Hunters Gorge in Winton, QLD — photo 1

Hunters Gorge

Winton, QLD
At a glance
CampsiteFishing SpotToiletsTent SiteFire PlaceNo PetsRiver Fishing

About this campsite

Hunters Gorge is a prime destination for camping enthusiasts, situated by the scenic Mundawerra Waterhole on the Diamantina River. Especially appropriate for camper trailers, it's the perfect spot for enjoying breathtaking sunsets and the area's wealth of bird life. However, visitors should be aware of high winds and potentially changeable weather conditions such as rain and flooding. With the mandatory camping permit, you can embark on this unforgettable outdoor experience.

Enjoy spectacular sunsets and abundant bird life from the banks of the Diamantina River at Hunters Gorge camping area, Camping permits are required and fees apply. A camping tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site. Be alert and prepared for changes in weather. Even small amounts of rain on the park or in surrounding areas can cause floods at any time of year. If heavy rain or minor flooding occurs, move to higher ground

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

Tent Site
Campground

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee
No Pets

Other Features

Camp site surface: dirt
Non Drinking Water
Park Use Fee
Bring- all food & drinking water
National Park
Camp Trailers
sun protection
reliable torch
Walking
Canoeing Kayaking
No Generators
Open area without defined sites.
Fire Place
vehicle spares
Rough Road Conditions
rubbish bags
Bird Watching
Unknown feature
Pit toilet.
first aid kit
Tent camping beside vehicle; camper trailers.
Open fires permitted Fuel stoves recommended
Photo Opportunity
insect repellent
satellite phones & UHF radios recommended
River Fishing

Location

Hunters Gorge•Winton, QLD, 4735

Common questions about Hunters Gorge

What facilities does Hunters Gorge have?

Hunters Gorge has camp site surface: dirt, non drinking water, park use fee, fishing spot, bring- all food & drinking water and national park. That is the short list; 31 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 Hunters Gorge?

The record for Hunters Gorge lists "No Pets", 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 Hunters Gorge online?

We hold no online booking link for Hunters Gorge, 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 Hunters Gorge?

Hunters Gorge 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 Hunters Gorge

Facilities recorded for Hunters Gorge
FacilityOn site
Camp site surface: dirtYes
Non Drinking WaterYes
Park Use FeeYes
Fishing SpotYes
Bring- all food & drinking waterYes
National ParkYes
ToiletsYes
Tent SiteYes
Camp TrailersYes
sun protectionYes
reliable torchYes
WalkingYes
Canoeing KayakingYes
Camping FeeYes
No GeneratorsYes
Open area without defined sites.Yes
Fire PlaceYes
vehicle sparesYes
Rough Road ConditionsYes
rubbish bagsYes
Bird WatchingYes
Yes
Pit toilet.Yes
first aid kitYes
Tent camping beside vehicle; camper trailers.Yes
CampgroundYes
Open fires permitted Fuel stoves recommendedYes
Photo OpportunityYes
No PetsYes
insect repellentYes
satellite phones & UHF radios recommendedYes
River FishingYes

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