Site to Sights
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
๐๏ธ River Campsite โ Aloomba Homestead QLD
PAID CAMP
๐ฉ 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.
๐ชถ 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.
๐ป Facilities and Amenities
๐๏ธ Large unpowered grass sites
๐ฟ Hot showers and toilets
๐พ Pets allowed on leash
๐ฅ Fire pits (BYO wood or purchase on-site)
๐ง Potable water
๐ฎ Waste bins
๐ River swimming access
โป๏ธ No dump point on site โ nearest at Gordonvale (~15 min)
๐ Vehicle Access
๐ฃ๏ธ Sealed road to Aloomba, then well-maintained gravel access to campsite. Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, and tents.
๐๏ธ Stay Information (as at August 2025):
๐ Booking: essential during school holidays and weekends
๐๏ธ Managing body: privately hosted
โบ Site types: unpowered grass sites
๐ Pet policy: pets allowed on leash
๐ช Gate/access: open site, access during daylight hours
โ๏ธ Phone: +61 427 250 489
๐ง Email: aloombahomestead@gmail.com
๐ Web: aloombahomestead.com.au
๐ฒ User Price Reviews
โ$20/night unpoweredโ (Mar 2025)
โ$25/night unpowered siteโ (Mar 2025)
โ$20 for unpoweredโ (Apr 2025)
โ$25 for unpowered siteโ (May 2025)(Seasonal variations in rates may apply)NOTE: These are user submitted prices, confirm with camp operator.
๐ Reviews Summary
โ Positives:
๐ฟ Peaceful riverside setting
๐ Safe swimming access
๐พ Pet friendly
๐ฅ Campfires allowed
โ ๏ธ Cautions:
๐ง๏ธ Riverbanks can be slippery after rain
๐ Insects active at dusk
๐ซ No powered sites available
๐ป Nearby Pubs & Clubs
๐บ Gordonvale Hotel (~15 min) โ meals and drinks
๐ด Fishery Falls Hotel (~20 min) โ country pub dining
๐๏ธ Nearby Campgrounds
๐๏ธ Fishery Falls Holiday Park โ powered and unpowered sites, pool
๐ณ Babinda Rotary Park โ riverside free camping in Babinda
๐ Nearby Attractions
๐ง Walshโs Pyramid walking trail
๐๏ธ Babinda Boulders
๐ด Josephine Falls
๐ Nearest Supplies
๐๏ธ Groceries, fuel, and services in Gordonvale (~15 min)
โฝ Additional supplies in Cairns (~30 min)
๐จ Breakdown & Emergency Info
๐ป UHF CB: Road Channel = 40 | Emergency = 5
โฝ Fuel and medical clinic: Gordonvale (~15 min)
๐ถ Mobile signal: generally good
โ ๏ธ Monitor river levels during wet season
๐ Final Note
Aloomba Homesteadโs 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 Queenslandโs natural beauty.