Zamia camping area
This is a small peaceful camping node on the western side of the four wheel drive loop, a place to enjoy the early morning songs of the local birdlife.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
- Trail bike
- Bicycle
- Walk-in
Camping area facilities
- Picnic tables
- Tent camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Scenic drive
- Trail bike riding

Zamia camping area.
Photo credit: Lisa Emmert, Queensland Government

Zamia palm.
Photo credit: Sarah Jordan, Queensland Government
Camping area features: set amongst trees in open eucalypt forest.
Location: on the north-western side of the four-wheel drive loop accessed from Bulburin Forest Road—15km from Builyan and 36km from the Bruce Highway via the Granite Creek access.
Access: the road is unsealed and can be reached via Builyan in a four-wheel-drive vehicle in dry weather only. Access from the Bruce Highway on the Granite Creek Forestry Road is possible for four-wheel-drive vehicles only in dry weather. It is not accessible for vehicles towing on-road trailers, caravans or for motor homes. Read more about getting there and getting around.
Number of sites: small area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 5 people per camp.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your vehicle.
Camp site surface: dirt/grass.
Facilities: none, visitors must be self-sufficient and prepared for emergencies.
Open fires: Prohibited. Fuel stoves are recommended to minimise impacts.
Generators: not allowed.
Essentials to bring: all food and drinking water, sturdy rubbish bags, insect repellent, sun protection, remote-area first-aid kit, reliable torch, and communications equipment. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Mobile phone coverage: poor; satellite phones, UHF radios and EPIRBs recommended.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Bulburin safely and camp with care.
- Parts of Bulburin National Park closed 7 March to 4 July 2023