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River Campsite Aloomba Homestead
Aloomba QLD
Category:
Camping Ground
Atherton QLD
Area
QLD: TABLELANDS REGION
GPS:
-18.2025003, 142.24550059999999
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
River Campsite Aloomba Homestead
550 Barbagallo Rd, Aloomba QLD 4871, Australia
🏕️ River Campsite — Aloomba Homestead QLD
PAID CAMP
🚩 Description & Location
A riverside camping area on a working cattle property at Aloomba, around 30 minutes south of Cairns. Offers a bush setting on the Mulgrave River, with wide open grassy areas and mountain views.
🪶 History
Aloomba Homestead has been part of the local grazing landscape for generations. The owners have opened part of the property for campers to enjoy fishing, swimming, and riverside relaxation.
🚻 Facilities and Amenities
🏕️ Large unpowered grass sites
🚿 Hot showers and toilets
🐾 Pets allowed on leash
🔥 Fire pits (BYO wood or purchase on-site)
💧 Potable water
🚮 Waste bins
🏊 River swimming access
♻️ No dump point on site — nearest at Gordonvale (~15 min)
🚗 Vehicle Access
🛣️ Sealed road to Aloomba, then well-maintained gravel access to campsite. Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, and tents.
🏕️ Stay Information (as at August 2025):
📅 Booking: essential during school holidays and weekends
🏛️ Managing body: privately hosted
⛺ Site types: unpowered grass sites
🐕 Pet policy: pets allowed on leash
🚪 Gate/access: open site, access during daylight hours
☎️ Phone: +61 427 250 489
📧 Email: aloombahomestead@gmail.com
🌐 Web: aloombahomestead.com.au
💲 User Price Reviews
“$20/night unpowered” (Mar 2025)
“$25/night unpowered site” (Mar 2025)
“$20 for unpowered” (Apr 2025)
“$25 for unpowered site” (May 2025)(Seasonal variations in rates may apply)NOTE: These are user submitted prices, confirm with camp operator.
📝 Reviews Summary
✅ Positives:
🌿 Peaceful riverside setting
🏊 Safe swimming access
🐾 Pet friendly
🔥 Campfires allowed
⚠️ Cautions:
🌧️ Riverbanks can be slippery after rain
🐜 Insects active at dusk
🚫 No powered sites available
🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs
🍺 Gordonvale Hotel (~15 min) — meals and drinks
🍴 Fishery Falls Hotel (~20 min) — country pub dining
🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds
🏞️ Fishery Falls Holiday Park — powered and unpowered sites, pool
🌳 Babinda Rotary Park — riverside free camping in Babinda
🌄 Nearby Attractions
💧 Walsh’s Pyramid walking trail
🏞️ Babinda Boulders
🌴 Josephine Falls
🛒 Nearest Supplies
🛍️ Groceries, fuel, and services in Gordonvale (~15 min)
⛽ Additional supplies in Cairns (~30 min)
🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info
📻 UHF CB: Road Channel = 40 | Emergency = 5
⛽ Fuel and medical clinic: Gordonvale (~15 min)
📶 Mobile signal: generally good
⚠️ Monitor river levels during wet season
🔚 Final Note
Aloomba Homestead’s River Campsite offers wide grassy areas and easy river access in a rural setting. Perfect for low-key camping with space to relax and enjoy Far North Queensland’s natural beauty.