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Photo credit: Adam Creed © Qld Govt

Camping on the Mackay Highlands Great Walk

Photo of campers at Denham Range.

Campers at Denham Range.

Photo credit: © Qld Govt

Tranquil rainforest, community charm and dramatic landscapes make camping along this great walk unforgettable.

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

There are walkers' camps at Fern Flat (Broken River), Crediton Hall, Denham Range and Moonlight Dam. All have access to toilets and water (treat before drinking).

Fern Flat is accessible only to walkers, but there are car-accessible camps at Crediton Hall and 4WD-accessible camps at Denham Range and Moonlight Dam.

Camping permits are required and fees apply.

Other accommodation

Motel-style accommodation and self-contained cabins are available in Eungella, Finch Hatton and Broken River. See tourism information links for more information.

Park-specific conditions

Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.

  • Fern Flat walkers' camp

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    The Fern Flat camping area is located beside Broken River, where you may be able to spot a platypus. The nearby Broken River day-use area can be reached by conventional…

  • Crediton Hall walkers' camp

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    While away the days at this popular camping area managed by the Mackay Regional Council. It is sprawled along both banks of the North Kennedy River.

  • Denham Range walkers' camp

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    Denham Range camping area offers cool breezes and views from the mountain ridge.

  • Moonlight Dam walkers' camp

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    Moonlight Dam camping area within Homevale National Park is located on the edge of Moonlight Dam—a popular place for birds to drink at dusk.