Etty Bay Caravan Park & Cabins

🏕️ Etty Bay Caravan Park & Cabins — Etty Bay QLD

PAID CAMP

🚩 Description & Location

• 📍 Beachfront caravan park where rainforest meets sand and cassowaries often wander through camp.

• 🗺️ Situated on The Esplanade, Etty Bay, about 15 minutes south of Innisfail and roughly 90 minutes south of Cairns.

🪶 History

• 🪸 Located on the traditional lands of local Indigenous custodians.

• 🏗️ The park has been in operation for decades, with recent upgrades to cabins and amenities under Escape Parks management.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• 🛏️ Air-conditioned cabins, powered and unpowered caravan/camping sites.

• 🧺 Laundry, clean amenities block, small playground, public BBQs, limited kiosk/general store.

• ♻️ No dump point on-site — nearest is in Innisfail.

• 💧 Potable water status not listed.

🚗 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Fully sealed road access via The Esplanade.

• ⛰️ Some camping sites have gentle slopes due to surrounding terrain.

🏕️ Stay Information (as at August 2025)

• 📅 Booking needs: Recommended — online booking available

• 🏢 Managing body: Escape Parks (leasehold)

• 🛖 Site type: Cabins, powered, and unpowered sites

• 🚫 Pet policy: Dogs not permitted due to cassowary habitat

• 🚪 Gate/access info: Open entry, site allocation upon booking

• 📞 Contact information: Phone (07) 4063 2314 | Email ettybay@escapeparks.com.au | Website available via Escape Parks

• 🚐 Self-containment: Grey water collection required — disposal at Innisfail dump point

💲 Price/s Reported

Official site rates (valid Aug 2025):

• 🔌 Powered campsite (2 adults & 2 children): from $59 per night

• 🏕️ Unpowered campsite (2 adults & 2 children): from $49 per night

• ➕ Add-ons: Additional children from $8/night, additional adults from $12/night

Travel blog pricing (June 2023 snapshot):

• 🏕️ Unpowered sites from $35 per night

• 🔌 Powered sites from $45 per night

(Seasonal variations may apply)These prices are sourced and may not be accurate, contact campsite management for verification

📝 Reviews Summary

✅ Positives:

• 🦤 Unique cassowary sightings right at camp.

• 🌊 Scenic beachfront location with rainforest backdrop.

• 🤝 Friendly and helpful park staff.

• 🚿 Upgraded amenities block.

• 😌 Quiet and relaxing atmosphere outside peak times.

⚠️ Cautions:

• 🦟 High mosquito activity — repellents recommended.

• 🪵 Limited privacy between some sites.

• 🛒 Supplies limited on-site — plan trips to Innisfail for groceries and fuel.

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Innisfail RSL Club — meals and drinks in town.

• 🍻 Queens Hotel Innisfail — traditional country pub.

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🐟 Flying Fish Point Tourist Park (~7 km) — coastal park with powered/unpowered sites.

• 🌴 BIG4 Innisfail Mango Tree Tourist Park (~6 km) — family-friendly with pool.

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 🏰 Paronella Park — historic Spanish-style castle and gardens.

• 🌿 Mamu Tropical Skywalk — elevated rainforest walkway.

• 🏖️ Etty Bay Beach — safe swimming area with stinger net (seasonal).

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🛍️ General store at caravan park.

• 🏪 Full grocery, fuel, medical, and hardware facilities in Innisfail (~15 min drive).

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 📡 UHF CB: Road Channel 40 | Emergency 5

• ⛽ Fuel and clinic: Innisfail (~15 min)

• 📶 Mobile signal: Limited in parts of the park

• ⚠️ Remoteness: All supplies and services in nearby Innisfail

🔚 Final Note

If you’re after a true “beach and bush” mix, this little patch of tropical Queensland delivers — just keep your camera ready for the local cassowaries, and your insect repellent handy.