exchange.
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Sugar Shack
1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Riordanvale, QLD
happy to take short/ long term workers.
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Cameron's Pocket Creek Camp
3 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Mount Charlton, QLD
Located in the hinterland northwest of Mackay, our campground is very private with a maximum of only 2 campsites on our 100 metre long flat lawn. The site is fringed with rainforest and not visible from the road. A private track leads through the rainforest to a swimming hole.
We are on beautiful St Helen's creek below Mount Dalrymple, just outside of Eungella National park's eastern boundary.
Walk to the creek for a swim or walk around the gardens. Bring your goggles as the creek is clear and there are fish and turtles. There are many tropical butterflies including Cairns Birdwings and Ulysses to be seen.
Birdwatching is also great here with many tropical species including the Wompoo and Rose-crowned fruit doves, azure kingfisher and torresian pigeons.
The campsite has its own toilet, showers and drinking water. Campers can enjoy the "Tiki Hut" camp kitchen with BBQ, offset smoker, some comfy chairs, hot showers, flushing toilet, colourful lighting, kitchen bench with hot water and some 240v power available for light duties such as charging phones or running laptops. Power is all battery stored off-grid solar and can't provide heavy power such as cooking, heating or air-conditioning.
Walk to the Strawberry farm for pick-your-own strawberries (available at certain times of the year only). Hang out in a hammock in the Tiki Hut or walk to another local swimming hole nearby.
In the evenings, warm your feet by the campfire. You will need to BYO firewood.
Please note that there is no mobile phone coverage here. You will be "Offline" throughout your stay in paradise. We have a landline at our house which can be used in an emergency.
We are "friendly dog" friendly. So if your dog greets strangers and other dogs with a smile and a tail wag, they are welcome. If they bark or don't get on well with other people and dogs, then please leave them at home.
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Camping near Hamilton Island with hiking guide
Overview
Hamilton Island—with its well-connected airport to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane—lies at the heart of the 74 islands within the Whitsunday Islands. It’s the natural jumping-off point for Whitsunday camping as well as beach camping within the national parks of the Great Barrier Reef. Try Whitehaven Beach, Chance Bay, Joe’s Beach, Nari’s Beach, or Dugong Beach on Whitsunday Island, or Crayfish Beach or Maureen’s Cove on Hook Island. Have an entire island to yourself at the national park’s Henning Island, where the Northern Spit camping area and its sandy beach are a popular rest stop for kayakers paddling the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail.
Where to go
Whitsunday Island
Whitehaven Beach is the poster child for Whitsunday Island, and is often voted among the top 10 beaches in the world. Its dazzling white silica sand and turquoise waters are the main attractions for beach walking, swimming, and snorkelling, while a small campsite sits tucked in among the bushland on the beach in the southern corner of a sweeping bay. Walk across Hill Inlet at low tide to reach the lookout point at Tongue Point for sweeping views of the national park, beach, and islands.
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is the first stop for any Whitsunday Island holiday and one of Queensland’s favourite holiday playgrounds. Boats depart daily for the islands, but there is plenty to do in the town itself, with its free waterfront lagoon, markets and tour operators. Book a day trip to the islands to snorkel on fringing reefs and coral gardens at Hayman Island, kayak at south Molle Island, or swim among tropical fish at Maureen’s Cove.
Great Barrier Reef
The Whitsunday Islands lay within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and are a dream destination for campers, snorkellers, scuba divers, kayakers and nature lovers. Book a boat tour to visit the outer reef, where water clarity is at its best, and scuba diving and snorkelling are superb. Around the islands, the best snorkelling locations to see colourful reef fish and corals are Blue Pearl Bay near Hayman Island, Butterfly Bay on the north side of Hook Island, and on the beaches lining the passage between Hayman Island and Hook Island.
When to go
The Whitsunday Islands are a year-round destination and a popular holiday region. During the summer months, they may be prone to dangerous tropical cyclones. The southeast trades are the prevailing wind, generally blowing between April and November, and making for great sailing and kitesurfing conditions. School holidays, especially during Easter and Christmas, are busy times when campsites should be booked well in advance.
Know before you go
- Boats to Hamilton Island depart from either Shute Harbour or Airlie Beach.
- Camping permits are required and must be pre-booked online.
- Campsites have limited facilities, so campers should be self-sufficient and take all rubbish when they depart.
- Open fires are not permitted at any campsites.
- Marine stingers inhabit the waters of the Whitsundays, so precautions like stinger suits should be taken, particularly during the summer months.
- Shark attacks have occurred at Cid Harbour, where swimming is not recommended.
- Tour operators at Hamilton Island, Airlie Beach, and Shute Harbour can arrange island drop-offs and camping connections for island-hopping campers.
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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.