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camping & caravanning
Camping and Caravanning
A unique feature of the Tropical Coast is the opportunity to stay in caravan and camping grounds with ocean, river and rainforest views. Cassowary Coast Regional Council owns and runs several caravan parks and camping grounds in the region.
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Campers and caravaners are welcome to stay for up to four weeks in each camping area except Hull Heads where the longest stay is four nights. Please register on arrival. There are no forward bookings except for Garden Island which must be booked before arrival. Dogs are always welcome at all camping spots except Garden Island but need to be kept on a lead. No dogs are allowed on Dunk Island or Etty Bay. • Kurrimine Beach (On the beachfront)
* Kurrimine Beach Caravan Park amenities will be closed for upgrade work from January 28, 2020 for approximately three months. There may be inaccessible sites and construction noise during works. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. It will ensure portaloos are available onsite and cold-water showers at Taifolas Park Amenities Block. During this closure please contact Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park on 07 4065 6166. • Bingil Bay – on the beachfront at the northern end of Bingil Bay Beach, which is north of Mission Beach • Hull Heads – river frontage a stone's throw from the beach off Luff St • Garden Island – off Cardwell near Hinchinbrook Island. Transport can be arranged through Absolute North Charters & Hinchinbrook Island Ferries
Council also owns caravan parks and camping grounds that are privately leased and operated: • River Drive – in Innisfail with Johnstone River frontage. Ph. 07 4061 2515 • Flying Fish Point – on the beachfront road with a rainforest backdrop about a 10-minute drive east from Innisfail. Ph. 07 4061 3131 • Etty Bay – beachfront south of Innisfail with a rainforest backdrop. Ph 07 4063 2314 • Mission Beach Camping and Caravan Park – beachfront. Ph. 07 4210 6078 Council co-manages other camping areas: • Dunk Island – forms part of the Family Islands National Park. Ph. 137 468.
