Eungella National Park Mackay

One slip can change your life

Take extreme care around cascades and fast-flowing water at Finch Hatton Gorge. Tragically, people have died in accidents around the Finch Hatton Gorge area. Many more have been seriously injured―including spinal injuries. These incidents are specifically due to slipping on the wet slippery rocks and steep wet slopes and jumping into water holes. Please take warnings seriously and do not enter a restricted access area.

Photo credit: © Lennan Whiting

Cedar Grove track, Eungella National Park

Araleun Cascades, Finch Hatton Gorge, Eungella National Park

Broken River camping area

Nestled next to Broken River (where you may be able to spot a platypus), the Broken River camping area is set in open bushland adjacent to farmland.

Accessible by

Conventional vehicle

Camping area facilities

Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
Generators allowed (conditions apply)
Toilets (non-flush)
Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
Tent camping
Caravan camping
Camper trailer camping
Campervan camping
Motor home camping
Tent camping beside car
Walking

Queensland National Parks Booking System Update

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Always check

Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
Your camping permit is booked.
Any park-specific camping information for Eungella.
Visiting Eungella safely for important safety information.

Visitors need to book their camping permit before they visit. Book online, at an over-the-counter booking office or by phone.

Mobile Phone reception is available at Eungella township or at Sky Window.

Location: travel on Eungella Dam Road from Eungella township to Broken River, approximately 5km. Turn left 20m before crossing the Broken River bridge. The camping area is 200m from the Broken River visitor area facilities.

Map: Broken River camping area (PDF, 222.1KB)

Access: can be reached by 2WD vehicle.

Camping area features: open plan camping area suitable for small groups.

Number of sites: 8 un-numbered camp sites, maximum 10 people per site.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car; medium sized caravans; camper trailers; campervans; (small) motorhomes.

Camp site surface: grass and dirt.

Facilities: toilets (non-flush) are provided in the camping area. All water must be treated before human consumption.

Open fires: allowed in fire rings only (except when fire prohibitions and fire bans apply). Fuel stoves are recommended. Bring your own clean milled timber.

Generator use: only generators that operate at or below 65dB(A) are allowed. Generators may be operated between 9.00am and 8.00pm only.

Essentials to bring: all food and drinking water, sturdy rubbish bags, insect repellent, sun protection, first-aid kit and reliable torch. Read more about before you visit.

Mobile phone coverage: not available. Nearest reception is at Sky Window day-use area and Eungella township.