Wongi Waterholes camping area
Wongi Waterholes camping area features camping amongst the eucalypt forest near the edges of the Wongi waterholes. Simply relax by the waterholes observing the abundant wildlife.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Camping area facilities
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Cold showers
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Mountain biking
- Horseriding
- Scenic drive
- Trail bike riding
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Dogs permitted (on leash)
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Photo credit: Nicole Wattz © Queensland Government
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Photo credit: Sophia Levy © Queensland Government
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Camp among open forest at Wongi Waterholes camping area.
Photo credit: Brian Tighe, Queensland Government.
Features: camp amongst the eucalypt forest near the edges of the Wongi waterholes. Simply relax by the waterholes observing the abundant wildlife. Enjoy an easy walk on the trail along the water's edge, or go canoeing on the tranquil waters.
Location: turn off Warrah Road onto Access Road and follow directional signage to the camping or day-use area. Parking is available next to your camp site or at the day-use area.
Map:
Access: the camping area can be reached by two-wheel-drive vehicle in dry weather conditions. It is accessible for trailers; caravans; campervans, and motor homes.
Caution: the access roads can be severely corrugated.
Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 100 people at the site.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car; caravans; camper trailers; motor homes; large groups.
Camp site surface: bare earth.
Facilities:
- Tank water (limited supply, treat before using).
- Toilets (flushing). Do not empty chemical toilets into this facility.
- Showers (untreated water, cold only).
- Picnic tables.
- No bins. You must take your rubbish with you.
Open fires: prohibited. Fuel or gas stoves are recommended.
Generator use:
- Low decibel generators (65dB(A), when measured at 7 meters from the generator, are permitted.
- Owners must be present when generator is in use.
- Please consider neighbours especially at night.
- Hours of use are 9am - 7pm.
- Medical exemptions are allowed.
Read Generator use page for more information
Essentials to bring: drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent.
Mobile phone coverage: is not reliable in Wongi State Forest. The nearest reliable mobile phone reception is at the junction of Warrah Road and Warrah Top Road.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Wongi safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.