🌴 Explore the Whitsundays: Top Camping Spots from Mackay to Shute Harbour
🏕️ Airlie Beach & Jubilee Pocket
1. Discovery Parks – Airlie Beach (Jubilee Pocket)
- Location: 2634 Shute Harbour Road, Jubilee Pocket
- Price: From $32/night (powered sites) to $195/night (Bali Villas)
- Features: Nestled beside Conway National Park, enjoy a lagoon-style pool, waterpark, and abundant wildlife.
2. Tasman Holiday Parks – Airlie Beach
- Location: 1 Jubilee Pocket Road, Jubilee Pocket
- Price: From $30/night (unpowered sites) to $398/night (deluxe villas)
- Features: Pet-friendly with resort pool, camp kitchen, and proximity to Conway National Park.
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3. BIG4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort
- Location: 2955 Shute Harbour Road, Flametree
- Price: From $35/night
- Features: Set within tropical rainforest, offering powered/unpowered sites, cabins, and family-friendly amenities.
🌊 Cannonvale
4. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
- Location: 25-29 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale
- Price: From $69/night
- Features: Family-focused with 13 waterslides, lagoon pool, mini-golf, and animal park.
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5. Seabreeze Tourist Park
- Location: 234 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale
- Price: From $40/night
- Features: Pet-friendly, close to Cannonvale Beach, offering powered sites and cabins.
🌿 Conway & Surrounds
6. Conway National Park – Walk-in Campgrounds
- Locations: Bloodwood, Repulse Creek, and Swamp Bay
- Price: Approximately $7/night (permit required)
- Features: Secluded bush camping with access to hiking trails and pristine nature.
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7. Taylorwood Tourist Park
- Location: 670 Conway Road, Conway
- Price: From $30/night
- Features: Pet-friendly with powered sites, cabins, and proximity to Conway Beach.
🏞️ Proserpine
8. Proserpine Tourist Park
- Location: 79-83 Anzac Road, Proserpine
- Price: From $33/night
- Features: Quiet setting with powered sites, cabins, and easy access to town amenities.
9. Gunna Go Caravan Park
- Location: 13067 Bruce Highway, Proserpine
- Price: From $30/night
- Features: Pet-friendly, offering powered sites and cabins amidst a relaxed atmosphere.
⚓ Shute Harbour & Nearby Islands
10. Tancred Island Camping Area
- Location: Accessible via boat from Shute Harbour
- Price: Approximately $7/night (permit required)
- Features: Remote island camping with basic facilities; ideal for experienced campers.
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11. Swamp Bay Camping Area
- Location: Near Shute Harbour
- Price: Approximately $7/night (permit required)
- Features: Secluded beachfront camping with access to hiking trails.
🌅 Mackay Region
12. Premier Caravan Park
- Location: Mackay
- Price: From $35/night
- Features: Conveniently located with powered sites and cabins; great for exploring Mackay.
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13. The Park – Mackay
- Location: Mackay
- Price: From $40/night
- Features: Family-friendly with modern amenities and easy access to local attractions.
- 🆓 Free & Budget-Friendly Options
14. Brindabella Camping
- Location: Near Airlie Beach
- Price: From $35/night
- Features: Private RV site on 4 acres, offering tranquility and proximity to Airlie Beach.
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15. Public Facilities in Airlie Beach
- Locations: Airlie Beach Lagoon, near the sailing club, and at Cannonvale Beach
- Features: Public toilets and shower facilities available for campers and travelers.
📌 Tips for Campers
Permits: Required for national park and island camping; book online in advance.
Wildlife: Be aware of local fauna, including crocodiles in certain waterways.
Facilities: Many campsites offer amenities like BBQ areas, pools, and laundry services.
Transport: Some island campsites require boat access; plan accordingly.
