Ninian Bay camping area
About Ninian Bay camping area
Ninian Bay camping area is a campground in Cape Melville National Park (CYPAL), Queensland. Its facilities include drinking Water, tent Beside Car and car Park, 8 in all. Things to do here include boating, camping and fishing. Access suits high-clearance 4WDs. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Cape Melville National Park (CYPAL), 19 km away.
Ninian Bay camping area has shady woodland vegetation and is bound by a rocky outcrop to the west and mangroves to the east. Inland from the camping area is a swamp—large crocodiles are frequently seen here.
Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Tent Beside Car
- Car Park
- Tent Sites
- Campfires Allowed
- Generators
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
Cape Melville National Park (CYPAL), Queensland
Nearby
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Questions about Ninian Bay camping area
Can you get to Ninian Bay camping area in a 2WD?
No. You need a high-clearance 4WD to reach Ninian Bay camping area.
What facilities does Ninian Bay camping area have?
Drinking Water, Tent Beside Car, Car Park, Tent Sites and Campfires Allowed, and 3 more listed in AussieCamps.
Read the camping rules for Queensland before you go.
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