Princess Hills, Girringun National Park Townsville | Tropical North Queensland

Herbert River near camp site 1. Photo credit: Tahn Lawson © Queensland Government

Princess Hills camping area

Princess Hills camping area features separate shady camp sites in open woodland on the banks of the Herbert River.

Accessible by

Camping area facilities

Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
Generators allowed (conditions apply)
Tent camping
Camper trailer camping
Tent camping beside car
Scenic drive
Canoeing and kayaking
Fishing

Features: separate shady camp sites in open woodland on the banks of the Herbert River. Sites are approximately 15m x 15m in size and about 1km apart.

Location: on the southern bank of the Herbert River, about 4km from the top of the Herbert River Falls.

Maps:

Princess Hills camping area map (PDF, 82.4KB)

Access: the camping area can be reached by 4WD only. It is accessible for off-road caravans and camper trailers.

Boat access: no access provided but canoes and kayaks can be launched from the bank.

Number of sites: 2 numbered sites. A maximum of 12 people are permitted per site.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car and off-road camper trailers.

Camp site surface: grass.

Facilities: none.

Open fires: allowed in existing fire pits (except when fire bans apply).

Generator use: permitted between 9.00am and 12.00pm and only if the noise level is less than 55 dB(A) measured at a distance of 7m from the generator.

Essentials to bring: drinking water and rubbish bags. Read more about before you visit.

Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Mobile phone coverage: very limited and unreliable.

Upcoming camping area availability