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Platypus Bush Camp

Hosted by Shane · Finch Hatton, Queensland
18 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 5 acres
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Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Please note: Bookings made here are “request to book” only, to help us avoid double bookings. For real-time availability, instant booking, and our full range of campsites, please visit our website or phone us. Hi everyone and welcome to our home — the very special Platypus Bush Camp. Operating for over 40 years, this bush camp and rainforest retreat is often described as one of Australia’s most unique stays — and it really does feel that way. With a blend of rustic rainforest charm, a touch of Asia and South America in its building style, and a good dose of Aussie humour and hospitality, it’s a place that feels timeless. Four clear creeks flow all year into an absolutely stunning swimming hole, the largest and deepest in Finch Hatton Gorge. The camp facilities are off-grid but offer powered sites. You’ll find all the modern comforts: flushing toilets, beautiful hot showers with rainforest views, large camp kitchens with everything you need (including a pizza oven and USB charging ports), and peaceful dining areas where you can hear the creek. Accommodation options: – Powered or unpowered sites to suit all setups — some with private decks overlooking the creek, some shaded, some sunny for solar. – Tent-only sites on the grassy area near the main fire pit (no vehicles on the grass; parking close by). – Three private creekside huts/treehouses with stunning views, comfy beds, and full bedding. Visit our website to view the full range of accommodation options and the latest site updates. Pets are welcome if well behaved and cleaned up after. There’s a central fire pit with seating and a cooking plate, plus an undercover fireplace and dining area for rainy nights. You’re also welcome to bring your own fire pit. We’re in the Pioneer Valley, just outside Mackay, Queensland, 2 km from Finch Hatton Gorge in Eungella National Park — about 1 hour from Mackay or 2 hours from Airlie Beach along a beautiful drive. Two or three nights is ideal to explore the Gorge, Eungella National Park, and still have time to relax. We look forward to meeting you, Shane and Family
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Tent and Swag Sites on the grass.

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
Our swag and tent camping area is along the creek with the large fire pit in the middle of the grassed area. There are a couple of shelters to camp under to keep you out of the sun and the rain as well. 
 We are off grid but with all the modern amenities like flushing toilets, stunning hot showers with rainforest views (if you like), large fully equipped camp kitchens with everything you need, there is even a pizza oven and usb charging ports and you can see and hear the water from the kitchen and the dining area. There is a central fire pit with seating and cooking plate and an undercover fireplace / dining room as well if there is any rain or bring your own fire pit and use at your site. There are 4 creeks that flow all year into an absolutely stunning swimming hole that is the largest and deepest in Finch Hatton Gorge. Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved, on a lead and owners clean up after them.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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AU$48
/ night
for NaN guests

Vehicle/tent sites

5 sites

10 Site (By the Bananas)

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 9 m
Our largest site that is suitable for large caravans, rooftop tents, rear and side folding camper-trailers or large camper vans. Guests have access to communal facilities including flush toilets, stunning rainforest showers, inviting picnic and dining spots, a fully equipped kitchen and a charming dining hut.
 The stunning creek that meanders through the property provides fantastic swimming spots. Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them.
 There is a central fire pit for use.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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AU$49
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7 Site

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 6 m
Site 7 is 9m x 3m and is suitable for caravans, rooftop tents, rear folding camper trailer or large camper vans. Guests have access to communal facilities including flush toilets, stunning rainforest showers, inviting picnic and dining spots, a fully equipped kitchen and a charming dining hut.
 The stunning creek that meanders through the property provides fantastic swimming spots. Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them.
 There is a central fire pit for use.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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AU$49
/ night
for NaN guests

3 Site (Creek Front Nook)

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 7 m
Site 3 is one of our best sites and it's tucked away in a corner nook with beautiful views of the creek. It's 7m long x 7.7m wide and has your own deck looking over the creek with a little fire pit. It's suitable for cars, rooftop tents, camper vans and small caravans. We are off grid but with all the modern amenities like flushing toilets, stunning hot showers with rainforest views (if you like), large fully equipped camp kitchens with everything you need, there is even a pizza oven and usb charging ports and you can see and hear the water from the kitchen and the dining area. There is a central fire pit with seating and cooking plate and an undercover fireplace / dining room as well if there is any rain or bring your own fire pit and use at your site. There are 4 creeks that flow all year into an absolutely stunning swimming hole that is the largest and deepest in Finch Hatton Gorge. Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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AU$85
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4 Site (Creek Front)

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 7 m
Site 4 is 7 x 7 m and has your own deck looking over the creek. It's suitable for cars, rooftop tent, camper vans and small caravans. We are off grid but with all the modern amenities like flushing toilets, stunning hot showers with rainforest views (if you like), large fully equipped camp kitchens with everything you need, there is even a pizza oven and usb charging ports and you can see and hear the water from the kitchen and the dining area. There is a central fire pit with seating and cooking plate and an undercover fireplace / dining room as well if there is any rain or bring your own fire pit and use at your site. There are 4 creeks that flow all year into an absolutely stunning swimming hole that is the largest and deepest in Finch Hatton Gorge. Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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AU$67
/ night
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6 Site (Creek Front)

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 6 m
Site 6 is 7 x 7 m and has your own deck looking over the creek. It's next to the kitchen and suitable for cars, rooftop tent, camper vans and small caravans. We are off grid site but with all the modern amenities like flushing toilets, stunning hot showers with rainforest views (if you like), large fully equipped camp kitchens with everything you need, there is even a pizza oven and usb charging ports and you can see and hear the water from the kitchen and the dining area. There is a central fire pit area if you like with seating and cooking plate and an undercover fireplace / dining room as well if there is any rain. There are 4 creeks that flow all year into an absolutely stunning swimming hole that is the largest and deepest in Finch Hatton Gorge. Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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AU$67
/ night
for NaN guests

RV sites

4 sites

9 Site (Large & Lush)

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RV site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 9 m
Site 9 is 9m x 4m and is suitable for large caravans, rooftop tents, rear and side folding camper-trailers, large camper vans or tents. We are off grid site but with all the modern amenities like flushing toilets, stunning hot showers with rainforest views (if you like), large fully equipped camp kitchens with everything you need, there is even a pizza oven and usb charging ports and you can see and hear the water from the kitchen and the dining area. There is a central fire pit area if you like with seating and cooking plate and an undercover fireplace / dining room as well if there is any rain. There are 4 creeks that flow all year into an absolutely stunning swimming hole that is the largest and deepest in Finch Hatton Gorge. Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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AU$49
/ night
for NaN guests

2 Site , The Dream Site

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RV site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 12 m
Site 2 or the dream site is our best and most private site, t’s tucked away in the corner with a huge deck that literally goes over the top of the creek and you have a BBQ and fire pit too :) It's 15 x 5m and it is shaped a little triangular but plenty of room and can accommodate everything from large coach style motorhomes, 5 wheel caravans, cars, rooftop tents, camper vans or caravans. We are off grid site but with all the modern amenities like flushing toilets, stunning hot showers with rainforest views (if you like), large fully equipped camp kitchens with everything you need, there is even a pizza oven and usb charging ports and you can see and hear the water from the kitchen and the dining area. There is a central fire pit area if you like with seating and cooking plate and an undercover fireplace / dining room as well if there is any rain. There are 4 creeks that flow all year into an absolutely stunning swimming hole that is the largest and deepest in Finch Hatton Gorge. Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them. We only allow one vehicle per site so please book another site if you are a group of people
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
Water hookup
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AU$115
/ night
for NaN guests

5 Site (Creek Front Site)

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RV site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 6 m
Site 5 is a 7 x 7 m and has your own deck looking over the creek. It's suitable for cars, rooftop tent, camper vans and small caravans. We are off grid site but with all the modern amenities like flushing toilets, stunning hot showers with rainforest views (if you like), large fully equipped camp kitchens with everything you need, there is even a pizza oven and usb charging ports and you can see and hear the water from the kitchen and the dining area. There is a central fire pit area if you like with seating and cooking plate and an undercover fireplace / dining room as well if there is any rain. There are 4 creeks that flow all year into an absolutely stunning swimming hole that is the largest and deepest in Finch Hatton Gorge. Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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AU$67
/ night
for NaN guests

8 Site

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RV site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 6 m
Site 8 is 7m x 4m and is suitable for rear or side folding camper trailer, caravan, rooft top tents or large camper vans. Guests have access to communal facilities including flush toilets, stunning rainforest showers, inviting picnic and dining spots, a fully equipped kitchen and a charming dining hut.
 The stunning creek that meanders through the property provides fantastic swimming spots. Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them.
 There is a central fire pit for use.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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AU$49
/ night
for NaN guests

Lodging

3 sites

Creek Side Hut

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(9)
Cabin · Sleeps 3
The Creek Side Hut is a private little hut with great views of the creek that can sleep 3 people comfortably. we have fully enclosed this hut and its close to all the amenities. You will have a beautiful and large kitchen that you share with the 2 huts and the crew that has everything you need like fridges, BBQ, usb and 240 charging ports, undercover fireplace and dining area where you can see and hear the water. It's incredible and there is even a beautiful little island for morning coffees just near your hut. We are off grid site but with all the modern amenities like flushing toilets, stunning hot showers with rainforest views (if you like), large fully equipped camp kitchens with everything you need, there is even a pizza oven up top and you can see and hear the water from the kitchen and the dining area. There is a central fire pit area if you like with seating and cooking plate and an undercover fireplace / dining room as well if there is any rain. There are 4 creeks that flow all year into an absolutely stunning swimming hole that is the largest and deepest in Finch Hatton Gorge and its 30 second walk away from your Hut. Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them and they can't sleep on the beds.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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AU$241
/ night
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Honeymoon Hut

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(7)
Cabin · Sleeps 2
The Honeymoon Hut is a private space with incredible views of our crystal clear swimming hole and surrounding rainforest. Great place to view Platypus and it's possible to see them from your bed :) Bed linen, tea / coffee and fire pit is provided. Guests have access to communal facilities including flush toilets, stunning rainforest showers, dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen with fridges, bbq, usb charge points and undercover fireplace. The stunning creek that meanders through the property provides the best swimming hole in the gorge and you going to sleep rite on top of it :) 
 Pets are welcome - as long as they are well behaved and owners clean up after them.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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AU$279
/ night
for NaN guests

Creekside Family & Friends Hut

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(4)
Cabin · Sleeps 5
Here you have a hut that the Kids and the Adults love with a great view of the creek below. you have 3 single beds down the bottom and 2 up top so you can sleep 5 comfortably and the hut is enclosed so don't worry about any bugs :) you are close to all the facilities including an awesome kitchen on the creek with bbq, fridge, usb and 240 charge points and a really awesome dining area with fireplace. The swimming hole is 30 seconds from your hut and parking is close by too.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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AU$315
/ night
for NaN guests
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AU$48
/ night
18 sites

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98% Recommend256 Ratings · 189 reviews

Location

Finch Hatton, Queensland, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Shane O.

Joined in May 2023
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