Tallowwood walkers’ camp
Tallowwood walkers’ camp is set within eucalypt woodland, dominated by blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis), brush box (Lophostemon confertus), flooded gum (Eucalyptus grandis) and tallowwood (Eucalyptus microcorys).
Accessible by
- Walk-in
Camping area facilities
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Tent camping
- Walking

Tallowwood walkers' camp.
Photo credit: Kieran Hoey, Queensland Government

Flooded gums and tree ferns are a feature of this part of the Great Walk.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown, Queensland Government
Walkers’ camp features: Tallowwood walkers’ camp is set within eucalypt woodland, dominated by blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis), brush box (Lophostemon confertus), flooded gum (Eucalyptus grandis) and tallowwood (Eucalyptus microcorys).
Location: Tallowwood walkers' camp is 28km one way from the Great Walk entrance and 17km one way from Wongai walkers’ camp.
Access: The walkers’ camp is only accessible by foot.
Number of sites: There are 6 camp sites within this walkers' camp. The maximum number of people who can stay at each camp site is 4.
Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping only.
Camp site surface: Dirt.
Facilities: Untreated drinking water and a toilet at the walkers’ camp. Platform seat provided at each camp site.
Open fires: Prohibited—use a fuel or gas stove only.
Generators: Prohibited.
Essentials to bring: Fuel or gas stove, water treatment tablets or purification kit, insect repellent, washing up basin, ground sheet to place under your tent to prevent wear, warm clothes and wet weather gear. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options. Book in advance for all weekends, public holidays and school holidays. Bookings can be made up to 12 months in advance.
Mobile phone coverage: Nil. For emergency communication advice, see essentials to bring.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Conondale Range Great Walk safely and camp with care.
- Mt Allan fire tower closed to climbing 22 May to 1 November 2023
- Planned upgrade to Booloumba Creek 1 camping area 1 February to 14 July 2023
- Planned maintenance to Sunday Creek Road 5–12 June 2023
- Booloumba Creek Road partial closure 31 May to 16 June 2023