The Atherton Tablelands is so jam-packed full of things to see and do that you should consider staying for a night or two so you can fit it all in.
There are plenty of beautiful campervan-friendly places to stay. The following selection are campsites and caravan parks that are in beautiful settings and score 5 stars from reviewers on Trip Advisor. Yes, five stars!
Malanda Falls Caravan Park and Campground
What makes it special?
According to reviewers, (who nearly all give it fives stars) this is the “best caravan park ever!” It is located beside the beautiful Malanda Falls, which is a good swimming hole on hot days. It is surrounded by rainforest, walking tracks, and wildlife such as the rare tree kangaroo. There is an animal petting area where children can bottle feed the calves.
Facilities
- Wide open spaces for family fun
- Camp kitchen
- Several BBQ’s
- Laundry Facilities
- Toilets
- Hot showers
- Bush walks
- Tourist Information
- Powered and unpowered sites
RATES: $20 – $25 for two people.
What makes it special?
This place also scores five stars on Trip Advisor. It is quiet and peaceful with incredible starry night skies. The sites are large and shady, the facilities excellent, and the caretakers kind and helpful. It is a 1 km walk to beautiful Lake Eachem. Birdlife is prolific. Ducks and chickens come to say hello.
Facilities
- Camp kitchen with gas burners, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge
- Hot showers
- Toilets
- Laundry facilities
- Fireplace
- Full sized BBQ
- General store
- Cafe
- Powered and unpowered caravan & campervan Sites
RATES: $22 – $27 per night for 2 people.
The Misty Mountains Loop: plenty of camping options and places of interest to keep you exploring for days.
More Information:
- If you are planning to explore Australia in a campervan, consider hiring one from Camperman. Their rates are all-inclusive from as little as $49 per day. They also have used campervans for sale which they will buy back when you’re finished – an economical option if you plan to spend 3 months or more exploring.
- To see the regions other blogged campgrounds and places of interest visit the Wooroonooran Blog Map.
- To see all the blogged campsites and places of interest, visit the Blog Map.
- Free camping on the Atherton Tablelands
- Budget waterfront camping on the Atherton Tablelands
Happy travels!
Little Green Nomad 
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