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Eliot Falls Camping Area

Shelburne, QLD

About this campsite

Eliot Falls Camping Area is a picturesque camping destination offering a memorable nature escape. This area boasts of picture-perfect campsites with fireplaces, tap water, and picnic tables. Besides traditional camping, visitors can explore the unique cascade known as ‘The Saucepan’ situated upstream on Elliot Creek. Given its status as a National Park, interested campers are advised to book their site early to avoid disappointment.

There are a number of toilets around the area so you won't have to walk far from any camp. Upstream from Elliot Falls on Elliot Creek is a cascade known as ‘The Saucepan’. Take some time to check it out. This is a National Park so book your site early. Phone toll free 13 7468 open 24/7

How to Get There

From the Old Telegraph Track, 3km east of the turnoff

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets
Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Camping Area

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets
Camping Fee

Other Features

Bird Watching
No fishing
Photo Opportunity
Please take your rubbish with you
BYO firewood
Walking
Day Rest Area
Public Parking
200 metre boardwalk
Campgrounds
Plenty of parking
Day Use Area
Dry Access Only
Unknown feature
National Park
4WD with tents or off-road camper trailers
Camp Trailers
tables & water taps
Many composting toilets
No Generators
Maximum 21 days

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU⛈️
31° / 25°
💧 58%
FRI⛈️
31° / 25°
💧 42%
SAT🌦️
30° / 25°
💧 29%
SUN☁️
32° / 24°
💧 14%
MON☁️
32° / 23°

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