Camping in Danbulla

The Danbulla area has several camping areas, each offering it's own unique beauty and catering for the needs of a wide range of visitors.

• Platypus camping area is in a hoop pine plantation and is popular with anglers. Individual camp sites are available.
• Downfall Creek camping area offers uninterrupted water views and there is a short walk that links it with Kauri Creek camping area.
• Kauri Creek camping area is on the edge of an inlet that is well suited for a swim or exploration by canoe.
• School Point camping area offers attractive individual camp sites with wonderful views of the dam, pine plantations and landscaped surrounds.
• Fong-On Bay camping area is favoured by water-skiers and is able to accommodate groups of all sizes.
• Curri Curri bush camping has camp sites that are accessed by boat only.

All camp sites at Danbulla must be booked and camping fees apply. As mobile phone service is unreliable, it is best to book your site before starting your trip. The maximum length of stay is 21 nights.

• Dogs are not permitted in camping areas.
• If you would like to have a fire, please bring your own firewood.
• The use of generators is only permitted at Downfall Creek and Fong-On Bay camping areas, subject to the conditions below.

The Tablelands Regional Council has erected signs indicating this road is unsuitable for caravans. For any road access problems please contact the Tablelands Regional Council.

• Danbulla National Park and State Forest locality and road maps (PDF, 207.2KB)

Other accommodation

There is a range of holiday accommodation around Lake Tinaroo and in the various towns across the tablelands. For more information see the tourism information links.

Explore the Cathedral fig while camping at Danbulla.

Stay in one of the five camping areas along the 28km Danbulla Road and enjoy the unique features of the area including crater lakes, strangler figs, rainforest walks and places of important local history and interest.

Camping permits are required and fees apply. Your booking number must be displayed at your camp site.

Park-specific conditions

All camping areas at Danbulla must be booked. Self-registration is no longer available at any of the campgrounds. Campers may occupy their booked site from 2.00pm and must leave by 11.00am. Dogs are not permitted in camping areas. The maximum length of stay is 21 nights. Buy firewood before entering the park.

The lake contains many submerged trees and other hidden hazards. These hazards vary as the water level in the lake changes. Vessel masters must ensure they navigate with extreme caution.

Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.