Tips for Caravaning and Camping in Tropical North Queensland 

DRIVE CAREFULLY
Many of the roads going into a National Park are dirt and sometimes sand. You will need to drive with caution and if you are driving a motorhome or campervan you will need to make sure you are legally allowed to drive it in these conditions as sometimes you may need a 4WD especially if there is water running across the road and tricky access.

SAFETY
Take a first aid kit. Make sure your camping equipment, vehicle and boat are in good working condition. The weather in this part of the country can be very changeable, so bring wet weather gear.

DRINKING WATER
Take your own water supply. If unsure about the quality of the available water from creeks or lakes, boil it for at least five minutes, filter it or treat it chemically before you drink it.

ANIMALS
Where walking tracks are provided, stay on them. Keep away from any wild animals, even seemingly harmless animals like kangaroos or possums. Avoid insect bites and stings.

FIRE
In many parks it is illegal to light a fire and you will need to bring your own gas cooktop.

SWIMMING
Creeks with stones are often extremely slippery and sometimes the creeks will have a swift hidden current especially if there is a waterfall.
Please be very careful and watch your step. Supervise your children at all times due to the many risks.

In an emergency call 000 OR from your GSM mobile phone try 112. Consider travelling with a satellite phone if there is not mobile coverage.