Gum Hole Camping Area in Winton, QLD — photo 1

Gum Hole Camping Area

Winton, QLD
At a glance
CampgroundFire PlaceRiver FishingNo PetsFishing SpotToiletsTent Site

About this campsite

Gum Hole Camping Area, situated in the expansive Diamantina National Park, offers a truly unique camping experience amidst diverse landscapes, from weathered sandstone ranges to dune-fields. Created in 1992 from a former pastoral holding, the park is a sanctuary for a multitude of rare and threatened species. With strategic positioning along vital wetlands like Lake Constance and Hunters Gorge, Gum Hole offers campers the chance to witness an array of resident and migratory birds. In this camp, tranquility is redefined with coolibah tree shaded rest areas, creekside relaxation spots, and awe-inspiring sunsets.

This 507,000 hectare park is home to many rare and threatened species. Lake Constance and Hunters Gorge are important wetlands and support breeding populations of many resident and migratory birds. Diamantina National Park was formerly a pastoral holding and became a national park in 1992. It sweeps across highly weathered sandstone ranges in the east, down to the floodplains of the Diamantina River and its tributaries, then across Mitchell grass plains to dune-fields reminiscent of deserts further west.

How to Get There

4km south-east of Winton. Turn east at waypoint, 2km south of Winton on Winton Jundah Road. Continue on dirt road for 2km to campsite.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Campground
Tent Site

Facilities

Shade

Fees

Camping Fee

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

4WD Access Only
gas/fuel stove.
Photo Opportunity
Pit toilet
Non Drinking Water
torch
Bird Watching
Fire Place
National Park
Walking
rubbish bags
vehicle spare
Park Use Fee
Unknown feature
Suitable for tent beside vehicle
River Fishing
No Long Rigs
No Generators
all food
No Caravans
private
insect repellent
shaded
sun protection
Bring your own drinking water
sand sites
Canoeing Kayaking
first aid kit
Satelite phones & UHF radios
5 Seperate

Location

Gum Hole Camping Area•Winton, QLD, 4735

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
TUE☁️
34° / 24°
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WED🌦️
35° / 24°
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THU🌧️
36° / 23°
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FRI🌦️
29° / 24°
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SAT🌤️
35° / 22°
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Common questions about Gum Hole Camping Area

What facilities does Gum Hole Camping Area have?

Gum Hole Camping Area has 4wd access only, gas/fuel stove., photo opportunity, pit toilet, non drinking water and torch. That is the short list; 32 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 Gum Hole Camping Area?

No. The record for Gum Hole Camping 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 Gum Hole Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Gum Hole Camping 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 Gum Hole Camping Area?

Gum Hole Camping Area sits in Winton, 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 Gum Hole Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Gum Hole Camping Area
FacilityOn site
4WD Access OnlyYes
gas/fuel stove.Yes
Photo OpportunityYes
Pit toiletYes
Non Drinking WaterYes
torchYes
Bird WatchingYes
Fire PlaceYes
National ParkYes
WalkingYes
rubbish bagsYes
vehicle spareYes
Park Use FeeYes
Yes
Suitable for tent beside vehicleYes
River FishingYes
No Long RigsYes
No GeneratorsYes
all foodYes
No CaravansYes
privateYes
insect repellentYes
No PetsYes
shadedYes
Fishing SpotYes
sun protectionYes
Camping FeeYes
CampgroundYes
Bring your own drinking waterYes
sand sitesYes
ToiletsYes
ShadeYes
Tent SiteYes
Canoeing KayakingYes
first aid kitYes
Satelite phones & UHF radiosYes
5 SeperateYes

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
34°·34%·20km/h
Low–Moderate
Wed
35°·37%·19km/h
Low–Moderate
Thu
36°·34%·22km/h
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Gum Hole Camping Area