Eungella National Park Mackay

Survive your visit to Finch Hatton Gorge

Take extreme care around cascades and fast flowing streams. Five people have died in accidents around the Finch Hatton Gorge area over the past 40 years, many more have been seriously injured, some of these include spinal injuries. These incidents are specifically due to slipping on the wet slippery rocks and steep wet slopes—please take these warnings seriously. Photo credit: Adam Creed © Queensland Government

Be inspired: Find your family camping haven amid the misty mountains of Eungella

Inland from Mackay, high above the surrounding plains, a mist-shrouded mountain refuge is home to many kinds of wildlife… and quite a few happy campers! Photo credit: © Sarah Haskmann

Camping in Eungella

Survive your visit to Finch Hatton Gorge

Take extreme care around cascades and fast flowing streams.

Five people have died in accidents around the Finch Hatton Gorge area over the past 40 years, many more have been seriously injured, some of these include spinal injuries. These incidents are specifically due to slipping on the wet slippery rocks and steep wet slopes—please take these warnings seriously.

  • The rocks and rock-faces adjoining the cascades are slippery and dangerous.
  • Climbing, jumping or diving from cliffs is prohibited.
  • Swimming in the creeks can be dangerous and is at your own risk.

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

Park-specific conditions

Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.

  • Broken River camping area

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    The Broken River bush camp sites are set amongst natural bushland adjacent to Broken River, where you may be able to spot a platypus.

  • Fern Flat camping area

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    The Fern Flat camping area is located beside Broken River, where you may be able to spot a platypus.