Camping spots just north Cairns?

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We are departing for our Cape trip next week and have found it difficult to get camping accommodation in Cairns for Friday night (they all want minimum 2 nights stay).

Anyone have a recommendation regarding a camping spot north of cairns.... the following night will be at the Lions Den so we don't need to get too far past Cairns.

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Reply By: Member - Howard (ACT) - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 07:58

Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 07:58
I normally stay at Wonga Beach between Mossman and Daintreee.
closer to ferry than Cairns but a lovely spot .
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Follow Up By: MEMBER - Darian, SA - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 08:47

Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 08:47
Wonderful Wonga ! The unpowered area at Wonga Beach CP is great - acres of grass tp park on, shaded by palms and spreading trees. Coconuts on the beach - exotic birds (feathered ones) - can't wait to get back there.
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Follow Up By: Richard W (NSW) - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 17:07

Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 17:07
Another vote for Wonga Beach.
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Reply By: murranji - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 10:58

Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 10:58
Can highly recommend Fishery Falls C.park some 30 kms south of Cairns .I have not found a better or more friendly spot,tariff very moderate around $20-$25.You can easily get to the Lions Den from there.Either by Bloomfield or via the super highway thru Mareeba..Muz
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Reply By: Motherhen - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:44

Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:44
Hi Glenn

Have you tried Lake Placid (north side of Cairns)?

Lake Placid Tourist Park

A lovely spot, and you can check vacancies and book on line - there seems to be no two night restrictions.

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Follow Up By:- Saturday, Jun 19, 2010 at 17:38

Saturday, Jun 19, 2010 at 17:38
la barryke placid was pet friendly when i was there about 2 years ago busy but good
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Follow Up By:- Saturday, Jun 19, 2010 at 17:41

Saturday, Jun 19, 2010 at 17:41
my follow should have said lake placid
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Reply By: vk1dx - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 12:00

Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 12:00
Pinnacle Village and campin park at Wonga Park is the go. 30 acres. Plenty of room. ph: 1800 222 728

Pinnacle Village

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Reply By: matske - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 15:57

Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 15:57
cow bay in the daintree
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 16:59

Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 16:59
Please expand on your answer, not much to go on ;)

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Reply By: matske - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 18:31

Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 18:31
sorry was in a rush before. on my last trip to the cape some nice people at the information centre in cairns told me about a spot only locals really know about at cow bay in the daintree there is a campin right on the beach i stayed 3 nights and did not see anybody except for a few crocs heading out from the creek goin into the beach
found a map here http://www.daintreerainforest.com/mapSearch.html
this is pic i took from camp site
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Follow Up By: matske - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 18:36

Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 18:36
goto end of buchanan creek rd and turn left onto sandy track to get onto beach and best thing is its free
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 19:42

Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 19:42
Thanks for that matske, a nice place indeed. Might try and stop in there very soon ;)

Andrew
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Reply By: Member - Glenn F (QLD) - Saturday, Jun 19, 2010 at 23:30

Saturday, Jun 19, 2010 at 23:30
Thanks all for the ideas, I have now rung a few of these as well as palm Cove and ellis beach and it seems that we should have no problem grabbing a spot somewhere north of Cairns.

Thanks
Glenn
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