Camping In Townsville
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 16:41
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brooksie89
I am visiting a friend in
Townsville next week for her 18th and we have plans to go
camping for a couple of days while I'm up there. Are there any nice campsites that are;
Not overly busy
Fires permited (not neccesary but definately preferred)
2WD accessable
Near Creek/River/Dam/Beach (not neccesary but preferred)
I don't mind if there's like a 1 or 2hr drive but close is good.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Mat
Reply By: Patrol22 - Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 17:32
Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 17:32
Mat....while fires are not permitted I recommend
Alligator Creek camping area in Bowling Green National
Park. The turnoff is about 20 km south of
Townsville off the Bruce Highway and it's a further 6km to
Alligator Creek. Great facilities, great bushwalking and of course the
creek. GPS coords are 19d20m0sS 140d56m43sE. From my perspective this is a 5 star
campsite.
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Follow Up By: Gary5167 - Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 17:36
Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 17:36
Fully agree, spent 3 days earlier this year.
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Follow Up By: brooksie89 - Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 18:27
Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 18:27
Can you check the longitude
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Follow Up By: Patrol22 - Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 18:45
Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 18:45
oooooooooops fat finger syndrome. The coords are: 19d26m0sS 146d56m43sE....sorry.
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Reply By: matske - Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 17:59
Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 17:59
rollingstone caravan
park on
the beach nice spot or crystal
creek
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Reply By: That Troopy Bloke (SA) - Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 18:10
Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 18:10
Paluma Dam about 100km NW of
Townsville was sensational the last time I was up that way, about 4 years ago. Spectacular drive up over the range to get there too.
Cheers
Glenn
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 18:15
Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 18:15
I think you will find that most of Queensland is under a complete fire ban at
the moment and there have been fires in that area already.
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Reply By: Holiday Hound - Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 21:10
Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 21:10
I would second Rollingstone - its right on
the beach, has some new amenities for campers, and a huge shady area for campers. The vans are all up one end, some have ensuite sites as
well. Near some good trips up to Paluma etc
Paluma Dam is also great- and can get in there with 2wd- but can be a bit bumpy- make sure not alot of rain in on the horizon. You can get firewood up there from the
ranger- but not sure about the fireban situation
Alligator creek, but can get a bit rough. THere is no longer a full time
ranger there so there has been some vandalism.
Jourama Falla also north is great as
well. Nice shady sites, national
park , and a
toilet. Road in is good. You can hike to falls and
creek.
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Follow Up By: Patrol22 - Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 22:55
Sunday, Oct 11, 2009 at 22:55
Gees Alligator Ck must have detiorated...I was there about 18 months ago and while there was no on site
ranger then the place was clean, tidy, uncluttered and with great facilities. Makes you wonder about some people eh?
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Follow Up By: brooksie89 - Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 22:49
Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 22:49
My friend went out to
alligator creek this afternoon and had a look. she's showing me photos at the moment. She said the grounds themselves aren't the greatest but the place looks beautiful
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Reply By: Member - Kroozer (WA) - Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 03:05
Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 03:05
One guess what your up to
young man, ay. Add these together, pretty girl, 18 years old, campfire,
camping, Sounds very romantic,
well done and good luck mate.
Those were the days.
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Follow Up By: brooksie89 - Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 17:28
Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 17:28
no not at all actually. I have a beautiful partner here in
Gladstone. I'm just visiting a very good friend...Almost like a sister. Plus we bost love
camping. I was a scout for several years and just plain old love everything
camping.
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Reply By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 09:39
Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 09:39
The
boat ramp area at Giru (1/2hr sth
Townsville) is 2wd accessible, not overly busy, on the banks of the river (Herbert I think???) fires permitted when there is no fire ban and good crabbing and fishing to boot.
Check the
places section of this site for "funny dunny park" sth of
Home Hill, if it is dry you will get 2wd there but be careful of
beach access points as they are sandy. This is isolated but a very nice spot for
camping without interuptions from anyone else. If you have troubles finding this
places in
places, reply and I will give clearer directions. Make sure it has not been raining as it will be slippery if it has been.
Have fun and pack the dingers LOL!!!
Cheers, Trevor.
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Follow Up By: Member - Roger B (VIC) - Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 22:59
Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 22:59
Haughton River Trev. Cheers.
Roger B...
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 at 12:08
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 at 12:08
That's the one Roger, thanks. I too was thinking of Groper Ck but without a boat there is not much to do there from my memory, at least a bit further down at
Wunjunga (where the "Funny Dunny Park" is located) you can go for long strolls along
the beach among "other things" ;-)) (brooksie said he wanted isolated that's the main reason I suggested
Wunjunga, huge chance he will be there all by himself at that time of year.)
Bonus at Groper Ck is the ammenities and power if you so need, and at that time of year prawns and fish from the jetty. Come to think of it, that's good enough reason to put Groper Ck on top of the list hehehe.
Thanks again,
Trevor.
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Reply By: brooksie89 - Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 17:38
Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 17:38
Has anybody been to Crystal
Creek?
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 21:34
Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 21:34
I see in the news today there is a TOTAL FIRE BAN till OCTOBER 19th in
North Queensland including all areas around
Townsville.
So bye bye campfires
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Follow Up By: brooksie89 - Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 22:39
Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 22:39
thats alright...still some hope. not going till 15th november or something like that
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Follow Up By: Member - Roger B (VIC) - Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 22:58
Monday, Oct 12, 2009 at 22:58
Groper Ck. is about an hour South of
Townsville. 15kms. from
Home Hill. All sealed roads.
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 at 21:10
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 at 21:10
A bit confusing when your original post of the 10th says you are going next week.
Will probably be even worse by mid November.
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Follow Up By: brooksie89 - Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 at 22:59
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 at 22:59
oh it does to... my bad... but yeh its mid next month...raying for some rain before then...have pretty much decided on
Alligator creek. Would be nice for more rain there before hand
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Reply By: tdv - Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 at 14:32