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River Campsite Aloomba Homestead

Aloomba QLD

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Category:

Camping Ground

average rating is 4.4 out of 5
Atherton QLD
Area
QLD: TABLELANDS REGION
GPS:

-18.2025003, 142.24550059999999

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River Campsite Aloomba Homestead

550 Barbagallo Rd, Aloomba QLD 4871, Australia

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๐Ÿ•๏ธ River Campsite โ€” Aloomba Homestead QLD

PAID CAMP

๐Ÿšฉ 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.

๐Ÿชถ 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.

๐Ÿšป Facilities and Amenities

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Large unpowered grass sites

  • ๐Ÿšฟ Hot showers and toilets

  • ๐Ÿพ Pets allowed on leash

  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Fire pits (BYO wood or purchase on-site)

  • ๐Ÿ’ง Potable water

  • ๐Ÿšฎ Waste bins

  • ๐ŸŠ River swimming access

  • โ™ป๏ธ No dump point on site โ€” nearest at Gordonvale (~15 min)

๐Ÿš— Vehicle Access

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Sealed road to Aloomba, then well-maintained gravel access to campsite. Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, and tents.

๐Ÿ•๏ธ Stay Information (as at August 2025):

  • ๐Ÿ“… Booking: essential during school holidays and weekends

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Managing body: privately hosted

  • โ›บ Site types: unpowered grass sites

  • ๐Ÿ• Pet policy: pets allowed on leash

  • ๐Ÿšช Gate/access: open site, access during daylight hours

  • โ˜Ž๏ธ Phone: +61 427 250 489

  • ๐Ÿ“ง Email: aloombahomestead@gmail.com

  • ๐ŸŒ Web: aloombahomestead.com.au

๐Ÿ’ฒ User Price Reviews

  • โ€œ$20/night unpoweredโ€ (Mar 2025)

  • โ€œ$25/night unpowered siteโ€ (Mar 2025)

  • โ€œ$20 for unpoweredโ€ (Apr 2025)

  • โ€œ$25 for unpowered siteโ€ (May 2025)(Seasonal variations in rates may apply)NOTE: These are user submitted prices, confirm with camp operator.

๐Ÿ“ Reviews Summary

โœ… Positives:

  • ๐ŸŒฟ Peaceful riverside setting

  • ๐ŸŠ Safe swimming access

  • ๐Ÿพ Pet friendly

  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Campfires allowed

โš ๏ธ Cautions:

  • ๐ŸŒง๏ธ Riverbanks can be slippery after rain

  • ๐Ÿœ Insects active at dusk

  • ๐Ÿšซ No powered sites available

๐Ÿป Nearby Pubs & Clubs

  • ๐Ÿบ Gordonvale Hotel (~15 min) โ€” meals and drinks

  • ๐Ÿด Fishery Falls Hotel (~20 min) โ€” country pub dining

๐Ÿ•๏ธ Nearby Campgrounds

  • ๐Ÿž๏ธ Fishery Falls Holiday Park โ€” powered and unpowered sites, pool

  • ๐ŸŒณ Babinda Rotary Park โ€” riverside free camping in Babinda

๐ŸŒ„ Nearby Attractions

  • ๐Ÿ’ง Walshโ€™s Pyramid walking trail

  • ๐Ÿž๏ธ Babinda Boulders

  • ๐ŸŒด Josephine Falls

๐Ÿ›’ Nearest Supplies

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Groceries, fuel, and services in Gordonvale (~15 min)

  • โ›ฝ Additional supplies in Cairns (~30 min)

๐Ÿšจ Breakdown & Emergency Info

  • ๐Ÿ“ป UHF CB: Road Channel = 40 | Emergency = 5

  • โ›ฝ Fuel and medical clinic: Gordonvale (~15 min)

  • ๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile signal: generally good

  • โš ๏ธ Monitor river levels during wet season

๐Ÿ”š Final Note

Aloomba Homesteadโ€™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 Queenslandโ€™s natural beauty.

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