Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park
About Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park
Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park is a national park in Queensland. Its facilities include barbecue Facilities, camping and picnic Tables, 13 in all. Things to do here include boating, camping and canoeing. Access suits 4WD vehicles. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Brahminy walkers’ camp, 4 km away.
Cooloola offers something for all visitors. Four-wheel drive past towering coastal sand cliffs and coloured sands, fish straight from the ocean, canoe on tranquil waterways, hike through rainforest remnants and across vast sandblows and camp among blooming wildflowers.
Facilities
- Barbecue Facilities
- Camping
- Picnic Tables
- Showers
- Toilets
- Wheelchair Accessible
Things to do
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
Fees
Fees change with the season and the site, and some sites must be booked ahead. AussieCamps shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Nearby
Guides for Queensland
- Sunshine Coast and hinterland camping loop
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Camping Permits: What You Need and How to Book
- Free Camping Near Brisbane: What Is Free, What Is Cheap and Where to Go
- 4WD Basics for Hire Vehicles in Australia: Sand, Dirt and Water
- Can I Drive a 2WD Hire Campervan on 4WD Roads in Australia? 2026
- Free Camping in Queensland 2026: Council Camps, Rest Areas and Cheap Park Sites
Questions about Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park
Can you get to Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park in a 2WD?
No. You need a 4WD to reach Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park.
What facilities does Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park have?
Barbecue Facilities, Camping, Picnic Tables, Showers and Toilets, and 8 more listed in AussieCamps.
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