Platypus Campground - QLD

  Camp Fee

Position

DEG: -17.160654 145.559479
DMS: 17º 09' 38.35" S 145º 33' 34.12" E
UTM: 55 K 8102104mN 346784mE
Altitude: 680.72m

Description

Place Type

Camps & Accom - Camp Fee

Location

103.93kms South of Daintree - Driving 158 km (2?ð? 14??)

Address & Contact

Access Rd
QLD 4872
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
Web: https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/danbulla/camping/platypus

Information

This joint camping and day-use area is in a hoop pine plantation that was established in 1971. Popular with anglers, this area overlooks the dam wall at Lake Tinaroo.All camp sites at Danbulla must be booked. Campers must obtain an e-camping permit and pay their camping fees before arriving at the camping area. As mobile phone service is unreliable, it is best to book your site before starting your trip.Dogs are not permitted in camping areas. It is prohibited to collect firewood in Danbulla State Forest and National Park. If you would like to have a fire, bring your own firewood.The use of generators is only permitted at Downfall Creek and Fong-On Bay camping areas, subject to conditions.The maximum length of stay is 21 nights. Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 11am.The Platypus campground only has small sites, not suitable for caravans with 18 numbered sites suitable for tents, camper trailers (camp site 17) and campervans (camp site 18). Check site details online before booking. Flushing toilets, water, and fire rings are provided.
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Closest Weather Station

Mareeba at 22/06:00am EST
Distance from Platypus Campground 17.38km NW
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
21.4°C23.5°C93%20.2°C1010.7hPa-mmNNW9km/hr
5knots
13km/hr
7knots

Closest Climatic Station

Kairi Research Station
Distance from Platypus Campground 6.07km S
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C28.227.526.424.823.021.521.122.524.827.128.428.9
Mean Min. °C19.219.518.516.814.712.111.211.612.815.117.118.5
Mean Rain mm254.3270.3256.6100.957.338.027.224.318.531.374.6137.3

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