Caravan parks near Malanda

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In Malanda, caravan travellers have over 560 places to park up, roll out an awning, and get straight into the wild. You’ll find sites tucked beside rainforest creeks, on open farmland, and just outside the town. Expect essentials like water and electricity hookups, plus plenty of big-rig-friendly spots. Wildlife-watching is a local favourite—cassowaries and platypus put in regular appearances. Hiking and fishing round out the main activities. Prices start at $10, and the average night sits around $30. Check out Tropical Woopen Creek Camping (179 reviews), Wally's Roost (159 reviews), and The Billabong Kuranda (134 reviews) if you want to see what other campers rate highest. Malanda’s caravan camping is straightforward, relaxed, and puts you right in the heart of the Tablelands’ best nature spots.

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Caravan parks & holiday parks in Malanda

NRMA Atherton Tablelands Holiday Park

1. NRMA Atherton Tablelands Holiday Park

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(13)
16km from Malanda · 59 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Discover the ultimate hinterland hideaway and the perfect Atherton Tablelands accommodation in Tropical North Queensland. Here, waterfalls tumble through the rainforest, ancient craters form crystal clear lakes, and the scope for adventure is endless. Atherton Tablelands Holiday Park makes your tropical hinterland holiday a breeze. From the moment you arrive at our Atherton accommodation you’ll feel right at home, our welcoming hosts helping you settle into your comfy cabin or shaded pet friendly campsite. And when it comes to planning tomorrow’s adventure, the possibilities are limitless. Our team is passionate about helping you discover our unique natural environment, and our park is Eco Certified to protect it. This is a hinterland holiday you can feel good about, while making memories that’ll last a lifetime.
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Herberton Wild River Caravan Park

2. Herberton Wild River Caravan Park

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(11)
22km from Malanda · 1 site · Tent, RV
A family run, friendly , country style caravan park with powered and unpowered large sites. Toilets, hot showers and laundry in amenities blocks. Arrival before 5pm please. Bush camping sites for larger groups and cabins and motel room accommodation. See the Mining Museum, Steam Train and the Historical Village. Close to heaps of walking and bike trials. Arrival before 5pm please. And we're a bit quirky!! To book, please call us 0475 632980
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Highleigh Farm Caravan Park

3. Highleigh Farm Caravan Park

96%
(49)
37km from Malanda · 5 sites
It is best to book directly through our website! Check your inbox for your pre-arrival email, which will contain details for your self check-in. This is not our primary booking platform and some difficulties can occur if booking through this platform. Phone during business hours if you require any assistance. Keen for a budget-friendly alternative to traditional van parks? Welcome to Highleigh Farm – a relaxed, family and pet friendly campground tucked at the base of the stunning Walsh’s Pyramid. Once just a cane paddock, this beaut patch has been lovingly brought to life with over 700 native trees planted, it’s now a little bush oasis – full of native birds, bush tucker, and good vibes. Just a cruisy 20-minute drive from the Cairns CBD, Highleigh Farm is the perfect launch pad to explore the region. We’ve got roomy, grassed sites (yep, we keep ’em green year-round thanks to irrigation), friendly chooks and guinea fowl strutting about the gardens, and horses always keen for a scratch and a yarn. There’s a mini pump track for the ankle-biters, a big shady communal area with a BBQ shelter, firepit, and plenty of open space for kids to run wild and your furry mates to stretch their legs. The whole joint’s securely fenced and gated, so you can kick back with peace of mind. Our big-rig-friendly sites come with individual power and water outlets, but if you’re more the off-grid type, you can book an unpowered site too. Either way, there’s plenty of space to spread out and soak in the serenity. Heads up: We don’t have toilets or showers onsite, so you’ll need to be fully self-contained. But don’t stress – the nearest dump point is just around the corner at Greenpatch Campground.
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Mareeba Caravan Park

4. Mareeba Caravan Park

93%
(21)
41km from Malanda · 42 sites · Tents, RVs
Mareeba Bush Stays is a privately-owned, dedicated Caravan Park located near Mareeba, North Queensland. Set on 150 acres of private property in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands, just 8km from the centre of Mareeba, this exceptional RV & Caravan park caters directly for self-contained Motorhomes, Recreational Vehicles (RV) and Caravans in comfort and with ease. What makes us unique? Mareeba Bush Stays has 50 acres of dedicated parking area ideally situated atop a ridge, providing spectacular, sweeping views over the surrounding hills and plains and unfettered access to cool north-easterly breezes; There’s no individual spaces marked or allocated, giving you complete flexibility to choose your preferred location to maximize views, access and privacy; Central to all tourist attractions- unhook the van its an easy drive for a day to Cairns, The Reef, The Rainforest, Atherton Tableland towns and even go as far as Chillagoe. Good Phone/TV Reception, excellent Wifi. Private sites your choice to be close or away from everyone. Relax with friends. Enjoy spectacular sunsets – clear starry skies. Big Rigs welcome no reversing needed. Two Dams fully stocked with fresh water fish species and Redclaw. Mareeba Bushstays offers a Dump facility and this can be freely utilized by paying guests for both black and grey water disposal. Powered sites.
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Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut

5. Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut

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(13)
45km from Malanda · 334 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Experience a tropical holiday that’s made for families at the award winning BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut in beautiful Tropical North Queensland. Just seven minutes from the Cairns CBD, this vibrant, activity packed oasis offers cabins, condos, villas, caravan sites and camping sites surrounded by lush gardens and close to iconic attractions like the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Atherton Tablelands. Families can fill their days with fun thanks to two swimming pools, waterslides, a splash park, pedal cars, mini golf and a huge line up of school holiday activities designed to keep kids smiling from sunrise to sunset. When it’s time to refuel, The Palm serves up delicious food and drinks so parents can relax while the little ones recharge. Caravanning or camping families can also bring their four legged companions along, with pet‑friendly sites and an on site dog park to make sure every member of the family feels included. BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut is unable to facilitate boat, trailer or van storage within the park. Please note that the dual-waterslide will be closed from Monday 24 August and will reopen on Saturday 29 August 2026. The swimming pool will remain open.
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Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

6. Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

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(137)
58km from Malanda · 10 sites
Caravan, Campervan and Rooftop RV ONLY camping on the banks of the Barron River. Large spacious bush sites with the option of fire pit. Abundant bird life, walks and swimming. This campsite suits self-contained campers equipped with drinking water supply as no potable water available. It also suits campers who enjoy the peace and quiet of the bush without loud neighbours. Of course quiet campfire banter is encouraged. BYO bike and cycle along the backroads passing through eucalypt bushland, cane fields and farming, finishing with lunch at a local coffee plantation. On the way home pop into the Mango Winery to top your day off with a delicious fruity champagne. NOTE; Dogs will be considered at the discretion of Rusty Pheasant owners. Please contact us prior to making a booking to discuss. Strict rules apply. Approval is only given if the breed, age and temperament is considered appropriate. Arriving on site without approval could mean cancelation of the booking and a direction to vacate.
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NRMA Palm Cove Holiday Park

7. NRMA Palm Cove Holiday Park

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(14)
68km from Malanda · 63 sites · Tents, RVs
Some things are classics for a reason. Vanilla ice-cream. Fish and chips. Tropical holidays by the beach. Get back to basics at NRMA Palm Cove Holiday Park, where our beachside location is the star of the show. You won’t find fancy cabins or bells and whistles here, and that’s just the way our guests like it. Instead, soak up the tropical warmth at our caravan and camping sites. Meanwhile, the charms of much-loved Palm Cove village are at your doorstep. Our park’s hosts are famous for their warm hospitality and going the extra mile to help you get the most out of your Tropical North Queensland adventure, whether it’s a trip to the Daintree Rainforest or a day on the Great Barrier Reef. Visiting the tropics is all about the great outdoors, and NRMA Palm Cove Holiday Park makes it easy – and your pet is welcome, too. Our camp kitchen and communal barbecue areas make alfresco cook-ups easy and are the perfect setting for balmy evenings making merry with fellow campers.
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Tully Mountain ⛰️ Views

8. Tully Mountain ⛰️ Views

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(266)
69km from Malanda · 6 sites
Just 10 minutes north of Tully and 15 minutes to the beautiful Mission Beach, we are close to the highway so traveler’s can rest and enjoy our views, this peaceful rainforest retreat is the perfect base for your next adventure. Camp sites are located around the dam and waterfall with views of the Tully mountains and Tully town with the mill stacks in the far distance. Come and enjoy our peaceful spot. It is a 5 minute drive to Alligators Nest which is the local swimming hole with crystal clear water but with no alligators, or try our local Feluga Pub for a coldie or a great pub meal a few minutes up the road. Or why not check out the great little town of Tully and that giant gumboot. So come breathe in the fresh air and wake up the sounds of our beautiful bush birds. Fire wood available for a small fee. Please take all rubbish with you on departure.
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Tropical Hibiscus Caravan Park

9. Tropical Hibiscus Caravan Park

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80km from Malanda · 54 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our boutique park is small in size but big on comfort, with a large pool, gym, TV room, camp kitchen and clean, well-kept amenities. We are a pet friendly park that suit families, couples, or solo travellers. Whether you’re rolling in with a caravan, motorhome, or a campervan, our powered sites are ready for you. Mission Beach is famous for cassowaries along with the stunning blue Ulysses butterfly. For a little town, it has all the essentials you’ll need, plus those holiday extras that make life easy. Of course, the beaches are the star – Wongaling and the greater Mission Beach stretch are perfect for a stroll, a swim, or just watching the sunrise. But if you’re keen to explore, there’s fishing (solo or on charter), rainforest walks, local tours, and for the adventurous, white-water rafting and skydiving. Best of all, our park is within walking distance to shops, cafes, and more – so you can park up, relax, and enjoy your slice of paradise.
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Private caravan sites in Malanda

Malanda Stream Private Camping.

1. Malanda Stream Private Camping.

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(115)
5.4km from Malanda · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to A lovely, secluded streamside campsite. With a private maintained streamside camping area of aprox 1 acre on a ten acre property, surrounded by rain forrest and farmland. Kids are welcome to join small farm activities, feeding chickens and cows, collecting eggs and harvesting fruit trees when fruit is available. Some very special wildlife for the quite observer including regular sitings of platypus and tree kangaroos. We also regularly see the Ulysses and cairns bird wing butterflies with glow bugs being fairly common in the warmer months. Close to township of Malanda with tourist activities throughout the atherton tablelands. This area is usually 5-10 degrees cooler than Cairns and does not get the summer humidity. Firewood and fireplaces provided, any small change donations for firewood are not required but they are appreciated and helps us provide abundant firewood for your stay. Water available (filtered but recomended to be boiled or treated prior to drinking) Campers need to be self contained, no toilets on site. Please respect this clean, natural setting, remove all rubbish and no interfering with flora or fauna. Bookings are only for one camp group, max six or seven caravans, camper trailers or campsites to maintain space and atmosphere. Access is by well maintained gravel drive then grassed area. Wet wether events can affect the grassed area and may need to be considered for bookings.
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Barron River Retreat

2. Barron River Retreat

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(77)
9.6km from Malanda · 1 site · Tent, RV
Exclusive use of a private camp site! We love our slice of paradise and want to share it with others. We have been improving the land since moving here with a focus on regeneration and sustainable farming practices, such as excluding cattle from the river, replanting and finding alternate ways to approach pest management. At times we host women's wellness retreats with consistent positive feedback of being nurtured by nature.
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Three Falls Holiday Millaa Millaa

3. Three Falls Holiday Millaa Millaa

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14km from Malanda · 1 site · Tent, RV
Three Falls Holiday – Millaa Millaa, QLD Private Camping on a 2.5‑Acre Property on the famous WATERFALL CIRCUIT Welcome to a peaceful and picturesque 2.5‑acre property in beautiful Millaa Millaa, Queensland — right in the heart of the world‑famous Waterfall Circuit. You’ll be staying just 5 minutes from Millaa Millaa Falls, with Zillie Falls (2 km) and Elinjaa Falls (3 km) close enough to walk. It’s a nature‑lover’s dream: quiet, green, and surrounded by shady established gardens and manicured lawns. 🌳 About the Property Two dwellings on-site with 2–3 friendly full‑time residents Free‑range chooks, ducks, and parrots Beautiful established gardens with large, shady trees Very private, very safe, and extremely peaceful You will be the only traveller staying here Multiple camping vehicles/campers allowed only if friends/family travelling together 🚿 Amenities Flush toilet Hot shower BBQ / firepit available for cooking and relaxing Don’t forget the marshmallows — they’re practically mandatory 🍽️ Meals & Water Please bring and prepare your own meals Food scraps can be fed to the chickens in the chicken pen Recycling and rubbish bins provided The property relies entirely on rainwater, so please: No unnecessary water use No washing cars ABSOLUTELY NO PEEING IN THE GARDENS 🐾 Pets Strictly no pets. Our chickens free‑range across the property and must remain safe. 🔥 Campfires You’re welcome to use the BBQ/firepit for cooking or relaxing with your favourite beverage. Winter nights here are magic. 🚐 RV Dump Points Local dump points can be found via Tablelands Regional Council: https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/explore/motor-home-sewage-dump-points/
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Barrine Farmstay And Camping

4. Barrine Farmstay And Camping

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(73)
17km from Malanda · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
20 acres secluded in the rolling hills of the Atherton Tablelands on the top of the Gillies. A farm stay awaits with access to shower and toilet facilities this newly opened powered camping property is the perfect place to base yourself while you enjoy the local tourist attractions. We require 24 hours notice for camping- but send a message I’m sure we can fit you in Tours of the farm are available on request including hand feeding cows and collecting coloured eggs from our chickens. While pets are welcome we ask they are restrained at all times. We allow pets at the site for $10 per pet/per night. If you would like to bring a pet, please add the Pet Fee which is listed as an Extra during the booking process. Note on entrance road a few campers with vans have asked- I am not a caravanner so I’m not sure what’s important to you - It is public road to our gate - the last 400m or so is gravel. - eastern connection road is single lane bitumen. - The large school bus terminates at the intersection of Adams and eastern connection. - we have had several large vans stay with us and they have not had any issues with access
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Flaggy Creek Caravan/Camping

5. Flaggy Creek Caravan/Camping

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(171)
22km from Malanda · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Flaggy Creek Caravan Camp is set on a 260 acre rural property set aside for wildlife offering a peaceful and relaxing place to escape the daily grind. Please read this description to the end to make sure our campsites are right for you (click show more). Our Hipcamp, (owners on site), is small scale to minimise environmental impact; we have six sites spaced well apart for privacy; each site catering up to two adult guests only (18+) and one vehicle. * Camp 5 permits 1 dog see Rules when booking; All other campsites strictly No Pets * Solo travelers are encouraged to book, many who have commented not feeling overwhelmed by large groups or too isolated. If you are booking for others please let them know they will need to set up at their booked site. Please do not invite additional guests to enter the property. You will need to be fully self-contained: own toilet, drinking water, shower. Our Hipcamp is situated in a cool climate, away from the humidity of the coast. A highlight is beautiful permanent Flaggy Creek which meanders its way through the property for approximately 1 km and is habitat to platypus, turtles and an abundance of bird life (we are close to an ebird hotspot) with towering blue and rose gums. Take a dip on a hot day in one of several water holes including a large lagoon adjacent a mini waterfall surrounded by beautiful she-oaks. There are walks on mowed tracks around the property (look for large eastern grey kangaroos in the top paddock) including along a dam wall where you might spot herons or rainbow bee eaters (seasonally) and we can give you directions to a fire-trail to hike up to the Bluff. Herberton (10 mins) also has many excellent walking trails. All camp sites have their own fire pit (local conditions and/or state fire ban season permitting). We sell large crates of split firewood for $20 or you can collect your own. Please do not bring firewood for biosecurity reasons. During the wet season (December-April) we recommend 4WD to access the property as there is a concrete causeway creek crossing and on rare occasions this can become impassable with an extreme amount of rain but does go down very quickly once rain has eased. Please take care and go slowly on unsealed roads. Please ask for permission to fly drones.
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Oaky Creek Camp

6. Oaky Creek Camp

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(65)
27km from Malanda · 1 site · Tent, RV
Thank you to those who have supported Oaky Creek Camp - The camp will be closed from mid July onwards. Set in the stunning Oaky Valley and backing onto Oaky Creek, Wild Mango is a great place to stay. Want to wake up listening to running water and the birds singing? Then look no further. How it works... - One site available - Booking and price is for one vehicle/ camper trailer - Two vehicle limit - 6 Person limit - Booking for second vehicle can be made by contacting us directly. We live in a wildlife corridor and are dedicated to the preservation of the environment, please do not enquire about a third vehicle with extra people. The site is a lovely level grassy paddock with easy access and is exceptionally quiet with a fire pit and creek to relax in just feet away. Fresh free range eggs available on request. PLEASE NOTE: All campers must be fully self sufficient and bring a portable toilet and take all rubbish with them on departure. Drones and metal detectors are NOT permitted on the property. 25 mins to Mareeba and 30 mins to Atherton. A great place to switch off and recharge those batteries. Pets welcome - dogs can be off lead if well behaved. Due to the seasonal nature of the creek, the camp site will be available from December - May annually.
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The River Ranch

7. The River Ranch

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(104)
27km from Malanda · 1 site · Tent, RV
Experience the ultimate riverside camping adventure! Our property offers camp sites located right on the riverbank, with manicured lawns extending to the river's edge. It is a child-friendly swimming area, and you can also enjoy rafting and tubing down the river. Jungle Perch fishing is also available, providing you with a unique experience. You can have campfires, which is a great way to end the day with family and friends. The property is located just 45 km from Cairns, providing a perfect weekend or holiday getaway for families, couples, or friends. The beautiful scenery, fun water activities, and relaxation on the riverside will make your camping trip a memorable experience. Book your stay today and enjoy the adventure of riverside camping. Guests must be fully self-contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. No pets allowed.
Fnq blooms

8. Fnq blooms

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(116)
32km from Malanda · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Fnq blooms is a Tropical flower Farm. The 52 acre property is situated at the foothills of Queensland's tallest mountain, Mount Bartle Frere standing at 1622mt. Camp creek-side at FNQ Blooms, Campers will love exploring the crystal-clear creeks and waterfall on the farm. Camp site is a large grass area next to pristine rainforest creek, plenty of room to have friends camp with you. Set up, sit back and watch the Ulysses Butterflys fly by or Kingfishers duck and weave though the creek or just watch the jungle perch swim by while sitting in the creek with a cold one. On our Farm, we grow an extensive variety of Tropical Heliconia and Ginger for use in the Australian Cut Flower Industry as well as Vanilla in our shade house for food products your welcome to learn about the farm and its operations. We are a grate spot to explore the surrounding areas, Josephine falls swimming and Hiking Mt Bartle Frere, Babinda town , Babinda Boulders swimming and hiking , Eubenangee Swamp to spot crocs Bramston Beach, Franklen islands reef out of Deeral, Innisfail, Etty bay to see cassowary and Paronella Park at Mena Creek
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Woopen Creek Vanilla - Camping

9. Woopen Creek Vanilla - Camping

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32km from Malanda · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Relaxing family friendly camping in beautiful Woopen Creek with picturesque views of Queensland's highest mountain Mt Bartle Frere. Our campsites offer plenty of room to run and play, fresh water swimming, perfect for bird watching, and a cosy fireplace to relax around in the evening. You will be camping on a working Vanilla Bean farm so there is an opportunity to learn more about how vanilla grows. We have two sites, one to accommodate larger caravans and RV's, and the second camping area is best suited to camper trailers and tents. Drinking water on tap and a private shelter to place your portable toilet or to hang your camp shower. You will be within a short drive to popular tourist destinations including Josephine Falls, Babinda Boulders, Brampston Beach and Innisfail for shopping. Visit the famous Babinda Bakery for fresh bread, pies and cakes. If you're into bush walking, Mt Bartle Frere has walking tracks to Broken Nose or for the more experienced walker, to the Summit for breathtaking views.
Tropical Woopen Creek Camping

10. Tropical Woopen Creek Camping

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33km from Malanda · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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
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Katecallan

11. Katecallan

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(155)
33km from Malanda · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
This rainforest property is 6 kms from the highest town in Qld, Ravenshoe. Lawler Creek winds through the property with campsites next to the creek or away. The campsites around the property suit self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water supply. This rainforest property is 6 kms from the highest town in Qld, Ravenshoe. Lawler Creek winds through the property with campsites next to the creek or away. No pets please. Platypus Bend This campsite would accommodate multiple camper vans and cars, and is located on the bend of the creek with steps down into the water. There are large trees and abundant bird life, and you may spot a platypus if lucky. A large fire pit is set up for all your camp oven cooking. Chirpy Camp This is a very private camp for tent or a roof top camper, maximum 2 people. Camp by the creek and enjoy the birdlife, and peace and quite. There is an open fire available and plenty of wood to collect. Chicken Run Camp This is a peaceful campsite, with plenty of timber for an open fire, and flat grassy areas. It's a short walk to creek. Abundant bird life. Wake up to the rooster crowing, goats baaing and birds chirping. Enjoy the evenings around the campfire.

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