Quinola Lakes Camping

🏕️ Quinola Lakes Camping — Malanda QLD

PAID CAMP

🚩 Description & Location

• 📍 Lakeside bush setting on a working dairy property in the Atherton Tablelands.

• 🗺️ Around 7 km west of Malanda and roughly 75 minutes south‑west of Cairns.

🪶 History

• 🪶 On the traditional lands of the Mamu people, who maintain deep cultural ties to this country.

• 🏡 Long‑running group‑friendly campground and retreat with a rustic, communal feel.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• ⛺ Tent and caravan sites, plus cabins, bunkhouses, and novelty covered wagons.

• 🍳 Large dining/meeting hall with self‑catering kitchen (catering available by arrangement).

• 🏐 Indoor sports hall; 🛶 canoes; 🏊 natural swimming lake with waterslides and diving boards; 🔥 communal fire area; 🚶 walking tracks.

• 🐦 Wildlife about (platypus & birdlife); 🚫 alcohol‑free venue.

• ♻️ Dump point: not listed here.

• 💧 Potable water: not listed here.

🚗 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Rural access off Andrickson Rd; internal surfaces vary between grass and gravel.

• 🌧️ Wet‑season rain can soften ground—plan accordingly for heavier rigs.

🏕️ Stay Information (as at August 2025)

• 📅 Booking needs: Recommended, especially for groups and peak periods.

• 🏢 Managing body: Family‑operated; group‑focused venue.

• 🛖 Site type: Tent/caravan sites, cabins, bunkhouses, covered wagons.

• 📍 Address: 83 Andrickson Rd, Malanda QLD 4885

• 🐾 Pet policy: Not stated.

• 🚪 Gate/access info: Check‑in through onsite reception/caretaker.

• ☎️ Contact: 0427 649 397 | Web: quinolalakes.com.au | Email: quinolalakes83@gmail.com

• 🚐 Self‑containment: No stated requirements provided by the operator.

📝 Reviews Summary

✅ Positives:

• 🌿 Quiet lake outlook with abundant birdlife; occasional platypus spotted.

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Group‑friendly facilities (hall, sports, waterslides) keep families busy.

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Relaxed, community vibe across large open grounds.

• 🛶 Activities on‑site reduce the need to drive for entertainment.

⚠️ Cautions:

• 🔇 Rustic rather than resort‑style—expect simple amenities.

• 🍺 Alcohol‑free policy—plan accordingly.

• 🌧️ Grounds can be soft in prolonged rain; choose sites carefully.

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Malanda Hotel — classic country pub in town.

• 🍻 Malanda RSL — meals and a social club atmosphere.

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🌴 Malanda Falls Caravan Park (~2 km) — rainforest‑edge sites near the falls.

• 🌳 Lake Eacham (Crater Lakes NP) — formal national‑park campground (bookings/limits apply).

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 🌊 Malanda Falls & Rainforest Walks — easy boardwalks and swimming area (seasonal stinger cautions elsewhere).

• 🌲 Curtain Fig National Park — iconic strangler fig and short forest loop.

• 🫧 Lake Eacham & Lake Barrine — volcanic crater lakes with walking tracks and picnic spots.

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🛍️ Groceries, fuel, pharmacy, and hardware in Malanda township (~5–10 min).

• 💦 Public water taps and RV services available around the Tablelands (check local signage).

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

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

• ⛽ Fuel & 🏥 clinic: Malanda (~5–10 min).

• 📶 Mobile: Generally workable this close to town; expect dips in low spots.

• ⚠️ Wet‑season storms can bring heavy rain; watch for wildlife on dusk/dawn drives.

🔚 Final Note

• 🌤️ If you’re chasing a calm, back‑to‑nature base with plenty to keep kids and groups busy, this lakeside spot delivers—pack for the tropics, plan your site for the weather, and settle in.