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Chillagoe Observatory & Eco Lodge

3 Ratings

Features

Popular

  • Pets Allowed
  • Toilets
  • Drinking Water
  • BBQ Areas
  • Powered sites
  • Showers
  • 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

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LYN PORTER, campsite manager, Anycamper since October 2025

This listing has been verified by the campsite manager and was last updated October 2025.

 

3 Reviews

Murri1
5 years ago

Great spot with campsites and cabins. Just a bit out of town but still close enough. Reasonable prices. Book early they’re popular on holidays.

Lewin W.
6 years ago

One of the most amazing experiences of my life. I had travelled all around Australia for the past 11 years and this was an unforgettable experience ! The owners were so accommodating, don’t bother ca... Read more

Simon L.
7 years ago

We arrived on Labor Day afternoon as everyone who'd been there for the long weekend had left. Ian, the very hospitable owner (who also put on the stargazing tours in the on-site Observatory) told us t... Read more

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Location

1 Hospital Ave,
Chillagoe,
Queensland

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Details

Listing type
Caravan Park
Allotted Site
Yes
Caravans
Yes
Cabins Available
Yes
Management
Independent
Phone
Website
Visit

Average temperature

January
L 22°C
H 31°C
February
L 21°C
H 31°C
March
L 21°C
H 30°C
April
L 19°C
H 29°C
May
L 17°C
H 27°C
June
L 15°C
H 25°C
July
L 14°C
H 25°C
August
L 14°C
H 26°C
September
L 16°C
H 29°C
October
L 18°C
H 31°C
November
L 19°C
H 32°C
December
L 21°C
H 32°C
Source: Meteostat

Closest

BT Prior

1.76 km

Chargefox (fast)

219.66 km

Four Mile Beach

222.10 km

Wangetti Beach

218.92 km

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