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Dalhunty River Camping Area

Weipa, QLD
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CampgroundSwimmingTent SitePets Welcome

About this campsite

The Dalhunty River Camping Area is a nature-laden destination perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The site boasts of a shallow river with a firm base and pleasant cascades, adding to the charm of the serene surrounding. The camping area is ideal for relaxation, bird watching, and exploration. Visitors can also enjoy activities such as fishing or simply bask in the tranquil environment. It's a fantastic retreat away from the city's hustle and bustle.

How to Get There

On The Old Telegraph Track 12 Km north Ducie Creek 12 Km siuth Dalhunty River

What this place offers

Activities

Swimming

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Camping Area

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Beware of crocodiles
Bird Watching
No Long Rigs
Free Overnight Camp
Generators Allowed
Dry Access Only
Unknown feature
Camp Trailers
Photo Opportunity
Walking
Campgrounds

Location

Dalhunty River Camping Area•The Old Telegraph Track, Weipa, QLD, 4874

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
28° / 16°
💧 16%
TUE🌦️
29° / 16°
💧 61%
WED🌦️
29° / 16°
💧 39%
THU🌦️
24° / 14°
💧 55%
FRI🌦️
26° / 14°
💧 51%

Common questions about Dalhunty River Camping Area

What facilities does Dalhunty River Camping Area have?

Dalhunty River Camping Area has beware of crocodiles, bird watching, swimming, tent site, no long rigs and free overnight camp. That is the short list; 14 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 Dalhunty River Camping Area?

The record for Dalhunty River Camping Area 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 Dalhunty River Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Dalhunty River Camping Area, 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.

Where is Dalhunty River Camping Area?

Dalhunty River Camping Area 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 Dalhunty River Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Dalhunty River Camping Area
FacilityOn site
Beware of crocodilesYes
Bird WatchingYes
SwimmingYes
Tent SiteYes
No Long RigsYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Generators AllowedYes
Dry Access OnlyYes
Camping AreaYes
Yes
Camp TrailersYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Photo OpportunityYes
WalkingYes
CampgroundsYes

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
28°·36%·21km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
29°·38%·22km/h
Low–Moderate
Wed
29°·20%·27km/h
Low–Moderate
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The Old Telegraph Track

Weipa, QLD 4874

Dalhunty River Camping Area