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The (Northern) Bend Campsite

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4 Reviews

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April S.
4 months ago

For a free camp the bend has everything you need, the creek is lovely for a swim and if you drive across the creek and camp on the sand the sites are quite nice but you will be a looong walk from the... Read more

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Elizabeth T.
6 months ago

Nice spot on the river. Crystal clear water with no crocs. Perfect for a bathe. Close to road, but not much road noise through the night. Easy to cross to the sandy side, but with tent we opted for th... Read more

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Guest A.
3 years ago
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Michele
6 years ago

Free camp just out of town. Plenty of space and very popular. Sand based ground so need sand pegs if tenting. Riverspots and shade if you arrive early enough otherwise grab whatever spot you can. Was a bit of toilet when we came through infhe sense of toilet paper everywhere as a result of people not burning or burying. Nice overnight spot otherwise. Water and dump spots in town.



Location

LOT 9 Peninsula Developmental Rd,
Coen,
Queensland

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Average temperature

January
L 24°C
H 33°C
February
L 24°C
H 32°C
March
L 23°C
H 32°C
April
L 22°C
H 31°C
May
L 20°C
H 31°C
June
L 18°C
H 29°C
July
L 17°C
H 29°C
August
L 16°C
H 30°C
September
L 19°C
H 32°C
October
L 20°C
H 34°C
November
L 22°C
H 35°C
December
L 24°C
H 35°C
Source: Meteostat

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