Mackay Highlands Great Walk Mackay

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Fern Flat walkers' camp

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 vehicles, but the camping area itself can be reached by foot only.

Accessible by

Conventional vehicle
Trail bike
Bicycle
Walk-in

Camping area facilities

Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
Toilets (non-flush)
Tent camping
Tent camping beside car
Short walk to tent
Walking
Canoeing and kayaking

Always check

Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
Your camping permit is booked.
Any park-specific camping information for Mackay Highlands Great Walk.
Visiting Mackay Highlands Great Walk safely for important safety information.

The self-service kiosk at this park has been decommissioned.

Visitors need to book their camping permit before they visit. Book online, at an over-the-counter booking office or by phone.

The Fern Flat camping area is located beside Broken River, Eungella National Park, where you may be able to spot a platypus. The camping area is suitable for tent camping, a short walk from your vehicle. Not suitable for camper trailers, caravans or motorhomes. Facilities include a hybrid toilet in camping area. The nearby day-use area has toilet facilities, information centre, picnic tables and gas barbecues. Mobile phone coverage is not available. The nearest mobile phone reception is at Sky Window day-use area.

Camping area features: camp beside Broken River, where you may be able to spot a platypus.

Location: 600m from Broken River day-use area, which is about 5km from Eungella township.

Access: can be reached by conventional vehicles, 600m along the gravel road.

Number of sites: 8 sites. Maximum 4 people per site.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping, a short walk from your vehicle.

Camp site surface: grass and dirt.

Facilities: hybrid toilet in camping area. Nearby day-use area has toilet facilities, information centre, picnic tables and gas barbecues. All water must be treated before human consumption.

Open fires: allowed in fire rings only (except when fire bans apply). Fuel stoves are recommended. Bring your own clean milled timber.

Generators: not allowed.

Essentials to bring: all food and drinking water, sturdy rubbish bags, insect repellent, sun protection, first-aid kit and reliable torch. Read more about before you visit.

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

Mobile phone coverage: not available. Nearest reception is at Sky Window day-use area and Eungella.

Upcoming camping area availability