Alva Beach Tourist Park

🏕️ Alva Beach Tourist Park – Ayr QLD

PAID CAMP

📍 Description & Location

Situated about 15 km east of Ayr at 20–36 Braby Street, this lush beachfront park is tucked behind dunes and shaded by coconut palms and hibiscus hedges. It’s a short walk to the sand, offering a peaceful setting close to the Coral Sea.

🏞️ History

Family-owned and in the region for years, it blends tropical gardens with basic holiday camping and budget cabin options—ideal for coastal visitors and anglers.

🛁 Facilities and Amenities

• 🔌 Powered and unpowered grassy sites (some on slabs)

• 🚽 Toilets and hot showers cleaned daily

• 🚰 Potable drinking water taps

• 🍳 Fully equipped camp kitchen plus BBQ areas

• 🧺 Laundry facilities available

• 🛍️ On-site kiosk/store offering basic supplies

• 🏊 Sparkling saltwater swimming pool

• 🚤 Beach access with 4WD launch capabilities for fishing/crabbing

• ♻️ Dump point available for guests and public use

• 📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the park

• 🐾 Pet-friendly on selected sites (by arrangement)

🚐 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Accessible via sealed Beach Road/Braby Street and internal gravel paths

• ↔️ Spacious layout suitable for large campers with drive-through access

⭐ Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• ✨ Powered Sites: Tariff Rate 3

• ✨ Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 2(Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• 📞 Booking: Recommended—especially peak holiday periods

• 📍 Land Manager: Private/family operated

• 🏠 Site Type: Formal caravan park with cabins and powered/unpowered camping

• ⌛ Max Stay: Not publicly specified—check before booking

• 🐕 Pet Policy: Dogs allowed on site-dependent bookings

• ❌ Not required to be self-contained

• 🔑 After‑hours Access: Reception available during stay

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Commercial Hotel Ayr (~15 km): traditional pub meals and drinks

• 🍽️ Casual cafés and takeaway shops in Ayr township

⛺ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🏡 Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park (~10 km west): large park with pool and amenities

• 🌾 Free camping at Alva Beach for self-contained travellers (limited facilities)

🌟 Nearby Attractions

• 🌊 Alva Beach: fishing, beach walks, seasonal stinger-safe zones, and vehicle access

• 🏆 Proximity to Yongala wreck dive site and Burdekin River estuary

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🛍️ Basic grocery and supplies at on-site kiosk

• ⛽ Full services, supermarket, pharmacy, and fuel in Ayr (15 km)

🗣️ Reviews Summary

👍 Positive:

• 🌴 Lovely tropical setting with coconut palms and greenery

• 🧼 Clean pool, amenities, camp kitchen—well-maintained by management

• 🎣 Great access for fishing and beachside recreation, pet-friendly atmosphere

⚠️ Cautionary:

• 🌧️ Can fill up quickly during holiday seasons—booking advisable

• 📶 Wi‑Fi speeds and Telstra mobile reception may vary in cabins

❓ Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 🆘 Emergency: Dial 000

• 🏥 Nearest Hospital: Ayr Hospital (~15 km)

• ⛽ Fuel & Repairs: Available in Ayr

• 📶 Mobile: Telstra more reliable; Optus may be unreliable in places

• 📢 UHF Channels: Road—40, Emergency—5

✨ Final Note

Alva Beach Tourist Park offers an excellent coastal camping experience—beach access, palm-shaded sites, facilities including dump point, pool, and camp kitchen. Ideal for families, anglers, and pet travellers seeking seaside relaxation with convenient access to Ayr.