Campground
Broken River campground, Eungella
Eungella National Park, Queensland
Bush camp in rainforest above Mackay, with wild platypus in the river at dusk.
- Price
- Nightly fee
- Booking
- Book ahead
A small campground in Eungella National Park near the Broken River, one of the most reliable places in Australia to see platypus in the wild. Dawn and dusk are the best times. Rainforest walks start nearby.
Good to know
- Stay quiet at the viewing platform for platypus
- Bring insect repellent
- Nights are cool at altitude
- Best time
- April to October
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed mountain road from Mackay, steep and winding
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- BBQ
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Drinking water
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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