Flowering heaths, quiet beaches and abundant wildlife make this park a place to retreat and relax. Several walking tracks provide excellent opportunities to explore diverse coastal habitats.
Location
Burrum Coast National Park is spread over four sections—between 25km and 95km south-east of Bundaberg.
Park facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Showers
- Fishing
- Walking
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![Burrum Coast National Park is the ideal place for spotting birds such as square-tailed kites.]()
Burrum Coast National Park is the ideal place for spotting birds such as square-tailed kites.
Photo credit: © John Augusteyn
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![Launch your boat at Walker’s Point day-use area.]()
Launch your boat at Walker’s Point day-use area.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![The River walk leads to a peaceful setting overlooking the Gregory River.]()
The River walk leads to a peaceful setting overlooking the Gregory River.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![The Banksia track is a great walk for the whole family.]()
The Banksia track is a great walk for the whole family.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Take in the peaceful ocean setting at the end of the Russell’s Rest track.]()
Take in the peaceful ocean setting at the end of the Russell’s Rest track.
Photo credit: Lisa Emmert © Queensland Government
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![Four-wheel-drive tracks offer a challenging adventure.]()
Four-wheel-drive tracks offer a challenging adventure.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Camp sites overlooking Palm Beach await you at Kinkuna beach camping area.]()
Camp sites overlooking Palm Beach await you at Kinkuna beach camping area.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Walk through melaleuca wetlands, strands of weeping cabbage palms, eucalypt and banksia woodlands on the Banksia track.]()
Walk through melaleuca wetlands, strands of weeping cabbage palms, eucalypt and banksia woodlands on the Banksia track.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![A pair of rainbow bee-eaters at the Kinkuna beach camping area.]()
A pair of rainbow bee-eaters at the Kinkuna beach camping area.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![Discover the birds of Burrum Coast on the Bird Hide walk.]()
Discover the birds of Burrum Coast on the Bird Hide walk.
Photo credit: Lisa Emmert © Queensland Government
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![Hoppy Lark's day-use area is a quiet retreat away from the popular beach sections of the park.]()
Hoppy Lark's day-use area is a quiet retreat away from the popular beach sections of the park.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Enjoy a drive through the forest of the Kinkuna section of Burrum Coast National Park.]()
Enjoy a drive through the forest of the Kinkuna section of Burrum Coast National Park.
Photo credit: © BlueDog Photography
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![Pitch your tent or camper trailer at the shady Burrum Point camping area.]()
Pitch your tent or camper trailer at the shady Burrum Point camping area.
Photo credit: © BlueDog Photography
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![Throw in a fishing line at Theodolite Creek day-use area.]()
Theodolite Creek day-use area is a great estuary fishing spot.
Photo credit: © BlueDog Photography
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![The Banksia track is a great walk for the whole family. Kids will love the 800m boardwalk through the paperbark wetlands.]()
The Banksia track is a great walk for the whole family. Kids will love the 800m boardwalk through the paperbark wetlands.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Enjoy the tidal wetland on the Bird Hide walk in Burrum Coast National Park.]()
Enjoy the tidal wetland on the Bird Hide walk in Burrum Coast National Park.
Photo credit: Lisa Emmert © Queensland Government
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![The Melaleuca track is a great day-hike where walkers can enjoy the full circuit, or explore the Bird Hide walk as a shorter alternative.]()
The Melaleuca track is a great day-hike where walkers can enjoy the full circuit, or explore the Bird Hide walk as a shorter alternative.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Enjoy the peaceful setting overlooking the Gregory River at the end of the River walk.]()
Enjoy the peaceful setting overlooking the Gregory River at the end of the River walk.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Take a seat at the picnic table at the end of the Russell's Rest track and take in the fantastic views over the ocean.]()
Take a seat at the picnic table at the end of the Russell's Rest track and take in the fantastic views over the ocean.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Kinkuna camping area, overlooking Palm Beach, is a great spot to enjoy the solitude and catch some fish.]()
Kinkuna camping area, overlooking Palm Beach, is a great spot to enjoy the solitude and catch some fish.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Feel the breeze on your face and the sand under your toes as you enjoy the shady Burrum Point camping area.]()
Feel the breeze on your face and the sand under your toes as you enjoy the shady Burrum Point camping area.
Photo credit: © Bluedog photography
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![Hoppy Lark's day-use area is a quiet retreat situated on the banks of the Gregory River.]()
Hoppy Lark's day-use area is a quiet retreat situated on the banks of the Gregory River.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Enjoy great views across the peaceful Theodolite Creek from the day-use area.]()
Enjoy great views across the peaceful Theodolite Creek from the day-use area.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![On the banks of the Burrum and Gregory rivers, Walkers Point day-use area is a prime location for a spot of fishing.]()
On the banks of the Burrum and Gregory rivers, Walkers Point day-use area is a prime location for a spot of fishing.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
Highlights and announcements
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Image credit© Ross Naumann![]()
Be inspired: Little-known family camping escape on the Burrum Coast
Dreaming of escaping from the family routine? No school lunch boxes to pack, no mad scramble to ballet lessons and football training?
- Kinkuna bush camping and Palm Beach Road - open 2 December 2022 to 8 June 2023
- Hoppy Lark's day use area closed - Burrum Coast National Park 23 December 2022 to 8 June 2023