Welcome Waterhole camping area
About Welcome Waterhole camping area
Welcome Waterhole camping area is a campground in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL), Queensland. Its facilities include drinking Water, picnic Tables and tent Beside Car, 10 in all. Things to do here include bird watching, camping and fishing. Access suits 4WD vehicles. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Horseshoe Lagoon camping area, 4 km away.
Set yourself up on this shady flat overlooking the Normanby River and birdwatch in the nearby swamps and lagoons.
Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Picnic Tables
- Tent Beside Car
- Toilets
- Car Park
- Tent Sites
Things to do
- Bird watching
- 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 Welcome Waterhole camping area
Can you get to Welcome Waterhole camping area in a 2WD?
No. You need a 4WD to reach Welcome Waterhole camping area.
What facilities does Welcome Waterhole camping area have?
Drinking Water, Picnic Tables, Tent Beside Car, Toilets and Car Park, and 5 more listed in AussieCamps.
Read the camping rules for Queensland before you go.
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