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Pitching a tent amidst its \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/port-douglas-and-daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Erugged landscape\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E is the best way to get up close and personal with the region.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s home to more than its \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/09/19/camping-in-the-tropics/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efair share of offerings\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, from \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/01/11/beach-camping-tips/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebeach\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E to \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/04/14/wild-camping-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebush\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, but not all campsites were created equal. Luckily we know the place like the back of our hand; follow our guide to the best camping spots near Cairns.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EUpper Davies Creek Campground, Dinden National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile once it was the gold rush which would have tempted you to visit this district, it’s now the solitude.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe bush campground straddles the Lamb Range, the mountains behind Cairns, and fringes the spectacular \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/davies-creek-national-park-and-dinden-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDavies Creek Falls\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. Days here are best spent exploring; swim in the creek, gaze at the waterfalls, and hike your way to one of several lookouts, greeting the local rock wallabies along the way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChoose from two different campgrounds to spend the night – there’s a total of eight sites split into two groups, each with a toilet block to call its own. Only the Upper Davies Creek section is also home to a campfire.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here:\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland Government Parks and Forests\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBabinda Boulders Campground, Babinda\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-414928 size-standard-portrait\" title=\"2018_tnq_devilsholebadinaboulders_naturallandscapes_jackson-groves\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018_tnq_devilsholebadinaboulders_naturallandscapes_jackson-groves-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Devil's Pool at Babinda Boulders near Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re trying to save pennies whilst on your travels you’ll be pleased to note this stop doesn’t require you to dig deep into your pockets.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, it’s free.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter a day spent exploring tourist favourite the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-id/attraction/babinda-boulders\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBabinda Boulders\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and splashing about in its adored (and crocodile-free) swimming hole, you can spend the night nearby, pitching a tent at one of the 13 sites at the neighbouring Babinda Boulders Campground.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EConveniently you’re also welcome to bring your dog along for the adventure, though you’ll need to camp a little further afield at the Rotary Park Campground.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here:\u003C/strong\u003E (07) 4067 1008 or \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-id/information/babinda-tourism-information-centre\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBabinda Tourist Information Centre\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EMalanda Falls Caravan Park\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_53257\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53257\" class=\"wp-image-53257 size-full\" title=\"2018_TNQ_MalandaFallsCaravanPark_Adventure_UGC\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/malanda-falls-caravan-park-camping-near-cairns.jpg\" alt=\"Camping spots Near Cairns, Malanda Falls Caravan Park\" width=\"691\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/malanda-falls-caravan-park-camping-near-cairns.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/malanda-falls-caravan-park-camping-near-cairns-150x150.jpg 150w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/malanda-falls-caravan-park-camping-near-cairns-300x300.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/malanda-falls-caravan-park-camping-near-cairns-335x335.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-53257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/simonktsang/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@simonktsang\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECamping amateur? In Malanda Falls you’ll find a place to get some experience in sleeping under the stars.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust a short drive away you’ll find the town of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/malanda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMalanda\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, the dairy capital of northern Australia nestled high into the Atherton Tablelands. It’s here that you can make a quick detour for supplies, though the campgrounds themselves come conveniently accompanied by ample creature comforts; think hot showers, a laundry and even a camp kitchen.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStays here can be spent exploring the greater \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/atherton-tablelands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAtherton Tablelands.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E Cool off afterwards with a dip in the Malanda Falls and its accompanying swimming holes, just a lazy stroll away from your tent.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here\u003C/strong\u003E: (07) 4096 5314 or \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.malandafalls.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eonline\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ESchool Point Campground, Danbulla National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe veteran campers among us will adore School Point Campground for a quick getaway.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/danbulla-national-park-and-state-forest-camping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EOne of a handful of tent-friendly spaces\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E around \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/lake-tinaroo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELake Tinnaroo\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E in \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/danbulla-national-park-and-state-forest-camping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDanbulla National Park\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, this particular campground nudges the lake. Just don’t forget your swimsuit; this district is a haven for water sports, from sailing to skiing, fishing and swimming. Non-sporty types can instead set up a picnic on shore, making the most of the public barbecues scattered throughout the precinct.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust be warned that the campground itself is low on amenities; the site offers the basics of toilets and shower cubicles but BYO portable showers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here:\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland Government Parks and Forests\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EGoldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_53256\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53256\" class=\"wp-image-53256 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/goldsborough-valley-wooroonooran-natonal-park-camping-near-cairns.jpg\" alt=\"Camping spots Near Cairns, Goldsborough Valley Campgrounds\" width=\"691\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/goldsborough-valley-wooroonooran-natonal-park-camping-near-cairns.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/goldsborough-valley-wooroonooran-natonal-park-camping-near-cairns-150x150.jpg 150w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/goldsborough-valley-wooroonooran-natonal-park-camping-near-cairns-300x300.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/goldsborough-valley-wooroonooran-natonal-park-camping-near-cairns-335x335.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-53256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/therawphoto/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@therawphoto\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETraverse your way through the Gillies Ranges, a scattering of summits sitting between Gordonvale and Atherton.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll cross the border of Wooroonooran National Park (in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area) and within this lush lowland rainforest you’ll uncover the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/goldsborough-valley-wooroonooran-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGoldsborough Valley\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and its hidden secret; 12 campsites.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemember to pack your hiking boots, this is a place to get out and explore. You can’t afford to miss out on the Goldfield Trail, the 19-kilometre trek will see you mosey over a saddle between the state’s two highest peaks; Barlte Frere and Bellenden Ker, reaching the Boulders Scenic Reserve near the equally idyllic Babinda. There’s also a chance to survey the land by boat and bike; canoe your way along the river, or mountain bike the eight-kilometres of the Goldfield Trail to the East Mulgrave causeway.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here:\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland Government Parks and Forests\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWoodleigh Station, Ravenshoe\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53274 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/woodleigh-station-camping-near-cairns-feature-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Near Cairns, Woodleigh Station\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/woodleigh-station-camping-near-cairns-feature-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/woodleigh-station-camping-near-cairns-feature-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/woodleigh-station-camping-near-cairns-feature-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/woodleigh-station-camping-near-cairns-feature-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/woodleigh-station-camping-near-cairns-feature.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you find yourself in the luscious mountains of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/ravenshoe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERavenshoe\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E (Queensland’s highest town), it would be a shame to miss out on a night spent at the local Woodleigh Station.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe working cattle station on the edge of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/outback-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EOutback Queensland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E welcomes the country curious to give life on the land a go, with a series of different campsites varying in offering strewn throughout the property for the public. With the property nudged by The Millstream and Wild Rivers, you can choose to stay right on the river’s edge. But it’s not all solitude; the campsite boasts a communal bonfire where crowds can gather for some good old-fashioned storytelling.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd it’s not just the property itself which is worth a wander, just down the road resides the famed Innot Hot Springs, a mere 15-minutes away.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here: \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.woodleighstation.com.au/camping.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWoodleigh Station\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBustard Downs, Mount Carbine\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_53268\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53268\" class=\"wp-image-53268 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bustard-downs-mount-carbine-camping-near-cairns.jpg\" alt=\"Camping spots Near Cairns, Bustard Downs Mount Carbine\" width=\"691\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bustard-downs-mount-carbine-camping-near-cairns.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bustard-downs-mount-carbine-camping-near-cairns-240x300.jpg 240w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bustard-downs-mount-carbine-camping-near-cairns-553x691.jpg 553w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bustard-downs-mount-carbine-camping-near-cairns-335x419.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-53268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jaydenharrod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@jaydenharrod\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn your way north to Cooktown, stop for a kip at Bustard Downs in Mount Carbine.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe farmstay favours outdoors enthusiasts; pack your kids and your canine in the 4WD and set forth for the former tobacco farm and mining camp which today ventures more in organic produce.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s plenty to do on this property which stretches across 200 acres on the western side of the Great Dividing Range, but birdwatching in the specialty so bring your binoculars.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs for the camping, there’s 12 powered and unpowered sites to choose from, each 25 metres apart with all the amenities you could dream of, hot showers, flushing toilets, and communal campfire included.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here:\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.bustarddowns.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBustard Downs\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEllis Beach\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-414927 size-standard-portrait\" title=\"2017_tnq_ellisbeach_beaches_markclinton\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2017_tnq_ellisbeach_beaches_markclinton-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Ellis Beach near Cairns Tropical North Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESpend the night on the edge of one of the country’s best sandy stretches with a \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/14/best-beach-camping-spots-in-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Estay at Ellis Beach\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHidden in plain sight of Cairns, Ellis Beach still largely remains a favourite for locals. Nudging the start of the Great Barrier Reef drive, stay the night here before you set forth north and on to \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/palm-cove\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPalm Cove\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/port-douglas-and-daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll be hard-pressed to find better beachfront views; the campsite here sits right on the sand, offering a glimpse of the neighbouring Coral Sea and \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/19/queensland-islands-camping/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDouble Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. Conveniently there’s also a camp kitchen available, but the Ellis Beach Bar and Grill, famed for its beachside barbecues, may tempt you to forgo staying in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPre-feast, take a dip, with the beach home to the last stinger net and lifeguard station before Port Douglas.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here:\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.ellisbeach.com/camp_sites.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EEllis Beach\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EMission Beach\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-414810 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2015_tnq_missionbeachcamping_beaches_mattglastonbury-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Mission Beach Tropical North Queensland Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2015_tnq_missionbeachcamping_beaches_mattglastonbury-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2015_tnq_missionbeachcamping_beaches_mattglastonbury-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2015_tnq_missionbeachcamping_beaches_mattglastonbury-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2015_tnq_missionbeachcamping_beaches_mattglastonbury-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2015_tnq_missionbeachcamping_beaches_mattglastonbury-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2015_tnq_missionbeachcamping_beaches_mattglastonbury-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2015_tnq_missionbeachcamping_beaches_mattglastonbury-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2015_tnq_missionbeachcamping_beaches_mattglastonbury-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re a fan of serenity, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/mission-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMission Beach\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E is right up your alley.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPicture 14-kilometres of crowd-free coastline, with crystalline waters and white sands on which to play. Fringed by rainforest, with walking trails aplenty, this is the place to go when you want to get to know Tropical North Queensland and its natural beauty a little better.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EExpend some energy on the picturesque Misty Mountains Trail, a series of long-distance rainforest bushwalks, many of which follow the paths of traditional owners, the Jirrbal and Mamu Aboriginal people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs for where to lay your head for the night, there’s two spots to choose from; Mission Beach Council Caravan Park and the seven unpowered sites of Bingil Bay Council Camp Ground.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here: \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://missionbeachtourism.com/about-mission-beach/mission-beach-camping/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMission Beach Camping\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1586376051000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EFancy sleeping under the stars?\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"camping-spots-near-cairns","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018_tnq_cardwell_beaches_cleocodringtonandmitch-cox-best-camping-near-cairns.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018_tnq_cardwell_beaches_cleocodringtonandmitch-cox-best-camping-near-cairns.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],":type":"teq/components/contentfragment","model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Start your tropical adventure at the best camping spots near Cairns","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#ff4eff","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"Plan Your Holiday","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday"},{"active":false,"title":"Where to Stay","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation"},{"active":false,"title":"Camping and Caravan Parks in Queensland","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks"},{"active":true,"title":"Best camping spots near Cairns","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks/best-camping-spots-near-cairns"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2018_TNQ_CardwellBeaches_CampingCaravanningAnd4WDing_cleocodringtonandmitch.jpg","alt":null,"title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Sarah Bristow","resourcePath":"/content/teq/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks/best-camping-spots-near-cairns/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2022-03-07T04:21:20.352Z","image":{"src":"/home/users/p/pZkvHY4rgWa9z9nLWRp2/profile.profile.image","alt":"Sarah Bristow"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor"},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re a camping fan, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cairns-and-northern-beaches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E will need no introduction.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EConsidered the gateway to the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/things-to-see-and-do/wet-tropics-world-heritage-area\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Enatural wonders of Tropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, the northern hub is overflowing with adventure potential. Pitching a tent amidst its \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/port-douglas-and-daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Erugged landscape\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E is the best way to get up close and personal with the region.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s home to more than its \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/09/19/camping-in-the-tropics/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efair share of offerings\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, from \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/01/11/beach-camping-tips/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebeach\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E to \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/04/14/wild-camping-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebush\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, but not all campsites were created equal. Luckily we know the place like the back of our hand; follow our guide to the best camping spots near Cairns.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EUpper Davies Creek Campground, Dinden National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile once it was the gold rush which would have tempted you to visit this district, it’s now the solitude.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe bush campground straddles the Lamb Range, the mountains behind Cairns, and fringes the spectacular \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/davies-creek-national-park-and-dinden-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDavies Creek Falls\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. Days here are best spent exploring; swim in the creek, gaze at the waterfalls, and hike your way to one of several lookouts, greeting the local rock wallabies along the way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChoose from two different campgrounds to spend the night – there’s a total of eight sites split into two groups, each with a toilet block to call its own. Only the Upper Davies Creek section is also home to a campfire.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here:\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland Government Parks and Forests\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBabinda Boulders Campground, Babinda\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image4e4485af-2426-4b92-99f3-24709786e340":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_BabindaBoulders_WaterfallsAndSwimmingHoles_Adventure.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_BabindaBoulders_WaterfallsAndSwimmingHoles_Adventure.jpg","lazyEnabled":true,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text022321c9-8fd1-437c-b752-cd9af2094025":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re trying to save pennies whilst on your travels you’ll be pleased to note this stop doesn’t require you to dig deep into your pockets.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, it’s free.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter a day spent exploring tourist favourite the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-id/attraction/babinda-boulders\"\u003EBabinda Boulders\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and splashing about in its adored (and crocodile-free) swimming hole, you can spend the night nearby, pitching a tent at one of the 13 sites at the neighbouring Babinda Boulders Campground.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EConveniently you’re also welcome to bring your dog along for the adventure, though you’ll need to camp a little further afield at the Rotary Park Campground.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EMalanda Falls Caravan Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_53257\" style=\"width: 701.0px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E \u003C/div\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagef3fcda7e-b491-40b6-ae02-0b18f474b11f":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_MalandaFalls_CampingCaravanningAnd4WDing_@simonktsang.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_MalandaFalls_CampingCaravanningAnd4WDing_@simonktsang.jpg","alt":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/@simonktsang/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@simonktsang\u003C/a\u003E","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks/best-camping-spots-near-cairns/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagef3fcda7e-b491-40b6-ae02-0b18f474b11f.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1590389479192/2018-tnq-malandafalls-campingcaravanningand4wding--simonktsang.jpeg","uuid":"a7cef6f5-5682-477a-a4ef-bc97b5256268","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/@simonktsang/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@simonktsang\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text1c80f173-4608-42f5-a3a6-0adb5450a2f9":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECamping amateur? In Malanda Falls you’ll find a place to get some experience in sleeping under the stars.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust a short drive away you’ll find the town of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/malanda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMalanda\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, the dairy capital of northern Australia nestled high into the Atherton Tablelands. It’s here that you can make a quick detour for supplies, though the campgrounds themselves come conveniently accompanied by ample creature comforts; think hot showers, a laundry and even a camp kitchen.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStays here can be spent exploring the greater \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/atherton-tablelands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAtherton Tablelands.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E Cool off afterwards with a dip in the Malanda Falls and its accompanying swimming holes, just a lazy stroll away from your tent.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here\u003C/strong\u003E: (07) 4096 5314 or \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.malandafalls.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eonline\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ESchool Point Campground, Danbulla National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe veteran campers among us will adore School Point Campground for a quick getaway.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/danbulla-national-park-and-state-forest-camping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EOne of a handful of tent-friendly spaces\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E around \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/lake-tinaroo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELake Tinnaroo\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E in \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/danbulla-national-park-and-state-forest-camping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDanbulla National Park\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, this particular campground nudges the lake. Just don’t forget your swimsuit; this district is a haven for water sports, from sailing to skiing, fishing and swimming. Non-sporty types can instead set up a picnic on shore, making the most of the public barbecues scattered throughout the precinct.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust be warned that the campground itself is low on amenities; the site offers the basics of toilets and shower cubicles but BYO portable showers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here:\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland Government Parks and Forests\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EGoldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_53256\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image85a738c7-9bc1-4729-ad6f-3a497bc74132":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_GoldsboroughValley_CampingCaravanningAnd4WDing_@therawphoto.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_GoldsboroughValley_CampingCaravanningAnd4WDing_@therawphoto.jpg","alt":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/@therawphoto/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@therawphoto\u003C/a\u003E","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks/best-camping-spots-near-cairns/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image85a738c7-9bc1-4729-ad6f-3a497bc74132.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1590389481738/2018-tnq-goldsboroughvalley-campingcaravanningand4wding--therawphoto.jpeg","uuid":"cd625abc-6a37-40f3-b36b-726118ebe53d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/@therawphoto/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@therawphoto\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text65a62b47-7f71-49de-a95a-870c6e0f27dc":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETraverse your way through the Gillies Ranges, a scattering of summits sitting between Gordonvale and Atherton.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll cross the border of Wooroonooran National Park (in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area) and within this lush lowland rainforest you’ll uncover the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/goldsborough-valley-wooroonooran-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGoldsborough Valley\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and its hidden secret; 12 campsites.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemember to pack your hiking boots, this is a place to get out and explore. You can’t afford to miss out on the Goldfield Trail, the 19-kilometre trek will see you mosey over a saddle between the state’s two highest peaks; Barlte Frere and Bellenden Ker, reaching the Boulders Scenic Reserve near the equally idyllic Babinda. There’s also a chance to survey the land by boat and bike; canoe your way along the river, or mountain bike the eight-kilometres of the Goldfield Trail to the East Mulgrave causeway.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBook here:\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland Government Parks and Forests\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWoodleigh Station, Ravenshoe\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image5884cf19-746e-4ded-83f8-4fc8af01c01b":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_Ravenshoe_CampingCaravanningAnd4WDing_WoodleighStationCampingNearCairns.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_Ravenshoe_CampingCaravanningAnd4WDing_WoodleighStationCampingNearCairns.jpg","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks/best-camping-spots-near-cairns/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image5884cf19-746e-4ded-83f8-4fc8af01c01b.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1590389485545/2018-tnq-ravenshoe-campingcaravanningand4wding-woodleighstationcampingnearcairns.jpeg","uuid":"4e0b82f4-8d8f-4e53-bbe5-d17e0b892806","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text1d8e7f5f-1a01-4f86-ab9d-fb1fef118c1a":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you find yourself in the luscious mountains of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/ravenshoe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERavenshoe\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E (Queensland’s highest town), it would be a shame to miss out on a night spent at the local Woodleigh Station.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe working cattle station on the edge of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/outback-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EOutback Queensland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E welcomes the country curious to give life on the land a go, with a series of different campsites varying in offering strewn throughout the property for the public. With the property nudged by The Millstream and Wild Rivers, you can choose to stay right on the river’s edge. 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