Mackay Highlands Great Walk Mackay

Photo credit: Adam Creed © Qld Govt

Fern Flat walkers’ camp

Fern Flat walkers’ camp is located beside Broken River in Eungella National Park, where you may be able to spot a platypus.

Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle
  • Walk-in

Camping area facilities

  • Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
  • Toilets (non-flush)
  • Tent camping
  • Short walk to tent
  • Walking

Queensland National Parks Booking System Update

The new Queensland National Parks Booking Service is live for bookings.

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If you are making your first booking since 1 July 2024, a new customer account will be created automatically as part of your next booking. Please note your previous login credentials will no longer be valid.

Customers who have made a booking after 1 July 2024, please use your email address to reset your password to access your account.

More information about the new booking system

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

Camping area features: camp beside Broken River, where you may be able to spot a platypus.

Location: By foot: 10km one way from Pine Gove.  By road: 600m from Broken River day-use area, which is about 5km from Eungella township.

Access: walk-in, Mackay Highlands Great Walk campsite or conventional vehicle.

Number of sites: 2 sites. Maximum 4 people per site.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping.

Camp site surface: dirt.

Facilities: hybrid toilet in camping area. Nearby day-use area has toilet facilities, parking, information centre, picnic tables and gas barbecues. All water must be treated before human consumption.

Open fires: allowed in fire rings only (except when fire bans apply). Fuel stoves are recommended. Bring your own clean milled timber. For up to date fire ban information, visit fire.qld.gov.au.

Generators: not allowed.

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.

Bookings

Book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Mackay Highlands Great Walk safely and camp with care.