This park protects sandy beaches, diverse coastal lowland vegetation and the catchment of near-pristine Deepwater Creek, one of Queensland’s few remaining undisturbed coastal freshwater streams.
Location
Deepwater National Park is about 103km north-west of Bundaberg.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Park facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Showers
- Fishing
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![Lace monitors are a regular wildlife sighting in the park, especially around camping and day-use areas.]()
Lace monitors are a regular wildlife sighting in the park, especially around camping and day-use areas.
Photo credit: Shawn Huddy © Queensland Government
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![Keen-eyed visitors might spot hidden natural treasure like these thick-knee eggs.]()
Keen-eyed visitors might spot hidden natural treasure like these thick-knee eggs.
Photo credit: © Charlotte Reynolds
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![Explore wallum scrubland on the Deepwater coastal drive.]()
Explore wallum scrubland on the Deepwater coastal drive.
Photo credit: © Charlotte Reynolds
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![Wildflowers, like grevilleas, attract insects and birdlife to the park.]()
Wildflowers, like grevilleas, attract insects and birdlife to the park.
Photo credit: © Charlotte Reynolds
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![Paperbark swamps are just one of Deepwater’s diverse environments.]()
Paperbark swamps are just one of Deepwater’s diverse environments.
Photo credit: © Charlotte Reynolds
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![Explore rock pools at Wreck Rock day-use area.]()
Explore rock pools at Wreck Rock day-use area.
Photo credit: © Charlotte Reynolds
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![Look for turtle tracks on the beaches during the nesting season.]()
Look for turtle tracks on the beaches during the nesting season.
Photo credit: Shawn Huddy © Queensland Government
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![You might be lucky enough to see a sea turtle from the beach.]()
You might be lucky enough to see a sea turtle from the beach.
Photo credit: Shawn Huddy © Queensland Government
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![Don't miss the chance to see an emu and chicks at Deepwater National Park]()
Don't miss the chance to see an emu and chicks at Deepwater National Park
Photo credit: Shawn Huddy © Queensland Government
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![Pull up your camper trailer at a shady camp site at Wreck Rock camping area.]()
Pull up your camper trailer at a shady camp site at Wreck Rock camping area.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![The beach is only a short walk from Wreck Rock day-use area.]()
The beach is only a short walk from Wreck Rock day-use area.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![It’s a short walk from the car park to the beach at Flat Rock day-use area.]()
It’s a short walk from the car park to the beach at Flat Rock day-use area.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![You'll find peaceful camp sites behind the foredunes at Wreck Rock camping area.]()
You'll find peaceful camp sites behind the foredunes at Wreck Rock camping area.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![You'll enjoy scenic beach strolls at Deepwater National Park.]()
You'll enjoy scenic beach strolls at Deepwater National Park.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Camp overnight at Wreck Rock or Middle Rock camping areas and enjoy scenic beach sunrises.]()
Camp overnight at Wreck Rock or Middle Rock camping areas and enjoy scenic beach sunrises.
Photo credit: Paul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes
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![Enjoy bush camping at the remote Middle Rock camping area.]()
Enjoy bush camping at the remote Middle Rock camping area.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Bring your binoculars and look for birdlife like red-tailed black-cockatoos.]()
Bring your binoculars and look for birdlife like red-tailed black-cockatoos.
Photo credit: Shawn Huddy © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy canoeing the creeks of Deepwater National Park.]()
Enjoy canoeing the creeks of Deepwater National Park.
Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![The Deepwater coastal drive is the best way to explore the national park.]()
The Deepwater coastal drive is the best way to explore the national park.
Photo credit: © Charlotte Reynolds
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![The Deepwater coastal drive is great for 4WD enthusiasts.]()
The Deepwater coastal drive is great for 4WD enthusiasts.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Explore the peaceful natural treasure of Deepwater National Park along the coastal drive.]()
Explore the peaceful natural treasure of Deepwater National Park along the coastal drive.
Photo credit: © Charlotte Reynolds
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![It’s only a short walk to the beautiful beach at Middle Rock camping area.]()
It’s only a short walk to the beautiful beach at Middle Rock camping area.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Camp under the shade of the palm trees at Wreck Rock creek camping area.]()
Camp under the shade of the palm trees at Wreck Rock creek camping area.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Flat Rock day-use area is a great place to relax, beach walk or try a spot of fishing.]()
Flat Rock day-use area is a great place to relax, beach walk or try a spot of fishing.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Enjoy a great day out on the stunning beaches at Wreck Rock day-use area.]()
Enjoy a great day out on the stunning beaches at Wreck Rock day-use area.
Photo credit: © Charlotte Reynolds
Highlights and announcements
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Image creditPaul Curtis © North Queensland Wildscapes![]()
Be inspired: Coastal camping at Deepwater is our best-kept secret!
Everybody loves a secret, right? Well, we have a beauty! Just over an hour north of Bundaberg on Queensland’s central coast there’s a little-known place, Deepwater National Park, that’s perfect for a short break or weekend getaway for the whole family.
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