Freshwater (tent site) camping area
About Freshwater (tent site) camping area
Freshwater (tent site) camping area is a campground in Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park, Queensland. Its facilities include drinking Water, flush Toilets and rubbish Bins, 12 in all. Things to do here include camping and walking. Access suits high-clearance 4WDs. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Kauri walkers’ camp, 2 km away.
Wake with the birds after a peaceful night’s sleep surrounded by scribbly gum woodland, just a stone’s throw from the beach.
Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Flush Toilets
- Rubbish Bins
- Showers
- Tent Beside Car
- Toilets
Things to do
- Camping
- Walking
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
Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park, Queensland
Nearby
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Questions about Freshwater (tent site) camping area
Can you get to Freshwater (tent site) camping area in a 2WD?
No. You need a high-clearance 4WD to reach Freshwater (tent site) camping area.
What facilities does Freshwater (tent site) camping area have?
Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Rubbish Bins, Showers and Tent Beside Car, and 7 more listed in AussieCamps.
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