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Gap Creek Retreat

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· Cooktown, Queensland
10 acres hosted by Amos D.
3 Vehicle/Tent sites
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We are a tropical fruit botanical garden started 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, cows, chickens and ducks. 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. Limited mobile reception.
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Mountainous
98%
48 Ratings · 37 reviews
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Alannah E.recommends
September 25, 2024
Site 1. Flat ground near Amenities
A beautiful, serene and quiet camp. Camping amongst the orchard near the creek was lovely. So many interesting fruit. Amos was incredibly kind and hospitable. One of our favourite camps
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Virginia G.recommends
August 27, 2024
Site 3. Gentle Slope
A peaceful and special camping spot
Camped in tent at site 3, highest up in the hill. Easy walk downhill to great loo and shower, both of which look out to rainforest. Lovely host Amos, his lovely mum, a few happy WOOFers and two cute friendly little dogs. Our dogs were very relaxed here, loved the trails up hill to a spectacular lookout. Watching the valley and listening to the birds was magical. So many fruits grown here I had never heard of. Post Jasper floods damaged the river, hope it recovers well. 4WD needed for creek crossing at entrance, and take away your own garbage (plus any litter you find). Campfire wood was provided and we collected our own kindling for a nice campfire. We would love to camp here again, fantastic experience, highly recommend!
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Ashleigh H.recommends
August 2, 2024
Site 3. Gentle Slope
We loved our stay at gap creek, turned up late but was still greeted by Amos who is very accomodating. Lovely fruit trees on the property which made it a little difficult to navigate in our 4WD as we have a camper trailer but they provided good protection from the weather. Flushing toilet and hot shower which was just what we needed. We’d recommend having something to level out your trailer as the sites are on gentle slopes.
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Genevieve C.recommends
May 31, 2024
Site 3. Gentle Slope
Great spot to stop for the night with a toilet and shower.
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Jeff W.recommends
May 5, 2024
Site 3. Gentle Slope
Amazing!
What a beautiful location! We camped in site 3, which is right up the back of the property. You could hear a pin drop it was so quiet! Woke up to cows on the other side of the fence, which my 5yr old son LOVED! The river out the front has changed alot from the pictures since cyclone Jasper, but was still VERY beautiful. The water was nice and cool. No crocs either, which was nice! Amos the host was very friendly, and hospitable. The amenities were spotless and well looked after. It was awesome to be able to have our dog there also. She loved swimming in the river too! All in all, were already talking about our next visit. This was just what we needed!
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Jared P.recommends
November 5, 2023
Site 3. Gentle Slope
Very peaceful place to stay, host was great. Family loved it, as did our dog. Highly recommend.
Location
Cooktown, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Kuku-yalanji First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Amos D.

Joined in December 2021
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