Currawinya National Park Budjiti Country Outback Queensland

Photo credit: Photo: Brett Roberts ©Qld Govt

Photo credit: Sherri Tanner-McAllister © Queensland Government

Myninya camping area

Enjoy peace and tranquillity in the heart of Currawinya National Park. Myninya camping area is ideal for bird watching, photography, and bushwalking.

Accessible by

  • High clearance 4WD

Camping area facilities

  • Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
  • Toilets (flush)
  • Tent camping
  • Camper trailer camping
  • Cold showers
  • Tent camping beside car
  • Walking
  • Scenic drive
  • Cultural and historic sites

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Camping area features: shady areas beside a semi-permanent waterhole in the heart of Currawinya National Park, where you can relax birdwatch and bushwalk.

Location: approximately 51km north-west from the ranger station.

Maps: Myninya camping area map (PDF, 598.6KB)

Access: the camping area can be reached by 4WD vehicle and off-road camper trailers in dry weather only.

Number of sites: unnumbered areas with separately defined sites.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car; off-road camper trailers.

Camp site surface: sand, dirt.

Facilities: Flushing toilet and cold shower.

Open fires: allowed (except when fire bans apply) but fuel stoves recommended.

Generator use: prohibited.

Essentials to bring: drinking water—at least seven litres of water per person, per day for drinking, cooking and washing. Local water is NOT suitable for drinking. Bring rubbish bags, and take all recyclables and rubbish with you when you leave. Bins are not provided. Bring your own untreated, clean mill off-cuts for firewood, or preferably bring a fuel or gas stove for cooking.

Bookings: book online. If you cannot book online, see camping bookings for other options.

It is advisable to contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads or phone 13 19 40 for road conditions and the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for weather conditions one week prior to travelling.

Mobile phone coverage: Is available at the Ranger station located in Currawinya National Park.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Currawinya safely and camp with care.

  • There are currently no park alerts for this park.