CampgroundHidden gem
Cape Palmerston National Park camping
Ilbilbie, Queensland
Remote 4WD-only beachside camping about 115 km south-east of Mackay.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Book ahead
Cape Palmerston is reached by a high-clearance 4WD track from Ilbilbie via Greenhill. Camping is in Cape Creek, Windmill Bay and the eastern beach, with permits needed and a 22 night limit. Facilities are minimal and mobile coverage is poor.
Good to know
- High-clearance 4WD only
- Bring all your water, fuel and recovery gear
- Check tide times before driving on the beach
- Open
- Dry season best
- Getting there
- Gravel and sand 4WD tracks
- Vehicles
- 4WD only
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
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