Campground Spotlight: Lake Tinnaroo

Places to take your camper trailer Campground Spotlight: Lake Tinaroo Camping, fishing, skiing, bushwalking, and more – Lake Tinaroo has it all Located around the back of a dam in Danbulla State Forest, Lake Tinaroo is one of those spots the locals talk about. Popular for swimmers, skiers, fishing Barra (permit requried), red clawing, bird watching, and picnickers alike.  Fishing at Lake Tinaroo Fishing at Lake Tinaroo is on a Tinaroo Dam. Constructed in 1958 on Barrow river, it hold 436,500 lega litres of water, and has an average depth of 13 metres. Fishing here can be quite the experience either on a boat or just straight from the banks.  Most know for the Barramundi and Red Claw, Lake Tinaroo also has a healthy stock of Sooty Grunter, Fork-tailed catfish, archerfish, bony bream, silver parch, Sleepy cod and others. Unfortunately, Tilpia were illegally introduced here, and have established themselves. You should destroy this pest species if caught. (and in fact it is illegal to release them back into the lake if caught. ) A permit is required to fish within Lake Tinaroo. They can be purchased from a QLD post office, Government fisheries website or at the Kairi store. Under 18’s are free! Boating Access: There are no restrictions – and several concrete boat ramps available.  Camping with a Camper Trailer Camper Trailer Campgrounds There is a range of accommodations around Lake Tinaroo and in the various towns across this vast tablelands. There are 5 main camping areas along the 28km Danbulla road. Platypus camping area Nested under towering hoop pines, this waterfront camping area overlooks the dam wall and has beautiful lake views. You’ll find plenty of shade to set up camp in. The hoop pines here are more than 40 years old and supply high quality plantation timber for plywood, furniture and flooring. Getting There Platypus camping area is in Danbulla State Forest, on the central part of the Atherton Tableland, 70km (1.5hrs) from Cairns. The camping area is 4km from the western entrance and 24km from the eastern entrance, on Danbulla Road. Most of Danbulla Road is unsealed but it is accessible to all vehicles. You can also get to the camping area by boat. Book Here Downfall Creek camping area Nestled on the banks of Lake Tinaroo, you’ll have endless water views from your camp site. After you’ve set up camp, spend the day on the water, fishing, waterskiing and swimming, or check out the 2.4km Regeneration walk that leads to the Kauri Creek camping area. Getting There Downfall Creek camping area is in Danbulla State Forest, on the central part of the Atherton Tableland, 70km (1.5hrs) from Cairns. The camping area is 7km from the western entrance and 21km from the eastern entrance, on Danbulla Road. Most of Danbulla Road is unsealed but it is accessible to all vehicles. You can also get to the camping area by boat Book Here School Point camping area Set up camp in this peaceful camping area that has stunning lake and forest views and rich birdlife. Swim, canoe and fish from this camping area, or jump in your 4WD and explore the feature-packed Danbulla Drive. Enjoy a cool rainforest walk, or take in the stunning views from the Gillies lookout. Remember to take your lunch because there are quaint picnic areas scattered along the drive. Getting There School Point camping area is in Danbulla State Forest, on the central part of the Atherton Tableland, 70km (1.5hrs) from Cairns. The camping area is 1km from Danbulla Road, 16km from the western entrance and 12km from the eastern entrance, on Danbulla Road. Most of Danbulla Road is unsealed but it is accessible to all vehicles. You can also get to the camping area by boat. Book Here Fong-On Bay camping area Explore the park from you camp in this large, open area against a backdrop of rolling hills, forests and pine plantations. If you’re travelling with a large family or group of friends you’ll find plenty of space to set up on this water-flanked peninsula. Most sites have water access and all have stunning views of the lake and beyond. Getting There Fong-On Bay camping area is in Danbulla State Forest, on the central part of the Atherton Tableland, 70km (1.5hrs) from Cairns. The camping area is 4.7km from Danbulla Road, 16.5km from the western entrance and 11.5km from the eastern entrance, on Fong-On Bay access road off Danbulla Road. Most of Danbulla Road is unsealed but it is accessible to all vehicles. You can also get to the camping area by boat. Book Here

Location Spotlight: The Gorge

Camping Location Spotlight: The Gorge Looking for a great spot to take your camper trailer? The Gorge Camping Reserve it’s one of those places, you’ve only ever hard about it through word of mouth, but can never remember the name when your planning a trip away.  A privately owned bush camping reserve, that even has a couple of toilets and bush style showers. The owners always limit the number of campers allowed to stay at any one time, so you can rest assured you will have a nice private area to set up camp. Address: 51 Gorge Rd, Charlwood QLD 4309Phone: (07) 5526 0683 Visit The Gorge Website Campfires Are Allowed Amenities Showers and Toilets available. Bring own Drinking water & firewood Powered Sites Are not available at this site. Bush Camping at it’s finest Bush camping is all about relaxing and letting the kids explore. With a huge frontage onto the lake you can bring you inflatbles and spend your days lazying by the water.  Plus remember – while bush camping you are sharing your space with Australia’s wonderful wildlife – so be prepared for spiders and other creepy crawly’s!  If you want to check out this amazing spot check out their website and book your next camping trip at The Gorge!

Top 10 Places in Australia to take your camper trailer

Platinum Campers Top 10 Places in Australia to take your camper trailer Ready to Explore in your new Camper? Learn More Here’s the Platinum Camper Trailer and Caravan’s State-by-State wrap on some of our best known camper trailer spots. This is just but a small samples of what Australia has to offer – there are so many more than just these 10, but this will wet your appetite and possibly introduce you to some locations that are not so well known. Let’s face it; anywhere you can camp in your camper trailer is going to be better than a day in the office. Bribie Island – QLD Camp behind the dunes on the Ocean Beach, and enjoy fantastic opportunities to boat, fish and explore.  Bribie Island National Park and Recreation Area, just a short drive from Brisbane offers a variety of coastal camping experiences, some accessible by high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle, others accessible by boat. Camping permits are required and fees apply. A tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site. Website Link Kilcowera Station – qld Kilcowera station is located a 14-hour drive from Brisbane and offers up a genuine outback experience. Throughout the area, there are plenty of places to make camp with your camper trailer. One of the most scenic spots at Kilcowera Station is the Cardenyabba lagoon. This area of natural beauty is the perfect place to spend an afternoon kayaking or catching yabbies. Spend your day exploring the 120,000 acre Station. As with most Outback destinations, the night sky is not affected by light pollution. There is nothing quite as Australian as enjoying a cold one next to a roaring campfire under the stars.  Website Link Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park – sa The lowest natural point in mainland Australia can be found in Lake Eyre, approximately 15 m below sea level. Lake Eyre is also the largest salt lake in the country, however nowadays, it’s rarely ever full. Even just to see a small flood in the lake, you may have to wait three years. This is because the amount of water that fills the lake is dependent on the intensity of the rainfall in the surrounding areas. But the lake still makes our list because it offers a unique camping experience, where you can try for yourself at one of two campgrounds within the park: Halligan Bay and Muloorina Station Bore. Website Link TALBOTVILLE HISTORIC TOWNSHIP CAMPING AREA – VIC Speak of Victoria and we immediately think High Country… a place that is the 4X4 Mecca of Australia. I could fill a book with descriptions of magic campsites around here. So let’s just drill down to the best one. Talbotville – an abandoned gold mining town north-west of Dargo, best accessible by 4WD only and literally surrounded by endless days of tracks. The town is long gone, leaving a perfect level green grassed camping area beside the most pristine river, the Crooked River. If there was a campsite in heaven, this would be it! Website Link Ayers Rock Campground – NT Nothing screams Australian outback more than Uluru. One of the best places for those touring with their trailer camper in the Australian Outback is the Kata Tjuta National Park. Set against the warm red sands of the desert, Ayers Rock Campground is the perfect place to pitch up and explore some of the finest Outback scenery in the world. The campsite is located just 15 km from Uluru and plenty of desert oaks provide shade from the heat of the day. Located over 1500 kilometres from Adelaide, this stunning destination definitely requires a camper trailer fit for purpose. Hardcore drivers would be able to reach it after a solid 17-hour drive. But it is better to split the journey between several days and enjoy what the heart of Australia has to offer along the way. Website Link Niggly Cave, Junee Cave State Reserve, TAS Calling all explorers! The Junee Cave is just far enough off the beaten track that it’s less popular among the tourists, but in reality, it’s not even 100 km out from Hobart. This large cave system, consisting of nearly 300 caves, is a great choice if you want to feel as though you’ve got the entire place to yourself.  For bragging rights, don’t miss Niggly Cave, Australia’s deepest cave at 375 m deep. What’s more, Tasmania’s first national park, Mount Field National Park, is only 5 km away in the nearby town of Maydena where you’ll find the Land of the Giants Caravan Park. With plenty of campsites suitable for tents, campers, and caravans, you’ll feel right at home at this serviced camping and caravan park. Website Link 1770, QLD The town of 1770 is found on the Queensland coast between Rockhampton and Bundaberg. It has two good caravan parks – one on the shores of Bustard Bay and one that is a 10-min walk to the pristine surf beach. Eurimbula National Park, just before the town, has two waterside camping opportunities at Middle Beach and Bustard Bay. If you are into boating and fishing these are the picks. A few kilometres south of 1770 is Deepwater National Park with numerous camping opportunities tucked amongst the shade trees just 5-mins walk from the surf beach which you will have all to yourself. Website Link The Pinnacles, Nambung National Park, WA Until space travel to Mars becomes a reality, a trip to the Pinnacles will have to do. The vastness of the land, the jagged rock formations, and the yellow sand are convincing enough to make us feel as though we’ve been transported into outer space (without the deadly side effects). For an even more eerie experience, visit this desert in the late afternoon to see the sun cast strange shadows on the sand. Although there are no campsites in the park, there are accommodation options in the nearby town of Cervantes, like RAC Cervantes Holiday Park. Website Link Simpson Desert Regional Reserve, SA This breathtakingly beautiful desert landscape