Melaleuca Waterhole camping area
About Melaleuca Waterhole camping area
Melaleuca Waterhole camping area is a campground in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL), Queensland. Its facilities include drinking Water, flush Toilets and showers, 12 in all. Things to do here include boating, camping and fishing. Access suits 4WD vehicles. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Orange Plain camping area, 6 km away.
Prized as one of the top fishing spots in the national park (CYPAL), take your pick from 4 secluded camp sites along this large and permanent waterhole.
Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Flush Toilets
- Showers
- Tent Beside Car
- Toilets
- Camper Trailer Sites
Things to do
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
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
Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL), Queensland
Nearby
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Questions about Melaleuca Waterhole camping area
Can you get to Melaleuca Waterhole camping area in a 2WD?
No. You need a 4WD to reach Melaleuca Waterhole camping area.
What facilities does Melaleuca Waterhole camping area have?
Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Showers, Tent Beside Car and Toilets, and 7 more listed in AussieCamps.
Read the camping rules for Queensland before you go.
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