Cooloola Recreational Area in Kin Kin, QLD — photo 1

Cooloola Recreational Area

Kin Kin, QLD
At a glance
CampsiteTent SiteBeach FishingSwimmingNo PetsToiletsFishing Spot

About this campsite

Located between the coastal towns of Noosa Heads and Rainbow Beach, the Cooloola Recreational Area allows visitors to immerse themselves in nature's splendor. The area offers a wide array of activities, including, but not limited to, walking, driving, camping, picnics, swimming, canoeing, boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing. With multiple entry points and camping sites available, it beckons explorers who wish to experience the beauty and tranquility of a natural haven. Whether you're an adventure seeker or a nature lover, Cooloola Recreational Area invites you to partake in memorable experiences amidst its stunning landscapes.

Cooloola lies between the coastal towns of Noosa Heads and Rainbow Beach. Noosa Heads is about 155km (about a 3hr drive) and Rainbow Beach is about 240km (about a 3hr drive) north of Brisbane. Some of the activities that may be enjoyed in the recreation area are: Walking Driving Camping Picnic and day-use Swimming Canoeing Boating Fishing Viewing wildlife

How to Get There

National Parks Info Page

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Beach Fishing
Swimming
Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Camping Area

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Fees

Camping Fee

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

4X4 high clearance vehicles essential
Scenic waterways
Native fauna & fauna
Maximum 21 days
Sweeping beaches
Walking
remote bush & river camp sites
Oceanside
Unknown feature
tall forests
coloured sand cliffs.
High sand dunes
Freshwater lakes
Bird Watching
4wd beach driving
Great surf fishing
wildflower heaths.
Dry Access Only
Photo Opportunity
Paperbark swamps
sandblows.
Canoeing Kayaking
National Park
Park Use Fee

Location

Cooloola Recreational Area•Harrys Hut Road (End of), Kin Kin, QLD, 4565

Weather Forecast

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Common questions about Cooloola Recreational Area

What facilities does Cooloola Recreational Area have?

Cooloola Recreational Area has 4x4 high clearance vehicles essential, tent site, beach fishing, scenic waterways, native fauna & fauna and maximum 21 days. That is the short list; 32 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Are dogs allowed at Cooloola Recreational Area?

No. The record for Cooloola Recreational Area lists "No Pets", so dogs are not allowed here. That is common in national parks and conservation reserves, where the rule protects wildlife and other campers. If the dog is coming with you, look at the nearby sites on this page and check their rules before you drive out.

Can you book Cooloola Recreational Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Cooloola Recreational Area, 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 Cooloola Recreational Area?

Cooloola Recreational Area sits in Kin Kin, 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 Cooloola Recreational Area

Facilities recorded for Cooloola Recreational Area
FacilityOn site
4X4 high clearance vehicles essentialYes
Tent SiteYes
Beach FishingYes
Scenic waterwaysYes
Native fauna & faunaYes
Maximum 21 daysYes
Sweeping beachesYes
WalkingYes
Camping AreaYes
remote bush & river camp sitesYes
OceansideYes
ShadeYes
Yes
tall forestsYes
coloured sand cliffs.Yes
High sand dunesYes
Freshwater lakesYes
Bird WatchingYes
4wd beach drivingYes
Great surf fishingYes
wildflower heaths.Yes
Picnic TablesYes
Dry Access OnlyYes
SwimmingYes
Photo OpportunityYes
No PetsYes
Paperbark swampsYes
ToiletsYes
sandblows.Yes
Canoeing KayakingYes
Camping FeeYes
National ParkYes
Park Use FeeYes
Fishing SpotYes

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Harrys Hut Road (End of)

Kin Kin, QLD 4565

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Cooloola Recreational Area