Atherton Tablelands

Hi..looking at low cost campsites..you can stay on the railway parkland almost in the middle of Ravenshoe for avery low fee. Good home bakery very close by!! Try the War memorialabout 6ks north of Atgherton, there's a 4 night limit..and is patrolled by the Colonel who runs a tidy ship..basic toilets etc available..and Mount Molloy ise xcellent at the Northern endof the tablelands...great if you want to pop down to Port Douglas or Mossman..or an over night before heading to Cooktown. I must emphasise all these are for self contained vans..i.e. own power etc...altho toilets and maybe a cold shower is usually available. Appaerently the Mareeba showgrounds is also used for caravaners etc..but haven't used that one.
ps. We stayed under the huge mango trees in Cooktown out on ghe turn off to the Airport...but got moved on politely after 2 days by the local dog ranger.Don't think there are any official freedom campsin that region.
Cheers Gerry

Jason and Jodie,
I suppose it's your choice! "Believe me" but we actually stayed there and thought it was great and a darn sight cheaper than the Govt options. But I must reiterate, don't even think about it if the kids are in.
M.

Tinnaburra is nice, but beware on the weekends, this is a ski boats area. Lake Eacham is another place, close to the crater lake and good sights. Malanda Falls is another place, close to a lot of sights but can be a bit damp.

Near Cooktown you have Archer point that is free , no facilities and sometimes, well lots of times windy, great fishing and views to the reef. Also Walker bay at the mouth of the Annan River, private land camping allowed also no facilities but a great place.

Have fun Regards Tony.

Thanks for all the advise people - fantastic.
Leaving Cairns next Sunday :-)

Cheers
Jason

Justa thought. Invest in a copy of camps 4 (with the photo snaps if you want all the bells and whistles) It gives a very comprehensive catalogue of free and budget/national park type bush or freedom camps. I have usedit extensively thru WA,NT,FNQ etc and it paid for itself in about 3days!
Good luck. Gerard and Anne

Thanks guys - appreciate it
Cheers
Jason