Misty Mountains wilderness tracks Tropical North Queensland

Navigation skills required

Tracks are remote and can be indistinct in places—all visitors must be experienced and carry maps and navigation equipment. Photo credit: © Steven Nowakowski

Stinging trees, lawyer vine, guinea grass and giant bramble can encroach on tracks where the canopy has been disturbed—appropriate protective clothing should be worn. Photo credit: © Steven Nowakowski

Hinson Creek camping area

Hinson Creek camping area features a small level clearing in the rainforest near Hinson Creek, identified by a timber totem.

Accessible by

Bicycle
Walk-in

Camping area facilities

Tent camping

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Camping area features: a small level clearing in the rainforest near Hinson Creek, identified by a timber totem. If the designated clearing is overgrown, you can camp off the track in another suitable site.

Location: on Cannabullen Creek track, at its junction with Cardwell Range track—2.1km from Hinson Creek trailhead or 16.9km from Cardwell Range trailhead. If walking Cannabullen Creek track from the south it is 5km from Carter Creek camping area or 11.5km from Cochable Creek camping area.

Access: the camping area can be reached on foot or by mountain bike only.

Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 10 people.

Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in or cycle-in camping.

Camp site surface: dirt.

Facilities: none.

Open fires: not allowed. Fuel stoves are recommended.

Generators: prohibited.

Essentials to bring: drinking water, food, rubbish bags, insect repellent and a fuel stove. Read more about before you visit.

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

Mobile phone coverage: not available.

Upcoming camping area availability