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Diamantina National Park Outback Queensland

Discover Diamantina’s spectacularly diverse and ancient landscape. Photo credit: © Fiona Leverington

Camping in Diamantina

Enjoy spectacular sunsets and abundant bird life from the banks of the Diamantina River at Hunters Gorge camping area. Or relax beside Whistling Duck Creek and enjoy bush camping beneath shady coolabah trees at Gum Hole camping area.

Camping permits are required and fees apply. A camping tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site.

Park-specific conditions

Be alert and prepared for changes in weather. Even small amounts of rain on the park or in surrounding areas can cause floods at any time of year. If heavy rain or minor flooding occurs, move to higher ground.

  • Camp only in the existing camping areas at least 10m away from the riverbank.
  • The collection of firewood and the use of chainsaws is prohibited in the park.
  • Campfires are permitted in fire rings only, except when fire bans or prohibitions are in place.

Ensure you have read things to know before you go and staying safe.

  • Camp under the shade of a coolabah tree at this quiet, secluded retreat along the banks of Whistling Duck Creek.

    • Tent camping
    • No caravan camping
    • No camper trailer camping
    • Campfires allowed
    • Toilets
    • No showers
    • No barbecue
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No generators allowed
    • No dogs permitted
  • If you're happy to brave the elements, this camping area will reward you with its captivating scenery.

    • Tent camping
    • Caravan camping
    • Camper trailer camping
    • Campfires allowed
    • Toilets
    • No showers
    • No barbecue
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No generators allowed
    • No dogs permitted