by Paul Curtis | Oct 5, 2019 | Cairns Outback, Cairns Outback, Camping
The wide-open spaces and big rivers of the area around Mount Garnet make for some great wilderness camping and yet some areas are mostly ‘virgin territory’ with National Parks camping areas that hardly anyone has been too, writes Paul Curtis. A few months ago I was...
by Elaine Seager | Sep 30, 2018 | Cairns Outback, Cairns Outback, Camping
After several hours of driving through the parched landscape of the Gulf Savannah country, the last thing you expect to see is a turquoise infinity pool with a swim up bar, but that’s exactly what you find on arrival at Cobbold Gorge. Cobbold Gorge is located on...
by Elaine Seager | Sep 22, 2018 | Cairns Outback, Cairns Outback, Camping
People come for miles to see the unusual volcanic lava tubes at Undara National Park in North Queensland but they are only part of the reason why a visit to Undara should be on your ‘to do list’. Undara is about a 3-4 hour drive west from Cairns or...
by Jodie Maynard | Sep 15, 2017 | Cairns Outback, Camping
With more and more people choosing to camp in the peace and quiet of the bush, its no surprise that camping at outback cattle stations is so popular. And Boonmoo Station is a top spot to stay. Boonmoo is about two hours drive north west of Cairns and close to the...
by Elaine Seager | Jul 17, 2016 | Cairns Outback, Camping
NOTE: Camping is no longer available at Wetherby Station (April 2020) It may feel like its a million miles away from anywhere but picturesque Wetherby Cattle Station is just outside Mt Molloy and close enough to Cairns for bush campers to get a weekend nature fix. ...
by Amanda Cranston | Jul 16, 2016 | Cairns Outback, Camping
Cattle stations the size of small countries are a uniquely Australian phenomenon and many of them allow camping. So if you want a true Aussie outback experience, head out into the wilderness and pitch your tent at an outback station.North Queensland has a number of...
