Site to Sights
The Secret Garden Aloomba Homestead
Aloomba QLD
Category:
Camping Ground
Atherton QLD
Area
QLD: TABLELANDS REGION
GPS:
-18.2025003, 142.24550059999999
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
The Secret Garden Aloomba Homestead
550 Barbagallo Rd, Aloomba QLD 4871, Australia
๐๏ธ The Secret Garden โ Aloomba Homestead QLD
PAID CAMP
๐ฉ Description & Location
A lush garden-style camping area on the Aloomba Homestead property, about 30 minutes south of Cairns. Offers shaded grass sites surrounded by tropical plants, with a relaxed rural feel and nearby access to the Mulgrave River.
๐ชถ History
Part of the long-standing Aloomba Homestead, this section has been landscaped into a semi-secluded camp zone for travellers wanting a peaceful spot close to the river without losing the feel of a tropical garden setting.
๐ป Facilities and Amenities
๐๏ธ Unpowered grass sites in shaded, landscaped grounds
๐ฟ Hot showers and toilets
๐ง Potable water available on site
โป๏ธ No dump point on site โ nearest at Gordonvale (~15 min)
๐ฅ Fire pits (BYO wood or purchase on-site)
๐พ Pets allowed on leash
๐ฎ Waste bins
๐ช Picnic areas and seating
๐ River swimming access nearby
๐ Vehicle Access
๐ฃ๏ธ Sealed road to Aloomba, then short, well-maintained gravel driveway to camp area. Suitable for caravans, camper trailers, and motorhomes.
๐๏ธ Stay Information (as at August 2025):
๐ Booking: recommended year-round; essential on weekends and holidays
๐๏ธ Managing body: privately hosted
โบ Site types: unpowered grass sites
๐ Pet policy: pets allowed on leash
๐ช Gate/access: open site, daytime access preferred
โ๏ธ Phone: +61 427 250 489
๐ง Email: aloombahomestead@gmail.com
๐ Web: aloombahomestead.com.au
๐ฒ User Price Reviews
โ$20 per night unpowered siteโ (Mar 2025)
โWe paid $25 for unpoweredโ (Mar 2025)
โ$20/night for an unpowered grassy siteโ (Apr 2025)
โ$25 for an 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 Shady, landscaped sites with tropical plants
๐ Access to nearby Mulgrave River
๐ง Potable water available
๐พ Pet friendly
โ ๏ธ Cautions:
๐ซ No dump point on site
๐ง๏ธ Can get boggy after heavy rain
๐ Insects active at dusk
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 River Campsite โ Aloomba Homestead riverside camping
๐ณ Babinda Rotary Park โ free riverside 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 Full 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 rainfall forecasts during wet season
๐ Final Note
The Secret Garden offers a calm and shady alternative to open paddock camping, with tropical landscaping and easy access to the Mulgrave River. Ideal for travellers wanting a softer, greener setting.