Cockatoo Creek
Cockatoo Creek
About this campsite
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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Is Cockatoo Creek free to camp at?
We have Cockatoo Creek in Weipa, QLD recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.
What facilities does Cockatoo Creek have?
Cockatoo Creek has walking, bird watching, beware of crocodiles, generators allowed, pets welcome and tent site. That is the short list; 15 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 Cockatoo Creek?
The record for Cockatoo Creek 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 Cockatoo Creek online?
We hold no online booking link for Cockatoo Creek, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Cockatoo Creek?
Cockatoo Creek sits in Weipa, 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 Cockatoo Creek
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Yes | |
| Walking | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Beware of crocodiles | Yes |
| Generators Allowed | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| No Long Rigs | Yes |
| No Swimming | Yes |
| Dry Access Only | Yes |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
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The Old Telegraph Track
Weipa, QLD 4874