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Teamsters Memorial Park

Craiglie, QLD
At a glance
Rest AreaDrinking WaterToiletsPets Welcome

About this rest area

Teamsters Memorial Park pays tribute to the 1877 pioneers who established Port Douglas. This welcoming and spacious park provides lush shade and ample room, accommodating any size rig. Visitors can unwind and reflect on history, replicating the rest that the original teamsters and their beasts enjoyed during their pioneering efforts.

Teamsters Memorial Park is a spacious green oasis dedicated to the pioneering founders of Port Douglas established in 1877. It's a tranquil and serene stopover spot where early settlers once rested their teams. The park offers plenty of space and shade, accommodating visitors of all interests and activity levels. It's a testament to both human and animal endurance, making it a part of Port Douglas' rich historical fabric. Experience the calm energy and peaceful vibe of Teamsters Memorial Park - a relaxing break for travelers and a living tribute to our pioneers.

How to Get There

Southern side of Craiglie and western side of Captain Cook Highway.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Toilets

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
No Fires

Other Features

Day Use Area
Bin
Level parking areas
Historic site
Mobile Phone Coverage
Unknown feature
Day Rest Area

Location

Teamsters Memorial Park•Davidson Street, Craiglie, QLD, 4877

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Common questions about Teamsters Memorial Park

What facilities does Teamsters Memorial Park have?

Teamsters Memorial Park has day use area, drinking water, bin, picnic tables, level parking areas and historic site. That is the short list; 10 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Teamsters Memorial Park?

The record for Teamsters Memorial Park lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Teamsters Memorial Park online?

We hold no online booking link for Teamsters Memorial Park, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Teamsters Memorial Park?

Teamsters Memorial Park sits in Craiglie, QLD. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Teamsters Memorial Park

Facilities recorded for Teamsters Memorial Park
FacilityOn site
Day Use AreaYes
Drinking WaterYes
BinYes
Picnic TablesYes
Level parking areasYes
Historic siteYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
ToiletsYes
Yes
Pets WelcomeYes
Day Rest AreaYes
No FiresYes

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Davidson Street

Craiglie, QLD 4877

Teamsters Memorial Park