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Tappy's Tours and Camping
Hosted by John · Point Lookout, Queensland
4 sites · RV, Tent · 30 acres
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Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
91%
(38)4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 2
84%
(16)4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 3
100%
(6)4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 4
100%
(5)4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Reviews
91% Recommend65 Ratings · 48 reviews
Tappys camping offers a mixed bag of experiences, with many campers appreciating the proximity to the beach and the comprehensive amenities, such as a camp kitchen, hot showers, and composting toilets. John, the host, is frequently praised for his hospitality and helpfulness, providing guests with local insights and assistance. However, some visitors have noted that the camp can feel unkempt, with occasional issues concerning cleanliness and privacy, and some found access challenging due to tide conditions. While most reviews are quite positive about the natural setting and facilities, a few have raised concerns about maintenance and value for money.
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Recommends
· September 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 3
Good facilities, everything worked perfectly and very nice campsite host. Thanks John!
Not recommend
· May 2026
NOT worth $120 per night The campsites are unkept, the property access is extremely reliant on tide I would say at least 2hours either side of high tide if you don’t wanna drive in the ocean. there are piles of rubbish throughout the property, random old campers that people aren’t staying in around the place and amenities are completely open no doors, very dirty (random old bottles of empty soaps and soap bars on the ground, concrete all grimey with mold and green grime) also can only have hot shower if you have a fire to make hot water (not good in rain), the kitchen area was again messy from what I assume was the last people there. Only stayed 1 of the 3 nights booked as we couldn’t swim on the beach the winds are insane. Wouldn’t recommend as there are many better spots on the island with much better price.
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
John was very hospitable the dunes are beautiful and the keyholes took our breath away. Highly Recommended this spot.
Recommends
· March 2026
Had a lovely time at this beach adjacent spot. Suprisingly comprehensive amenities set up, everything we needed and more!
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 2
We loved our stay at Tappys camping! John was a wonderful host and we had everything we needed. We loved the camp kitchen and hot shower after a big day swimming! We hope to be back again :)
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
Great area for camping, beach is close to the camp site. Facilities are great. Access to the campsite is very easy. Will definitely return again!
Recommends
· February 2026
Secluded camping by beach
Tent · With pets ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
What a great spot, private and plenty of space! Helpful to have toilets and the shower too!! The kitchen was good especially for washing up. An absolute bonus to have a solar set with battery so we could charge our devices!! John was super helpful with heaps of local knowledge. We are looking forward to going back again!!
Had the best time at Tappy’s… such a wonderful campsite.. everything you need and nothing you don’t.. so great to drive down the beach and enjoy a total getaway. We met John and his son Steve who own the place - two of the absolute best humans. So happy to have found this awesome gem. We’ll be back!
Recommends
· January 2026
A fun and welcoming camping experie
Tent · With pets ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 4
We had a great time on our holiday. The host was great, the camping was great. We were made to feel welcome, and enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.
Thanks John, we will be seeing you again soon.
Jaz £ the kids
Recommends
· January 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 4
Great spot, would 100% recommend. The hot shower was our favourite.
I was very disappointed with this camp.
Directions where not correct to get there, we were lost and unable to get a hold of the host. When finally finding the camp we were it was not what we expected, we actually didn’t feel safe to stay there and left. It was untidy, no clear camp area and the so called camp kitchen and bathroom was filthy. It felt like a homeless camp to be honest.
Mixed feelings
· December 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
The site was not as private as expected / what it looked like in pictures. A number of other sites in close proximity and weren’t allocated. Instructions on Hipcamp need updating, the tracks from beach to site are washed away so need to take keyholes track. Lots of march flies when we went (Dec). Good and easy access to beach and shower facilities are great. John was very friendly and accommodating.
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
This place is amazing and John is so accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
Great spot for a few quiet nights away. We were lucky enough to have the place to ourselves. The place has everything you would need, camp kitchen with sink connected to water, gas burner and a table under a roof. Hot showers and toilets (composting). Short walk down to the beach.
Perfect time of the year also, watching whales, dolphins and catching fish daily.
Easy enough to get to as the entrance was washed away. John sent through directions and a map.
Would camp here again!!!
Mixed feelings
· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
We had an overall great experience. We did have difficulty finding the entrance, due to the storm changing the entrance to the camp.
It is a lovely walk to the beach from the camp.
The camp it self is well stocked with all necessities, even toilet paper. The only downside was the piles of rubbish nearby.
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
Great spot right by the beach. We had a great time. Would highly reccomend
Recommends
· April 2025
John's land is a peaceful place between a freshwater lake and the surf filled with birdsong. Great amenities. We would love to come back.
Recommends
· April 2025
4x4 camping on Straddie main beach
Tent · With pets ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 2
We loved camping at Tappys. 2 couples and a couple of dogs enjoyed the friendly and rustic site. All advertised amenities were better than expected and the evening's and nights under stars with the surf music was blissful. Beach access is fine and sea swimming at calmer times quite possible (just watching for the 4x4 beach traffic).
The ponds are an easy walk and provide delightful, secluded fresh water swimming. Thanks to John and Steve for sharing their land and experience with us
Recommends
· April 2025
2 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
Lovely spot on a lovely island.
Was quite difficult to get to with the high tide. A neighbour put us up on his site for the night on John’s word.
John was super helpful and made lots of effort to assure we were ok and made it in.
Once in the site is gorgeous! My children lost their minds at how cool it all was and I will be recommending and be back.
Thanks John.
Recommends
· February 2025
Great campsite hidden from the wind . Great little outdoor shower and loo.
Good entertaining area to cook up and fillet fish .
Beach fishing was average due to wind but pick the right time would be great little spot .
Clean and tidy camp
We found the campsite to be a little unkempt - the toilets were full and were off putting, the kitchen sink water didn’t work so difficult to wash up there. It was a lovely to have a hot shower which only occurs after a hot day heats the water. It was a lovely walk though to the beach and the sound of the waves at night.
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
This place is a great spot on North Stradbroke Island. Although tide dependant, close to Point Lookout, close to the Causeway 4WD access. Great facilities for a bush camp, with camp kitchen, shower and composting toilets. Camper trailer friendly, dog friendly. I have stayed/camped everywhere possible on this island, this is my pick. Highly recommend.
Recommends
· January 2025
Welcoming host and easy camping
Tent · Group trip ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 2
Extremely happy with our stay at Tappy's - accomodating and friendly host, refreshing amenities and. great community kitchen and hangout spot! We will be back
Recommends
· January 2025
2 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 4
I like this camping spot, I brought a camping trailer in easy enough. Seemed to be out of the wind behind the sand dunes too. Had an undercover seating and kitchen area which would be handy if it rains. The bush toilets and shower were fine for us too. The only thing is you can't really get in or out if the tides over 1.5m just keep an eye on it and it'll be fine. John was a good host, I'd come back.
Recommends
· January 2025
Great spot, bush camping right on the beach. Private and away from the overcrowded areas but still nice and close to everything! Thanks John
Mixed feelings
· January 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
The spot is perfect, it's a little piece of heaven with swimming hole and beach just a walk away, it's very natural with plenty to do for a family and everything is close by. Loved access to the shower and ammenities.
Unfortunately, when we booked the site, we expected to get a specific spot but no site was allocated to us upon arrival, also there were supposed to be only two sites when we booked but there were more sites occupied. We were allowed to choose were to set up a camp but also felt like that spot was an afterthought and not ready yet. Be warned that the ground is very uneven for a bigger tent, so would not go back there with our two room tent.
The environment was unkept - a lot of building materials around the place and some work was done during our stay which didn't feel private or natural at all and rather was disruptive, definitely not something I would expect for the money we paid.
On the other hand the owners were pleasant and nice to have a chat with. They explained that camping area is growing and they are preparing more sites, to which I can see the vision, yet it seems we arrived at the wrong time and were part of the process rather than the finished beautiful place to stay.
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 1
The host John was very accomodating to our large group. Lovely site with enjoyable ‘bush themed’ toilets and showers 😊 thank you Tappy
Recommends
· December 2024
We had a great time camping in this spot. It was a secluded area so had no one bothering us and came with a camp kitchen, shower and toilets. Perfect for me and my partner, would recommend!
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Tappy's Tours and Camping - Site 2
Quiet, secluded location off the beach and away from others. Toilets and showers were a great addition. Fire pit with pre-stocked firewood was great after a long day out in the sand. Thanks John!
Recommends
· December 2024
Great spot just a walk away from the Main Beach. Great and clean facilities. Would definitely go back
Location
Point Lookout, Queensland, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by John T.
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