Henrietta Creek Camping Area in Wooroonooran, QLD — photo 1

Henrietta Creek Camping Area

Wooroonooran, QLD
CampgroundTent SiteAccessibleNo PetsCaravansBBQToilets

About this campsite

Henrietta Creek Camping Area is not just a place to camp and picnic—it's an outdoor adventure at your fingertip. It offers a rich, exploratory journey with an 800-meter scenic track between Henrietta Creek and Goolagan Creek. Along the route, walkers can observe aquatic wildlife such as platypuses and turtles while being surrounded by fascinating fig trees. The walk also extends to renowned sites like Wallicher Falls and Tchupala Falls. It's a perfect destination for those who value a vibrant camping experience framed by nature's wonders.

Henrietta Creek Camping Area is a tranquil destination imbued with natural charm. It offers diverse camping amenities, including tent and caravan sites, clean toilets, and convenient shelter sheds. Enhancing your outdoor experience, the facility also provides BBQ and picnic tables for family gatherings and social events under the open sky. Well-marked hiking trails, like the 800m Henrietta Creek to Goolagan Creek track, are a favorite among adventure and nature enthusiasts. These trails snake alongside the serene Henrietta Creek, offering you a unique opportunity to view a thriving aquatic ecosystem brimming with platypuses and turtles. Strategically positioned viewing areas along the pathways, notably the one by a waterhole halfway through, make for exceptional wildlife watching. The trails are also home to an array of fig trees that add to the site's botanical allure. The camping area grants easy access to additional exploration routes leading to Wallicher Falls and Tchupala Falls. All in all, Henrietta Creek Camping Area is an invigorating haven for campers, hikers, and nature lovers.

How to Get There

Adjacent to Palmerston Highway, 12km west of East Palmerston, on the northern side of the highway.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Caravans
Camping Area
Campground

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible
No Pets
Camping Fee

Other Features

National Park
Bin
Boil or treat all water before drinking
Self registration or pre-booked camping fees
Unknown feature
Walking
Use a fuel stove
Photo Opportunity
Campgrounds

Location

Henrietta Creek Camping AreaPalmerston Highway, Wooroonooran, QLD, 4860

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌤️
20° / 12°
💧 12%
FRI☁️
19° / 11°
SAT☁️
21° / 10°
💧 7%
SUN☁️
21° / 11°
💧 14%
MON🌦️
22° / 11°
💧 37%

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Today
20°·45%·14km/h
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19°·48%·12km/h
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21°·57%·12km/h
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Palmerston Highway

Wooroonooran, QLD 4860