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Bough Shed Waterhole Camping Area

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6 Reviews

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Ash
3 years ago
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Amanda G.
3 years ago

Lovely quiet campground with mature trees and a waterhole. Stayed for four nights longer than we planned.

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Sue M.
3 years ago

Flat camp sites some with fire pits and log benches. No phone service must book in advance through QPWS. We took the Opalton road rather than driving through the NP. Was water in Surprise Creek but not across the road was cold but refreshing. Single drop toilet clean and well stocked with toilet paper.

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Trish c.
4 years ago

Beautiful little camp, not that many spots so arrive early if possible. We camped on the water hole, caught yabbies, nice and shady, fire pits and seating benches provided. 1 toilet which is very cle... Read more

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Elizabeth P.
5 years ago

I paved road to camp a little corrugated but not too far out of town. Very peaceful. Waterhole has the sulphur smell of artesian water. Great variety of Butterfly’s, flowers, and birds. Windy loo clea... Read more



Location

Bladensburg NP,
Queensland

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Listing type
Campsite
Caravans
Yes
Management
National Parks
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Average temperature

January
L 24°C
H 37°C
February
L 24°C
H 37°C
March
L 22°C
H 35°C
April
L 18°C
H 32°C
May
L 14°C
H 28°C
June
L 10°C
H 25°C
July
L 9°C
H 25°C
August
L 11°C
H 27°C
September
L 15°C
H 32°C
October
L 19°C
H 35°C
November
L 22°C
H 37°C
December
L 24°C
H 38°C
Source: Meteostat

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