Goshen Station

🏕️ Goshen Station Bush Camping — Kirrama QLD

PAID CAMP

🚩 Description & Location

🌳 A working cattle property on the banks of the Herbert River—roughly 90 km west of Mount Garnet—Goshen Station offers 17 riverfront bush campsites tucked into natural forest and riverbank settings. Sites are separated for privacy and offer easy access to water for recreation.

🪶 History

📜 Located on the traditional lands of the Jirrbal people of the Wet Tropics region, Goshen Station blends low-impact bush camping with continuing cattle operations. The site was opened as a private station stay to allow controlled visitor access into rich river landscapes.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• 🚫 No infrastructure (toilets, showers, waste services)

• 🔥 Campfires allowed in designated cleared areas only

• 💧 No water on site—campers must bring all supplies

• 🗑️ Pack-in/pack-out only; no rubbish collection

• 📶 Mobile reception very limited; only some riverside areas may receive minimal service

🚗 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Reachable via Kwrowth via Cashmere Kirrama Road off Kennedy Developmental

• 🚐 Only suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, or 4WD vehicles

• 🚶 Campsites adjoin tracks or river edges; unstructured layout

• ⚠️ Access roads are rough and unsuitable for caravans or large rigs

🏕️ Stay Information (as at August 2025)

• 💵 Fees apply—vehicle and nightly camping fee charged (approx. $50 entry + $10 per night)

• 📅 Booking essential—register at homestead on arrival

• 🏛️ Managed by: Goshen Station (private)

• 🏕️ Informal bush camp along river frontage

• ⏳ Maximum stay: typically 7 nights (confirm with station)

• 🐕 Dogs permitted (must not disturb livestock or wildlife)

• 🔐 Private gate managed; access after registration, no codes

• 🚫 Fully self-contained stay required

• 📞 Phone: 07 4097 1428

• 🌐 Web Address: facebook.com/Goshen-Station-Qld (informal listing)

• 📧 Email: not known; phone contact preferred

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Mount Garnet Hotel (~90 km): Country-style meals and pub atmosphere

• ☕ Ravenshoe (~35 km): Café, community store, and local tavern space

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🌳 Blencoe Falls Campground (~20 km east): Managed national park site with basic facilities

• 🏞️ Princess Hills campsite (across Herbert River): Another informal private station camp

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 💦 Herbert River waterfalls and hidden swimming pools

• 🚗 Kirrama Range scenic gravel drive offering rainforest views and crater lakes

• 🐾 High biodiversity including birdlife, freshwater wildlife and forest fauna

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• ⛽ Mount Garnet (~90 km): Fuel, groceries, café, pub, limited services

• 🏬 Ravenshoe (~35 km): Full-service town with clinic, fuel, pharmacy, hardware

📝 Reviews Summary

✅ Positives

• 🌊 Private riverside camping with scenic water access

• 🏕️ Spacious, low-density camping surrounded by natural bush

• 🚣 Excellent paddle, fishing, and river access opportunities

• 🎒 A wilderness experience for self-sufficient and adventure-minded visitors

⚠️ Cautions

• 🚐 Extremely basic site—no facilities or amenities

• ⚠️ Access remote and limited to equipped vehicles

• 💧 No water or power—bring all supplies and spare provisions

• 📅 Booking mandatory—homestead check-in required

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 📻 UHF CB: Road Channel = 40 | Emergency Only = 5

• ⛽ Fuel: Available at Mount Garnet (~90 km) or Ravenshoe (~35 km)

• 🏥 Nearest medical services: clinic in Ravenshoe; hospital in Atherton (~70 km)

• 📶 Mobile coverage is minimal; GPS/navigation strongly advised

• 🧯 Inform someone of your travel plan before entry

🔚 Final Note

🌿 Goshen Station delivers a secluded and authentic riverbank camping experience—ideal for seasoned bush campers seeking solitude in a natural pastoral setting. Expect quiet wildlife, river access, and basic conditions. Book ahead, bring all essentials, and leave no trace.