Mount Garnet Travellers Park

🏕️ Mount Garnet Travellers Park — Mount Garnet QLD

PAID CAMP

🚩 Description & Location

🌿 Just south of Mount Garnet township at 2 Nymbool Road, this tranquil park is shaded by mature native trees and fragrantly landscaped gardens. Set amidst birdlife and evening stars, the site offers both peacefulness and easy access to local services, making it a relaxed rural stopover with a forested feel.

🪶 History

📜 Located on the traditional lands of the Warungnu and Mbarbbaram peoples, the park occupies former mining-region land now celebrated for its biodiversity and community spirit. It earned recognition for its garden landscapes and has served travelers, locals, and scouts equally since the early 2000s.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• 🚿 Hot showers and clean, accessible toilets (including disability access)

• 🔌 Drive-through powered and unpowered grassy sites under trees

• 🍽️ Large camp kitchen with gas BBQ, fridge, kettle, fridge, and communal seating

• 🧺 Laundry facilities available

• 💧 Town-supplied drinking water taps on site

• 🌐 Free Wi-Fi near office; good mobile signal across campground

• 🐾 Pets allowed on leash—designated areas

🚗 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Off the Savannah Way via sealed Nymbool Road

• 🚐 Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, and tents

• 🛻 Drive-through layout for most sites—suitable for larger rigs

• ⚠️ Some narrow internal roads and entrance turnoff may require care

🏕️ Stay Information (as at August 2025)

• 💵 Fees apply—per-night rates via reception (Tariff Rate 4 or 5 depending on service) (Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• 📅 Booking recommended—especially during local events and peak season

• 🏛️ Managed by: Mount Garnet Travellers Park (private operator)

• 🏕️ Site type: Formal caravan park with cabins, powered & unpowered pads

• ⏳ Maximum stay: Up to 7 nights typical—ask for longer stays

• 🐕 Pets allowed (on leash in designated areas)

• 🔐 No gate code; staffed 24/7 with late check-in available

• 🕑 Check-in from 2 pm | Check-out by 10 am

• 🚫 Self-containment not required

• 📞 Phone: 07 4097 9335

• 🌐 Web Address: mount-garnet-travellers-park.com

• 📧 Email: not known; contact park directly by phone

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Mount Garnet Hotel (~1 km): Classic country pub with meals and cold beer

• ☕ Local café by the service station in town offers takeaway and coffee

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🌿 Innot Hot Springs Station (~35 km): Nature camping with hot springs pools

• 🌳 Pinnarendi Station Stay (~55 km): Rustic bush camps with basic comforts near Tinaroo Rd

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 🏞️ Innot Hot Springs: Natural thermal pools set in bushland

• 🌲 Mount Garnet forest trails: Birdwatching and peaceful creek walks

• 🚗 Savannah Way touring—historic towns, waterfalls, and outback vistas

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• ⛽ Mount Garnet (~1 km): General store, café, fuel, pub, post office

• 🏬 Ravenshoe (~40 km): Full supermarket, clinic, bakery, fuel, hardware

• 🏥 Atherton (~70 km): Larger regional services including hospital

📝 Reviews Summary

✅ Positives

• 🍃 Shaded, quiet and verdant setting with mature gardens

• 🔌 Spacious drive-through powered sites—ideal for larger rigs

• 🚿 Well-equipped amenities: hot showers, camp kitchen, laundry

• 🌐 Reliable Wi-Fi and mobile coverage on site

• 🐾 Dog-friendly (on leash) with welcoming courteous staff

⚠️ Cautions

• 📅 Booking strongly advised in busy periods or during events

• 🚗 Site layout close together—limited privacy for large setups

• 🦟 Mosquitoes common during warm evenings

• ⚠️ Care required when navigating the entrance and narrow internal lanes

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

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

• ⛽ Fuel & convenience supplies available in Mount Garnet (~1 km)

• 🏥 Clinic in Mount Garnet; full hospital services in Atherton (~70 km)

• 🧭 Park staff recommend notifying your travel timeframe, and carry maps or spares for remote drives

🔚 Final Note

🌿 Mount Garnet Travellers Park offers a serene blend of forest charm and practical facilities in a small regional hub. Flexible for caravans, trailers, cabins, and tent stays, it provides comfort without sacrificing the quiet setting. With vibrant local gardens and friendly management, it’s a reliable and welcoming waypoint in remote North Queensland.