Townsville

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Mount Surround Campground

Formerly known as "Mountain View Lake holiday park".

Relax in this peaceful, family friendly campground, nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and nearby Mount Elliot. Enjoy the 70 Acres of shady grounds with plenty of wildlife, including pretty faced wallabies and abundant birdlife.

 Located conveniently 45kms south of Townsville and Magnetic Island ferry terminal,45km north of Ayr and 8km north of Giru.

The 20-acre dam is very dry at the moment (November/December) , with lots of weeds and Lilly pads. Birds are loving it!
On arrival, powered sites, please phone our on-site caretaker Dylan 0488 611 706, and he can assist you to find a spot that suits you and your group. Unpowered sites can choose anywhere suitable for them.

We do have internet reception. Occasionally reception can be weak depending on what the network is doing.  Generally, it is not a problem. 

Bring Mosquito/sandfly spray especially if camping by the lake.

Campfires allowed. Wood for sale, $10 cash per milk crate, from camp kitchen. Please be honest and place cash in the "Honesty Box". 

Fire rings are available at the sites. Please leave them where they are as moving them is destroying the surrounding areas. Thankyou.

Pet friendly.

Due to our wildlife all dogs must be on a lead or tethered by a rope and under owners' control at all times. 

Dog poo must be picked up. No one wants to step in your dog's poo.

Separate men and women's toilets and hot showers. 

Camp kitchen with shared fridges, gas rings x2, large gas BBQ, toaster, kettle, microwave and picnic tables.

 BYO cooking gear, plates, cups, utensils.

Washing up sinks x2 -cold water only. Laundry tubs have hot water that can be used in kitchen sink.

Coin washing machines available. $4 a wash ($1- and $2-coins, BYO coins)

Crystal Creek Nywaigi Camp Grounds

Crystal Creek Campsite is a large camp area with private access to the creek. Large area with plenty of shade. Dog friendly (on a lead). Fires allowed

04/01/2026 WARNING heavy flash flooding in low areas , be aware when swimming and stay on destinated roads

Caretaker Number is 
0498 692 998 Stephen.

 Close walk to natural swimming pools which are absolutely picturesque.

We offer large shady spots with a few BBQ's, fire pits and amenities. Plenty of fishing and swimming to enjoy.

Amenities include hot showers (10 MINS ONLY PLEASE).

Access to campsite passes our school so please drive very slowly if your accessing campsite during school hours.

Children under 6 stay for free. Do not include them at time of booking.

Please read all information, rule and directions (provided once you have a confirmed booking)

Wifi

BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Townsville

Enjoy the taste of the tropics and surround yourself with palm trees and landscaped gardens at BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Townsville. Located a short 10-minute drive from the airport and 16 kilometres from Townsville CBD, you’ll find the city’s main attractions, such as The Strand, Castle Hill and Botanic Gardens a delight.

The holiday park is set up to make the most of the 320 days of sunshine North Queensland enjoys each year, with two resort-style pools and shaded gazebos for you to stay cool. The kids will be kept entertained with a water park, two playgrounds, a jumping cushion, volleyball court, basketball court, trikes and an 18-hole mini-golf course.

To check-in, choose between cabins, villas, caravan sites or campgrounds. With enough amenities to keep everyone entertained, as well as BBQ areas and a children’s playground nearby, there’s plenty of places to prepare your daily meals and relax while keeping an eye on the little ones.

Donnington Airpark

Donnington Airpark is a 160-acre privately-owned airfield located at Woodstock, 40 km from Townsville on the Flinders Highway. 

It is home to a number of private aircraft and a couple of flying training organisations from Towsville use it for touch-and-go circuits, first solo etc. 
A monthly Social Fly-In Breakfast is staged (4th Sunday), which features visiting aircraft, occasional car/bike club displays, market stalls, hot food and coffee van plus special attractions or guest speakers and presentations (when available). 

There is ample level ground available for campers. Sunsets can be glorious (depending on the time of year). Kangaroos and wallabies visit daily, as does a variety of birdlife - crows, hawks, ibis, magpies, willy-wag-tails, pee-wees, finches, parrots, doves, kookaburras to name a few. 

The airpark is easily accessible from the highway and Townsville is only 40 km away for shopping, restaurants, Magnetic Island trips. Fuel is available at Caltex Calcium, 13 km towards Charters Towers. Donnington can be used for an overnight stay or base yourself here for a few days and radiate outwards to Townsville, Charters Towers, Ravenswood or the Burdekin.

Crumpy's Place

Welcome to Crumpy's Place!

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Nothing fancy, just a safe and secure, friendly, and quiet place to stay for 1 night through to a couple of weeks.  Set on 20 acres and based in Bluewater, just north of Townsville, we are semi-screened from the road and have easy RV or Campervan access assuming you don't mind using a simple gate.  We cater to fully Self Contained guests only but we do have some basic services available depending on what spots are already taken, but generally access to:

- Water

- Power (at some sites only via leads at an additional charge)

- Common fire pit area

- Recyclable disposal only (no general rubbish or black water disposal - suggest empty before arrival at the free dump point only 1.5km away)

- Free firewood readily available if you have a saw/chainsaw and a willingness to use it!

- Pets on leashes allowed at some sites and may depend on breed/ other guests at the time to avoid conflict)

- There is a beach and boat ramp just a couple of minutes down the end of the road, and only 15 minutes or so to a variety of shops including Groceries, Bunnings, Supercheap Auto, and BCF

- You are welcome to pat the horses and say g'day to Angus, our humongous cow, all under the watchful remaining eye of Milo the Pug, the true Lord of our Manor!!

Bookings are essential so you don't miss out, but please feel free to call or email us for any further information, and we will be happy to help.  Once booked please call 0481002100 5 or 10 minutes in advance of arrival so we can greet and guide you in.  If we are unable to take your call don't worry about leaving a message - please just text and we'll come back to you as fast as possible.  

We look forward to joining you around the fire pit at some point for a cold one and a yarn.  Cheers, and Safe Travels all!

Sunsetting behind Blossom the mini horse!

Country Camping Dam Site BlackRiver

We are located in the Townsville region, 25 kms from the city centre and only 10 kms to Coles and BWS but close to the coast. 

The campsite is set on a private 150 acres with 3 swimming dams, portable toilet on site and motorcycle tracks including enduro. 

Camping and campfires are allowed near the dams in fire pits. Fish for jade perch (catch and release please).

In Townsville itself you will find the headland at the north end featuring the military exhibits of Jezzine Barracks and a wide promenade which is great for walks as it heads south past the safe swimming zones. On the other end, at Ross Creek, you can catch the ferry to the Great Barrier Reef or take a 20-minute ferry ride to Magnetic Island, with its beautiful bays, bushland hikes, and wild koalas.

Country Vows wedding reception centre is located  on 5 acres at the front of the property.

Crystal Ridge

Welcome to Crystal Ridge, a peaceful location where you can enjoy peace and privacy.

Campers can fish, swim, bird watch or just relax by the water and watch the cows grazing around the property.

Nearby you'll find
Mount Spec, Paluma Range National Park straddles the summit and escarpment of the Paluma Range, rising 1,000m above the Big Crystal Creek floodplain. This is the most southerly national park in the
Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

Located approximately 45 minutes north of Townsville on the Bruce Highway, Mutarnee is a small peaceful hamlet nestled on the banks of beautiful Crystal Creek. At the local caravan park there's a small shop and service station and just a minute down the road you'll find the Crystal Creek boat ramp.

There is great bushwalks in the area and place to mountain bike.

Any camping set up is welcome to pull up on the flat, grassy site.

You are welcome to bring your pet, but please ensure they are kept on a leash and under control.
You will need to get gate code day before you arrive. Either text or on the hipcamp site.

We loved how beautiful and private this spot was

Fire Pits with plenty of firewood available for collection 

One of Two camp spots each with their own slab with astroturf. Great even surface 

Coothara Farm

Located just outside Townsville, this rural farm setting features lots of wildlife. There is a dam in a shaded paddock next to the camping area. You can hang out with the horses, cows, chickens and many other animals.

The campsite is quiet, peaceful and relaxing. We even have a MH therapy cow, Nemoo! (bring your camera!)

Enjoy a yarn around the campfire (firewood available depending on season) or a swim in the dam!

This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own toilet/shower amenities and can run off grid. 

The Townsville region has much to offer. There's a free swimming pool on the esplanade. If you're up for a walk or bike ride the esplanade takes you through the gardens on the water's edge. You can also take a cruise out to Magnetic Island.

Pets on leashes are welcome.

Mykitoville

Just off the Bruce Highway, just 30 mins north of Townsville.

It can be hot, it can be dusty, it can be noisy, it can be quiet, it could get wet. Fun will be had night & day.

There are no facilities here, campers must be self contained and leave no trace. Take your waste with you!

Pet welcome, on leash.

You can have a contained campfire in the fire pit, please bring your own firewood.

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