Camping areas for schools and large groups
Certain groups may be able to request a special account—group account, school account or commercial operator account—for booking camping.
Also see: Permits for special group accounts
Other organised groups
If you are planning an organised use of a QPWS-managed area contact your local QPWS office to discuss your proposal.
- Organised event permits may be required for weddings and large, organised group activities, such as school excursions or adventure training.
- Maximum group sizes and other conditions may apply depending on the location you wish to use and the type of activity you are planning.
- It is recommended that group leaders view the Teachers' and group leaders' package for planning hints and safety information.
Visit maps and resources for other useful information.
Freshwater camping area: group areas
Features: Freshwater group camping offers large developed areas to accommodate school and other organised, non-school groups, within the Freshwater camping area area.
Location: 8km south of Double Island Point along Teewah Beach or approximately 40km north of 3rd cutting on the Noosa North Shore.
Maps:
No. sites:
- Freshwater education group site: One large site for a maximum of 40 people. This site is for school or education based groups only and is not available during peak periods. Four car park spaces available.
- Freshwater (old group site): One large site for a maximum of 20 people. This site is for non-school and educational groups and is not available during peak periods. Five car park spaces available. Not suitable for camper trailers.
Access: The camping area can be accessed by 4WDs only via Freshwater Road from Rainbow Beach Road or Teewah Beach. Vehicle permits are required to access this camping area.
Suitable for: Tent camping
Surface: Sand
Facilities: Water (treat before use), flushing toilets, hot ($2 coins needed) and cold showers, rubbish bins and a pay phone. There is a 9pm noise curfew at this campground.
Open fires: Prohibited
Generators: Prohibited
Essentials: Fuel or gas stove, rubbish bags, $2 coins for camping area hot showers (NB: $2 buys 4mins of hot water), first-aid kit, insect repellent and sunscreen.
- Also see: before you visit
Mobile phone coverage: Not available. There is a pay phone opposite the amenities facility at the camping area.
Bookings:
Please note: schools and other organised groups are required to make advanced bookings online.
- Also see: Organised event permit
- Read more about commercial activities
- Marine turtles breeding season 1 November 2023 to 30 April 2024
- Cooloola Great Walk and Cooloola Wilderness Trail advanced booking restriction 1 November 2023 to 29 February 2024
- Poison canisters washing up on Southeast Queensland beaches 4 September 2023 to 31 March 2024
- Unstable sand cliffs and dunes along Rainbow and Teewah beaches 4 August 2023 to 31 January 2024
- Permanent fire prohibition on Teewah Beach 1 April 2021 to 11 April 2024
- Portable toilets mandatory for Teewah Beach camping zones 15 March 2022 to 31 January 2024
Conditions report
Cooloola conditions report Updated 10 Nov 2023
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.