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Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas

Lockhart, QLD
CampgroundToiletsNo Pets

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About this campsite

Kutini-Payamu Iron Range National Park offers camping areas nestled in the rainforest alongside the Claudie River, providing a tranquil environment ideal for birdwatching. The area is characterized by its shade and shelter, offering respite from the sun. Often lively during holidays, it's recommended to book early to secure a spot at one of the park's three campgrounds, complete with facilities such as a drop toilet at Cook's Hut.

A shady and sheltered area in the rainforest on the bank of the Claudie Riverβ€”a great spot for birdwatching

How to Get There

35km north of the Archer River Roadhouse, turn east onto Portland Road. Drive 97km to Lockhart River Road. Continue to Rainforest (3.9km), Cooks Hut (4.8km) and Gordon Creek (5.5km) camping areas.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Camping Area

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

Campgrounds
23km to Chilli Beach
Generators Allowed
Rough Road Conditions
Unknown feature
Bird Watching
"No facilities
Dry Access Only
"Rainforest
Walking
4wd access along well graded gravel road
"
3 relative close campgrounds:-
Drop Toilet at Cook's Hut
Park Use Fee
Cook's Hut & Gordon Creek

Location

Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areasβ€’Portland Road, Lockhart, QLD, 4871

Weather Forecast

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SAT🌦️
26Β° / 21Β°
πŸ’§ 96%
SUN🌦️
27Β° / 22Β°
πŸ’§ 12%
TODAY☁️
27Β° / 21Β°
πŸ’§ 2%
TUE🌦️
27Β° / 22Β°
πŸ’§ 6%
WED🌦️
27Β° / 22Β°
πŸ’§ 18%

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Portland Road

Lockhart, QLD 4871

Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas