Burrows Waterhole Campsite (Sundown National Park) - QLD

Surrounded by rugged mountain ranges and woodlands, Burrows Waterhole camping area is set on a broad, grassy riverbank deep in the Sundown bushland.Pitch your tent and then get out on the water—you can canoe or kayak the larger waterholes along the Severn River or go for a tranquil swim.Stroll along the riverbank and keep an eye out for honeyeaters and other nectar-feeding birds feasting on colourful bottlebrush flowers. Walk downstream on the Burrows Waterhole to Rats Castle track to the Rats Castle granite outcrop.Enjoy the day’s end beside a crackling camp fire with only the sounds of nature breaking the silence.A large, open grassy area on the Severn River surrounded by woodland. Undeveloped and accessible only by 4WD. The river water is not suitable for drinking without purification.Location: About 20km from the north-eastern entrance of the park. It takes 2 hours to drive to the camping area along a rough 4WD track.Access: The camping area can be reached by 4WD vehicle only.Number of sites: Open area without separately defined sites. This area has a maximum capacity of 60 people. The maximum group size is six people.Suitable for: Tent camping beside your vehicle; walk-in camping; large groups.Surface: Earth/grass.Facilities: Pit toilets.Open fires: Fuel or gas stoves recommended.Generators: Not permitted.