Cockatoo Creek
Cockatoo Creek
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Cockatoo Creek offers an expansive camping area complete with diverse spots for every type of camper. It has amenities like toilets and a scenic creek ideal for paddling. Located on the north side of the creek, there's also a cosier, more secluded area for those seeking solitude. The site provides entertainment in the form of people-watching, particularly the amusing sight of fellow campers navigating the creek crossing, which is also captured and available for viewing on video.
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Cockatoo Creek•The Old Telegraph Track, Weipa, QLD, 4874
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The Old Telegraph Track
Weipa, QLD 4874