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Platypus Bush Camp

14 Ratings

Features

Popular

  • Toilets
  • Drinking Water
  • BBQ Areas
  • Swimming
  • Allows fires

Popular

  • Pets Allowed
  • Free
  • Toilets
  • Drinking Water
  • BBQ Areas
  • Powered sites
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Allows fires

Activities

  • Water slide
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Walking Trails
  • 4WD Trails
  • Bar

Type

  • Next to car
  • Allotted Site
  • Short walk to car
  • Caravans
  • Camper Trailers
  • Glamping
  • Cabins Available
  • Pub

For Kids

  • Jumping pillow
  • Horse riding
  • Kids play park
  • Organised kids activities
  • TAWK Supporters

Ownership

  • National Parks
  • State Forest
  • Independent
  • BIG4
  • Kui Parks
  • Aspen Parks
  • Discovery Holiday Parks
  • Family Parks
  • Reflections
  • Top Parks
  • NRMA
  • Holiday Haven
  • Ingenia

Access

  • Hike in
  • Car
  • 4WD only
  • Disabled Access

Other

  • Firewood for sale
  • Boat Ramp Nearby
  • Wifi
  • Phone Reception
  • Dump Spot
  • Garbage
  • Swimming pool
  • Water (Non Drinking)
  • Laundry
  • Coffee Nearby
  • Boat Cleaning Facilities
  • Cafe onsite
  • 4WD beach driving

 

14 Reviews

Guest A.
3 months ago
Ali
3 months ago

Such a wonderful secluded spot. Bush, creek. Swimming holes and lovely camp-sites

Aoife
3 years ago

Great experience at the camp. Very natural campsite with waterfall showers & a swimming pool (area) in the river. Wax’s was so welcoming and friendly. Definitely recommend to anyone and extremely clos... Read more

Darcy
3 years ago

Ultimate bush camp!

Sam C.
4 years ago

Cool place to check out, wazza has run the place for over 30 years. Very small camping area, so get in early. You definitely get to know your neighbours.. Cold showers, toilets didn’t really flush to well. And no lighting in them. $25 for a night for two people

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Top Questions

Barb S. 6 years ago
Question:

Can we bring our small dog?

Answer:
Barb S. 6 years ago
Question:

Can we bring our small dog?

Answer:
Eva M. 7 years ago
Question:

Hi there, is this campgroynd suitable for camper trailers? And are there any hot showers? Cheers

Answer:

Yes, you’ll be fine. by Mike W.

Answer:

We were there a week ago and the hot showers were broken at the time. Hopefully fixed soon. There was plenty of space for our bus so camp trailer should be fine . by Sarina W.

Answer:

Location

Gorge Road,
Finch Hatton 4756,
Queensland

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Listing type
Campsite
Caravans
Yes
Cabins Available
Yes
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Website
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Average temperature

January
L 24°C
H 31°C
February
L 24°C
H 30°C
March
L 23°C
H 29°C
April
L 21°C
H 27°C
May
L 18°C
H 24°C
June
L 15°C
H 22°C
July
L 14°C
H 22°C
August
L 14°C
H 23°C
September
L 17°C
H 26°C
October
L 20°C
H 28°C
November
L 22°C
H 30°C
December
L 23°C
H 31°C
Source: Meteostat

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