We offer free information about local community groups and government departments. Between 2008 and 20, it was within the tablelands region. Then choose one of my top 10 favourites im calling them the best camping spots in australia and get your show on the road. Caravan and camping accommodation atherton tablelands 4091 1099. The 10 best hotel deals in mareeba mar 2020 tripadvisor. With the largest and most uptodate database of campgrounds, caravan parks, backpacker hostels, day use area, points of interest, information centres and public dump points youre sure to find what youre looking for. Mareeba is a bread bowl township, the heart of australia s thriving tropical fruits and coffee industry. The far north queensland hospital foundations cardiac challenge will be held from 2123 september 2019. Camping and caravanning holidays in queensland are affordable getaways, sure. Find your perfect stay from 2 mareeba accommodations near mareeba, qld mrg and book mareeba hotels with lowest price guarantee. Eco certified for naturebased tourism, this peaceful caravan park in the atherton tablelands is the perfect base to explore this region.
Davies creek rd, mareeba, queensland 4880, australia. Set your home and work address and access your most frequently used addresses easily. On the third weekend in may of each year, mareeba shire council plays host to the great wheelbarrow race. Depending on the camping area, you may be able to book from one to 12 months in advance of your planned visit. Onehour drive west of cairns where there are regular flights coming in from all over australia. East coast universal publishersexplore australia on. Come and visit us today to see what the gorge has to offer everyone. Free camp betwween atherton and mareeba, rocky creek rest area campground only 7 km from atherton. Granite gorge is a wonderful place for camping caravaning and getting away to visit the wildlife and wilderness. The mareeba wetlands is a regionally significant brolga and sarus crane roost, where the best wildlife watching is on the early morning early birder tour or during the reserve twilight safari.
For those with caravans we have plenty of level grassed areas, paved roadways and open spaces. Booking at least six weeks in advance is recommended. Stay at davies creek or dinden camping areas and enjoy one of the many walks ranging from 1. Mareeba has options for all budgets, from unique jabiru safari lodge located in the wetland reserve to camping at mareeba riverside caravan park. Campgrounds near mareeba, qld camping in australia. It is located just 12 km west of mareeba on chewko road.
Stay in one of the five camping areas along the 28km danbulla road and enjoy the unique features of the area including crater lakes, strangler figs, rainforest walks and places of important local history and interest. The mareeba heritage museum and visitor information centre is your entry to our beautiful region and your pathway to understanding the rich and varied history of mareeba. Known as being the hot air balloon capital of the world, this region is also renowned for its spectacular scenery and astonishing natural wonders as well as producing. Great wheelbarrow race 2020 mareeba, qld 2020 active. Mareeba showgrounds camping ground, north queensland. Camp paterson come and stay with us activities contact accommodation at camp paterson we accommodate our guests in safari style tents, nestled amongst the shade of african mahogany and native trees. Visit granite gorge nature park on your trip to mareeba or. Bush camping is available for those that would like to stay in powered or unpowered sites in a tent, caravan, camper trailer or rv motorhome. This free camping area is located on the beautiful shoalhaven river. Few places in the world are blessed with australia s stunning nature, and with such a small population compared with the sheer size of the country, there are plenty of free camping opportunities.
Both are epermit camping areasall sites must be booked in advance. Explore by pitching a tent in the best camping spots near cairns. There are two rest areas on the atherton tablelands with flush toilets, picnic tables, and bbqs. Find the best free and low cost camping spots in australia.
It lies within the einasleigh uplands and wet tropics of queensland bioregions. Davies creek national park is in far north queensland, australia, 1,392 km northwest of brisbane, 20 km south west of cairns. Mareeba is an urban location area within the local government area of mareeba in queensland, it is located approximately 1402kms from the capital brisbane and extends over an area of 480. The campsite doesnt have any designated areas for people to park or pitch tents, so simply find a place you like on the large grassed area and settle in. Unspoiled beaches and coastal scenery from smoky cape lighthouse, south west rocks, new south wales.
There is a great swimming hole at campsite 2 in dinden national park section. Hurricane is located west of mount carbine and the. Camping areas near mareeba, with interactive campfinder map, directions, facilities and pictures including 32 campgrounds. This is the place to tell us what you want to do or just discuss any issues you feel it. There are sheltered picnic tables, flushing toilets, fireplaces and plenty of shade. Mareeba is located 62km southwest of cairns and is known as the coffee capital of australia, with the local plantations collectively producing over 70 percent of the nations coffee crops.
Carbine, queensland, australia, close to cairns, port douglas, julatten and mareeba. June 2018 no overnight parking sadly, this is no longer allowing overnight parking, but it makes for a nice day time stop over. Accommodation activities our camp activities rely on group cooperation while. The best mareeba camping of 2020 with prices tripadvisor. Sep 22, 2015 september 22, 2015 june 4, 2018 jodie brownlee atherton tablelands, australia, australian road trips, campervan hire, camping, cheap camping, free camping, north queensland, queensland 3 thoughts on almost free camping.
Guide to free camping in australia travellers autobarn en. Choose the easy to read camps 10 edition with camps snaps and larger maps or the popular a4 camps 10 without photos. Its a great spot to do some fishing or cool off with a nice swim in the river. Save on booking hotels, resorts, holiday homes, apartments, villas, beach houses and more. Set on 150 acres just 8km from the centre of mareeba, in the heart of the atherton tablelands, this spacious park welcomes selfcontained travelers.
Wikicamps is the ultimate camping companion for your smartphone, tablet or windows pc. Barney springs on rocky creek is well worth taking a walk to, as is the adjacent war memorial. Hi we are looking for 1 share mate for single room we want only asian 1boy or 1girl who can stay long time unlimited wifinbn, karaoke, smart tv, home cinema, sofa, cooking tools you can use whatever you want if you dont have car, i am gonna take you to mareeba area to shopping on weekend for free enjoy your working holiday fishing, singing, drinking, camping with us available from 1. The entry gate to hurricane station homestead is 195 kilometres 121 mi northwest of cairns via the captain cook highway, kennedy highway, mulligan highway and hurricane road geography. Camping is available at lower davies creek camping area in davies creek national park and further along davies creek road at upper davies creek camping area in dinden national park. Granite gorge nature park mareeba 2020 all you need to. This is a social facebook page not a business website, this is created only for our tenants amusement. The shire of mareeba is a local government area at the base of cape york peninsula in far north queensland, inland from cairns. Book your perfect vacation rental in mareeba, queensland on flipkey today. Explore mareeba and our rich heritage mareeba heritage. The ultimate guide for the budget and freedom conscious traveller. Mareeba tourism town the tourism marketplace find and. Very large, well shaded and grassy campground suitable for caravans. A wideranging, attractive, and wellorganized nature park and visitor center, granite gorge nature park affords you the opportunity to observe indigenous species, such as rock wallabies and possums, as well as to safely explore the local wilderness.
Showgrounds used to be great places for free or very cheap camping this is changing, however mareeba showgrounds still has a camping ground with friendly staff and reasonable prices. The shire, administered from the town of mareeba, covered an area of 53,491 square kilometres 20,653. There is often high demand for some camping areas during peak periods, such as public holidays and school holidays. The towns surrounding area also offers wineries, wetlands, waterfalls and granite gorge. Visit davies creek national park on your trip to mareeba or. Davies creek national park is adjacent to dinden on the western side of the range.
Atherton holiday park welcomes caravans and campers, providing a range of fabulous onsite facilities, matched with affordable pricing. Hurricane is a locality in the shire of mareeba, queensland, australia. The town is 417 metres 1,368 ft above sea level on the confluence of the barron river, granite creek and emerald creek. Free camping australia is dedicated to becoming the primary source for information on free camps and low cost camping locations in queensland. Budget and national park camping, pet friendly camps. The park is located on the atherton tableland within the barron river water catchment.
Protect your home with video doorbells and home security cameras. The race stages are day 1 chillagoe to almaden to 33km day 2 almaden to dimbulah 65km day 3 dimbulah to mareeba to 42km event details and. Australia as you imagine it davies creek national park. Creek war memorial camping area is located adjacent to the kennedy highway 12km north of atherton or 23km south of mareeba. These 14 safari tents sleep between 4 and 8 people in each very comfortably. Visit davies creek national park on your trip to mareeba. Mareeba heritage museum and visitor information centre.
If your trip is not within the next 72 hours, please hold off calling customer service so we can help those travelling immediately. Camping is allowed on some council reserves throughout the year. Parking and setting up your van in our berths is so easy. Buy camps australia wide 10 the most popular edition. Camping bookings department of environment and science. Mareeba shire library branches can help you find assistance and connect with the community. Davies creek national park and dinden national park camping. Mareeba district accommodation bustard downs organic farm stay bed and breakfast in original tobacco farm workers quarters guesthouse or a romantic private selfcontained cottage or farmhouse, outback tropical dry savannah farm stay accommodation bustard downs is a 220 acre australian certified organic beef cattle property just off the mulligan. All content is personally checked in what is now australias easiest to use camping app. The race stages are day 1 chillagoe to almaden to 33km day 2 almaden to dimbulah 65km day 3 dimbulah to mareeba to 42km event details and schedule. It contains a number of cattle stations, including hurricane and karma waters. Book your tickets online for davies creek national park, mareeba. Discover the best camping spots near cairns to base your adventure. All content is personally checked in what is now australia s easiest to use camping app.
Danbulla national park and state forest locality and road maps pdf, 207k. This is an event where competitors push an empty wheelbarrow along the wheelbarrow way between mareeba and chillagoe in three stages. Gold is like a magnet, once you have found it you want more. Granite gorge nature park mareeba queensland camping. It is far simpler to list the fruit, flowers, vegetables, nuts and berries that mareeba does not grow, than to detail the smorgasbord of local produce. Find your perfect vacation rental in mareeba queensland australia, with. This free camping spot is situated on the banks of a flowing and clear creek and is a very popular stop over site for campers and caravanners. Davies creek national park and dinden national park.
The mareeba region is acknowledged by birding experts as the richest region for birdlife in australia. There is no shortage of culinary delights in the region known for its coffee, tropical fruit. Big4 nrma atherton tablelands holiday park book direct. The awards book list includes book recommendations by age and an indigenous reading list. Mareeba has a recorded population of 11079 residents and is within the australian eastern standard time zone australia brisbane. Atherton tablelands and mareeba the atherton tablelands, also known as the cairns highlands, is a very popular destination for locals and visitors from all around the world.