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Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park Townsville

Photo credit: Briony Masters © Queensland Government

Camping area 2

Camping area 2 is located in an open grassy area next to a brackish waterhole, in the eastern section of the park. The waterhole is a land-locked creek inundated by saltwater during spring tides.

Accessible by

Camping area facilities

Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
Generators allowed (conditions apply)
Tent camping
Camper trailer camping
Tent camping beside car

Camping area 2.

Photo credit: Queensland Government

Features: open grassy area next to a land-locked creek inundated by salt water during spring tides, known locally as 'brackish waterhole'.

Location: in the eastern section of the park.

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 small boats can be launched from the bank of the creek.

Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites. A maximum of 15 people are permitted in the camping area.

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

Camp site surface: grass.

Facilities: individual fire rings.

Open fires: allowed in fire rings only (except when fire bans apply).

Generator use: permitted between 8.00am and 12.00 noon 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.

Upcoming camping area availability