Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area
About Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area
Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area is a campground in Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park, Queensland. Its facilities include drinking Water, rubbish Bins and showers, 14 in all. Things to do here include birdwatching, boating and camping. Access suits high-clearance 4WDs. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Tin Can Bay Tourist Park, 4 km away.
Revel in this ideal escape on the sandy banks of Tin Can Bay, with fishing, boating, birdwatching and yabby pumping.
Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Rubbish Bins
- Showers
- Tent Beside Car
- Toilets
- Camper Trailer Sites
Things to do
- Birdwatching
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- 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
Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park, Queensland
Nearby
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Questions about Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area
Can you get to Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area in a 2WD?
No. You need a high-clearance 4WD to reach Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area.
What facilities does Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area have?
Drinking Water, Rubbish Bins, Showers, Tent Beside Car and Toilets, and 9 more listed in AussieCamps.
Read the camping rules for Queensland before you go.
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