Walkamin Caravan Park

🏕️ Walkamin Caravan Park — Walkamin QLD

PAID CAMP

🚩 Description & Location

🌳 Nestled on 10 acres along the Kennedy Highway just south of Walkamin town, this park enjoys a prime Tablelands location—approximately 15 km from Mareeba and 17 km from Atherton. Set against lush gardens and wide lawns, it’s perfectly placed for day trips into the rainforest, waterfalls, or nearby attractions.

🪶 History

📜 Opened in 2005, the park was built with traveler feedback in mind. Shaded by mature trees and established gardens, it has won local garden awards and is known for its unique presentation and welcoming community atmosphere.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• 🚿 Clean hot showers and disability-accessible toilets

• 🔌 Drive-through powered and unpowered sites under shaded grass

• 🍽️ Communal “Shed” camp kitchen: BBQs, fridge, seating, fireplace, tables

• 🧺 Laundry block with washing machine access

• 💧 Town-supplied drinking water taps throughout the park

• 🌐 Free Wi‑Fi available near the office; good mobile signal across site

• 🐾 Dogs allowed on leash only

• 🗑️ Rubbish bins located near amenities

🚗 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Direct access via sealed Kennedy Highway and well-graded internal roads

• 🚐 Suitable for tents, camper trailers, caravans, motorhomes, and cabins

• 🛻 Spacious drive-through sites; plenty of turning room for large rigs

🏕️ Stay Information (as at August 2025)

• 💵 Fees apply—per night basis: Tariff Rate 4–5 depending on power or slab sites (Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• 📅 Booking recommended—especially during local events or peak season

• 🏛️ Managed by: Walkamin Caravan Park (private operator)

• 🏕️ Site type: Formal caravan park with cabins, powered/unpowered sites, ensuite units

• ⏳ Maximum stay: Typically capped at 7 nights; longer stays may be negotiable with reception

• 🐕 Pet policy: Dogs allowed on leash in designated areas

• 🔐 Hour access; no gate codes—late check-in flexible

• 🕑 Check-in from 2 pm | Check‑out by 10 am

• 🚫 Not required to be self-contained

• 📞 Phone: 07 4093 3561

• 🌐 Web Address: walkamincaravanpark.com.au

• 📧 Email: bookings@walkamincaravanpark.com.au

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Walkamin Local Tavern (~1 km): Friendly country pub warm meals and drinks

• ☕ Mareeba (~15 km): Variety of cafés and dining venues

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🌿 Tinaroo Lake-front options (~30 km): Platypus, Downfall Creek & Kauri Creek Campgrounds

• 🌳 Kenilworth National Park option ~45 km for bush camping

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 🚶 Scenic walks and wildlife viewing around park gardens and nearby forests

• 🚗 Ideal base for visiting Chillagoe Caves, Kuranda Rainforest, Mareeba markets and waterfalls

• 🍃 Tablelands climate cooler and breezy (approx. 600 m elevation)—very comfortable year-round

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• ⛽ Walkamin township (~1 km): Fuel, general store, limited café service

• 🏬 Mareeba (~15 km): Full supermarket, clinic, bakeries, hardware and fuel

📝 Reviews Summary

✅ Positives

• 🌿 Spacious, garden‑embellished park with well-kept lawns and shade

• 🔌 Good amenities: showers, camp kitchen, laundry, dump point—rare for small parks

• 🐾 Pet friendly with relaxed rules and supervised comfort

• 🌐 Reliable Wi‑Fi and mobile signal throughout

• 🌀 Friendly vibe, rotating community events at the communal “Shed” kitchen

⚠️ Cautions

• 🚫 No ensuite tent pads—slab and grass only

• 📅 High occupancy in winter and school holidays—early booking essential

• ⚠️ Large rigs staff caution to manoeuvre gated entrance carefully

• 🦟 Bugs active in wet season—bring insect repellent

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 📻 UHF CB: Road = 40 | Emergency = 5

• ⛽ Fuel & supplies: Walkamin (~1 km) or expanded services in Mareeba

• 🏥 Nearest medical services: Mareeba (~15 km) or Atherton (~17 km)

• 🧭 Park recommends notifying someone of arrival; carry local maps for excursions

🔚 Final Note

🌿 Walkamin Caravan Park offers a pleasant mix of rural charm, clean amenities, and planting-style serenity—ideal for couples, families, and travelers planning multi‑day visits across the Atherton Tablelands. With spacious powered sites, a camp kitchen that feels like home, pet‑welcome policies, and central regional access, it’s a reliable and engaging oasis for Tablelands explorations.