They say life is better around the campfire. And we could not agree more.
Over the years due to increase fire risk it's become a challenge to find great campsites that allow you to have a fire by your tent.
Please be a responsible Aircamper and brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Bushwalking NSW has a great article that'll give you the rundown on how to light a fire responsibly.
Below we've collected some hidden gems near Weipa, QLD that still allow you to sit back, toast your feet and incinerate some marshmallows while telling stories about camping when you were a kid.
#10 Back Beach
Andoom Rd, Mapoon, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#9 Bramwell Station Stay
4 Ratings
Telegraph Rd, Shelburne, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Bramwell Station Stay
2 Ratings
Telegraph Rd, Shelburne, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Horsetailer Waterhole
Unnamed Rd, Archer River, Queensland Get directions- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Bramwell Junction Roadhouse
Bramwell Jct, Shelburne, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Bramwell Junction Roadhouse
1 Rating
Bramwell Jct, Shelburne, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Moreton Telegraph Station
2 Ratings
Telegraph Rd, Wenlock, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Merluna Station Stay
Peninsula Developmental Rd, Archer River, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Dulhunty River
Dulhunty River Rd, Mapoon, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Pennefather Ocean View
1 Rating
Mission River, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires