Platypus Bushcamp Campground
Last Updated Jun 2014
Very rustic, semi-commercial campground, with secluded sites by request.
The campground is near the Finch Hatton Gorge National Park and is a nice, friendly quiet place to spend a couple of days.
Campsites are well sheltered in the natural bush and are reasonably level.
There are a couple of beautiful little swimming holes, hot showers, flushing toilets and a sheltered picnic area. There is also a rough timber "bush bar" (BYO which is popular in the evenings.
There are also timber slab huts (again very rustic) available for $75 for a double. They are open on all sides and a mozzie net provides protection.
This is a truely a beautiful area, and the camp is very basic which gives a true bush feel.
Kingfishers, green tree frogs, and a million other natural visitors all around the camp. There is also a platypus viewing area (small pool upstream) where swimming is not allowed. Dawn or dusk is the time to spot them.
Facilities and activities at Platypus Bushcamp
- Number of sites:
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1
- Camping Fees:
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$7.50 per adult per night
- Bookings:
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Cashier on site.
- How to book:
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Phone Wazza on (07) 4958 3204
- Toilets:
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Flushing Toilets
- Pets:
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It is not known if pets are allowed at this campsite
- Water Availability:
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There is usually drinking water available at this campsite. Please take care, it may still be advisable to boil water before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.
- Barbeques:
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Wood barbeques are available. Bring firewood and check firebans.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- Fishing:
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There is no fishing at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Yes.
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite
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Location information for Platypus Bushcamp
Please check the "Getting There" information below.
This campsite is accessable with regular 2wd vehicles.
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