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Eureka Creek Rest Area

Dimbulah, QLD

About this campsite

Eureka Creek Rest Area offers a tranquil setting for a stopover, whether for a rest, picnic or even overnight camping. With a charming swimming spot, some areas of shade, and very little traffic noise, it's an idyllic gateway on the journey to Chillagoe Caves. Visitors might be greeted by a friendly resident duck during their stay, enhancing the natural charm of the place.

Even though it's not a designated camp area, people do stay there. Nice swimming spot,with some shade with a resident duck. Its fairly close to the road but very little traffic during the night.

How to Get There

Eureka Creek is 55 Kms west of Mareeba or 10km west of Dimbulah on the Burke Developmental Road which is sealed.

Features & Facilities

Activities

Swimming

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

Free Overnight Camp
Wheelie Bin
Day Rest Area
Bin
Wide Open Spaces
Unknown feature
Overnight Rest Area
Generators Allowed
not much traffic noise though.
Pets Welcome
Close to Road
Long Rig
Running Creek
Some shade
Day Use Area

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY⛈️
28° / 22°
💧 65%
THU☁️
30° / 21°
💧 8%
FRI☁️
29° / 23°
💧 5%
SAT☁️
28° / 22°
SUN☁️
29° / 20°

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