The Whitsundays

Find & reserve the best campsites near The Whitsundays, Queensland with pets. Tent, cabin & RV camp on private & QLD State Parks, on local farms, vineyards & nature preserves.

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Conway National Park

Brampton Islands National Park

Molle Islands National Park

Newry Islands National Park

Dryander National Park

Caravan parks

Glamping

Cabins

River, stream, or creek camping

Dog-friendly caravan parks

Glamping with wifi provided

Camping with hiking

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Showers

Picnic table

Hold It Flats

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 trees, 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. 
We have some hiking tracks up around the hills of our property that have amazing views of the area. 
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.

The grounds are really well kept. They've done a great job of making a really great little spot.

Perfect spot to cool off after a big day.

Trace side camp sites, 3 camps and plenty of room.

There's a great balance of shade and sunny areas and the camping surfaces are grassy and flat for your tent, car or caravan.

Potable water

Creek and Antique Camping

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

KIDS UNDER 17 STAY FREE! MAX 2 ADULTS PER SITE! If coming with additional adults you MUST booking another site.

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, we also sell firewood at $15 for a milk crate.

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.

Hot Tub

Blackiron

Situated on the bank of the Andromache River, setup camp at one of our cozy camp spots and enjoy the quiet of the bush. 

We have sites available in our grassy paddock which are accessible by all vehicles.
Sand camping is available for 4x4's with tent/swag set ups during the dry seasons. No trailers or vans are permitted on the sand due to bogging.

Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a campfire and visual displays of local wildlife, try your hand at fishing in the river or just enjoy a cool swim just a few meters from our grassy sites.

Guests are required to be fully self-sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure.

Only a short distance from Airlie Beach and the islands for those interested in the local tourist attractions.

Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after.

Another view showing the main campground 

The finer points of detail that make all the difference. A welcome cheese platter and luxury bathrobes ❤️

Lots of open sky and clearing around, plenty of big sky for sunsets, sunrises and starry nights

Lots of cooking options and plenty of implements to cook up a delicious meal

Sitting down on the creek bank enjoying the solitude

The lights decorating Kingfisher provide a warm ambience 

Valley High

All New To HIPCAMP! Valley High is a working cattle property offering a range of camping alternatives, camps unique in their own way. Only 3km from the Bruce Hwy makes it convenient for travelers. Positioned very close to Bloomsbury and the Dittman Bull Pit also providing a sanctuary for festival or rodeo goers as an optional camp when events are on.

Electricity Hookup

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Hinesy’s Place

Hinesy’s Place – Coastal Camping with Sea Breezes at the Base of the Mountain
                       “Relaxed hosts, flexible arrival time, pet-friendly"

Welcome to Hinesy’s Place — a peaceful 5-acre retreat nestled at the base of a mountain, where fresh sea breezes roll in and the beach is just a stone’s throw away. We’re only a 5-minute drive from the quiet township of Midge Point, easily accessible off the main road heading to Laguna Quays Resort.

Set up camp your way! Our spacious, level grounds are perfect for tents, vans, and caravans — with no designated sites, you're free to pick your ideal shady spot and enjoy the ocean air.

What We Offer:

🛻 Unpowered Camp Site; Non-designated Camping – Choose your own site on arrival

🔌 1 Powered Site – Located beside the dam

🔥 Campfire Area – Communal firepit with seating and firewood provided

🚿 Water Tap Onsite

🐾 Pet-Friendly – Well-behaved dogs welcome (must be on leash or enclosed – we have 3 friendly little dogs)

💨 Cool Coastal Breezes – Enjoy refreshing sea air day and night

🚗 2WD Accessible – Suitable for tents, camper trailers, caravans, and RVs

Nearby Attractions:

🏖️ 5 min – Midge Point Beach

✈️ 19 min – Whitsunday Coast Airport

🛶 10 min – Jimmy’s Rocks Boat Ramp (perfect for fishing & crabbing)

🛍️ 20 min – Proserpine

🌊 35 min – Airlie Beach

🌳 35 min – Cedar Creek Falls (a beautiful spot for swimming and picnicking, with a stunning waterfall to enjoy)

Local Tips:

Tavern Bistro – Just down the road for delicious meals, icy drinks, and a casual game of pool (best to book ahead)

Explore the Area – Walk 10 mins to the Whitsunday Waters Estate beach access, wander a 2km bush trail, or hike up the mountain to the old Laguna Quays Resort lookout for breathtaking views (bring water, good shoes, and a camera — it’s steep!)

Whether you’re chasing ocean breezes, mountain hikes, or a relaxing day by the falls, Hinesy’s Place offers a laid-back coastal escape with all the essentials.

Wifi

BIG4 Whitsunday Islands HolidayPark

**Please note that our office is closed on Christmas Day (25 December), and we do not accept arrivals or departures on this date. Any bookings made with a check-in or check-out on 25 December will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.**BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park is located in beautiful Flametree, a coastal town in the Whitsunday Region in Tropical North Queensland.
Enjoy the best of the Whitsundays when you stay at BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park. Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, fish in the Whitsundays, or enjoy a day lounging around our solar-heated pool.

The Pocket

The Pocket – Airlie Beach, Queensland

Escape to a peaceful hideaway just minutes from the heart of Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday ferry terminal. This quiet, non-powered campsite offers a flat area for tents or small campers, perfect for travelers seeking simplicity and nature close to town.

Enjoy the best of both worlds—close to beaches, restaurants, and shops, yet tucked away in a calm, private spot. Campfires and pets are welcome, making it an ideal stop for self-contained campers wanting a relaxed, off-grid experience in the Whitsundays.

Oh Deere Farm Stay and Sugar Cane Farm

A beautiful area to camp and learn more about Sugar Cane as we have travelled a lot ourselves with our large family in a caravan we want to offer other families an affordable place to stay. We are on a cane farm and have flat grassy area suitable for all types of vehicles, tents, camper trailers, caravans or just swags. The house site is a large area around the main homestead of the property with toilet and shower facilities right there, including washing machine and dryer at a small cost for your convenience, also a BBQ that can be used with table and chairs also, come and have a drink and a chat in the afternoons and if wether and wind permit and no fire bans in place a chat around the fire pot.We are just off the Bruce Highway 1 hr from Airlie Beach and 45 minutes from Mackay. Safe to pull up and leave your van while you go sight seeing in our beautiful area.

Sewage Hookup

Mackay Caravan Park

**Please note that our office is closed on Christmas Day (25 December), and we do not accept arrivals or departures on this date. Any bookings made with a check-in or check-out on 25 December will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.**Welcome to Mackay Caravan Park - A Little Slice of Northern Queensland Paradise
Situated on a large 21 acres of lush, green grounds, Mackay Caravan Park is the perfect spot to park yourself (and your caravan) as you explore the beautiful region of Mackay and all that it has to offer.
Mackay Caravan Park is ideal for both seasoned caravan travellers and family holiday-makers alike. We are also a popular place for tradesmen and seasonal workers to stay and rent out cabins and villas while working as well as tourists travelling the coast in camper or combi vans. We also have plenty of space with some sites perfect for those large fifth-wheelers. No matter what kind of getaway you’re after, we pride ourselves on delivering a welcoming, friendly and memorable holiday and caravan park experience.
Whether you're after a grassy, shaded site, a powered or unpowered van site, or a self-contained villa or cabin, we've got something to suit every kind of traveller. Our park features a modern, well-equipped camp kitchen, complete with a microwave, cooktop, fridge, and sink, plus access to multiple communal BBQs. There are also plenty of benches where you and the family can sit back, relax, and enjoy meals together.
Whether you’re a seasoned caravan traveller or looking for a relaxing family holiday, we’d love to have you at our beautiful caravan park in Mackay.
Located on Beaconsfield Road East, we are just a 15-minute drive to Marina Beach and a 20 minute drive to the Northern Beaches such as Bucasia, Eimeo or Blacks Beach. The best part? While we are centrally located, there is minimal traffic surrounding Mackay Caravan Park, which means your stay with us will be peaceful and quiet. And, if you need to stock up on any additional supplies, the closest convenience store is a short 10-minute stroll or 2-minute drive away. You can also head to Woolworths (5-minute drive) or Mackay city-centre (10-minute drive) for anything else you might need while staying at Mackay Caravan Park.

Grasstree Ridge

Grasstree Ridge is our little slice of heaven; 150 luscious acres of tropical bushland, just off the coastline of Bloomsbury, QLD. Our convenient location puts you one hour north of Mackay, forty-five minutes south of Airlie Beach, or head inland to Finch Hatton, fifty-five minutes. Effectively, we are in the middle of some gorgeous spots & popular tourists attractions! ⛱️ 🏞️

We have fresh water creeks a short drive from the property to cool off in, just ask us for directions to them during your stay! 

Lucky for us, Bredl's Wild Life farm is just around the corner! (12km) Take a selfie with a wombat, cuddle a koala, or brave holding some freaky reptiles-plus much more! 🐨 And for the thrill-seeking adventurists, Airlie Beach Skydiving is only twenty-five minutes from the property, are you brave enough? 😉

If that's not you, and you're just looking for a taste of the quiet life, then bring the boat and your fishing gear, and get ready to catch some tasty reef fish! The Midge Point boat ramp is only a 15 minute drive from the property.

However you choose to spend your day, you'll be happy to know that also in the beachside town of Midge Point, you'll find the Point tavern, for delicious dinner and cold beers!

And for only a five minute drive, you'll find the 24hr BP service station, with a bottle shop open 10am-8pm. They also provide hot showers!

The property is roamed by many farm and wild animals! Keep an eye out for the gorgeous wildlife amongst the property, as you may be lucky enough to see an echidna or a dear! We have domesticated donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, birds etc-please note our animals are free range so please ensure you secure your food and belongings. And don't worry, they're all very friendly and love a pet! 🐷🫏

We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful oasis. 🍄✨

The Marian Stopover

This camp is the perfect place to stop overnight during your travels. Located right on the edge of the Pioneer River and walking distance from shops and supplies, it offers visitors a safe and central location whilst exploring the region inland from Mackay. 

This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water supply. 

No campfires. Small to medium dogs on leashes ok.

Astro Photography taken from the top of our mountain sea view sites . Photo credit to one of our lovely guests Jacinta. 

Ironbark Ridge Camp Midgepoint

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.

Leila Bank

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. Currently has a weed infestation so lure fishing challenging. Use weed free lures.

Septic toilet and tapped bore water available.

Firewood and farm goods for sale eg. eggs, honey and seasonal fruit.

Sea View Hill

Discover a tranquil retreat nestled within a lush, wooded property. 

Our property offers a picturesque setting with a dam and a running creek. A small herd of cattle roams freely and there are a few other smaller animals adding to the rustic charm.

The property has a track which leads up to Sea View Hill lookout that has beautiful sea views of Midge Point and Exmoor Station. A great place to set up camp and immerse yourself in nature.

And if you’re up for a challenge, Hellmans Pass beckons—a steep trail down the north side of the property that will truly test your off-road skills. 

Local attractions:

Airlie Beach (50mins), Midge Point (20mins) and Proserpine (30min), Cathu State Forest (30mins), Local Truckstop/convenience store (5mins) 

Escape to our peaceful haven and create lasting memories amidst the beauty of the outdoors.

Waterhole adjacent to camp ground with native ducks

Fruit Farm Camp

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 300 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.

Amenities and camp kitchen next to 2nd waterhole

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