Platypus camping area
About Platypus camping area
Platypus camping area is a campground in Danbulla National Park and State Forest, Queensland. Its facilities include barbecue Facilities, drinking Water and flush Toilets, 14 in all. Things to do here include boating, camping and canoeing. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Curri Curri bush camping, 2 km away.
Nestled under towering hoop pines, this waterfront camping area overlooks the dam wall and has beautiful lake views.
Facilities
- Barbecue Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Flush Toilets
- Picnic Tables
- Rubbish Bins
- Toilets
Things to do
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Swimming
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
Danbulla National Park and State Forest, Queensland
Nearby
Guides for Queensland
- Sydney to Cairns: a 14-day camping road trip
- Brisbane to Cairns Drive 2026: Bruce Highway Legs, Flood Season, Fatigue and Fuel
- Free Camping in Queensland 2026: Council Camps, Rest Areas and Cheap Park Sites
- Can I Camp in a State Forest in Australia? Free and Paid by State 2026
- Can I Camp in a National Park Without Booking? 2026 Rules
- Brisbane to Cape Tribulation camping route
Questions about Platypus camping area
What facilities does Platypus camping area have?
Barbecue Facilities, Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Picnic Tables and Rubbish Bins, and 9 more listed in AussieCamps.
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