Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas

Lockhart, QLD

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Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas

Lockhart, QLD

Tour / ActivityToiletsNo Pets

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About this activity

Kutini-Payamu Iron Range National Park offers camping areas nestled in the rainforest alongside the Claudie River, providing a tranquil environment ideal for birdwatching. The area is characterized by its shade and shelter, offering respite from the sun. Often lively during holidays, it's recommended to book early to secure a spot at one of the park's three campgrounds, complete with facilities such as a drop toilet at Cook's Hut.

A shady and sheltered area in the rainforest on the bank of the Claudie River—a great spot for birdwatching

How to Get There

35km north of the Archer River Roadhouse, turn east onto Portland Road. Drive 97km to Lockhart River Road. Continue to Rainforest (3.9km), Cooks Hut (4.8km) and Gordon Creek (5.5km) camping areas.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Camping Area

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

Campgrounds

23km to Chilli Beach

Generators Allowed

Rough Road Conditions

Unknown feature

Bird Watching

"No facilities

Dry Access Only

"Rainforest

Walking

4wd access along well graded gravel road

3 relative close campgrounds:-

Drop Toilet at Cook's Hut

Park Use Fee

Cook's Hut & Gordon Creek

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo

TODAY🌦️

27° / 22°

💧 76%

TUE🌦️

26° / 22°

💧 88%

WED🌦️

25° / 21°

💧 92%

THU🌧️

26° / 22°

💧 78%

FRI🌦️

27° / 23°

💧 84%

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