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Campground · Queensland, Australia

Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area

Cooloola Recreation Area

Poverty Point is a small, undeveloped coastal camp in Cooloola Recreation Area, overlooking the tidal waters of Tin Can Inlet. You reach it by 4WD only, via Poverty Point Road off Rainbow Beach Road, and it suits tents and high-clearance off-road camper trailers. Fire rings are provided and campfires are allowed with conditions. There are no toilets and no mobile coverage.

Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area is a campground in Cooloola Recreation Area, Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.

Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area in Cooloola Recreation Area

How booking Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area works

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Queensland National Parks Booking Service.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

At a glance

Type
Campground
Site types
Tent sites, High-clearance off-road camper trailer
Rules and limits
  • No toilets
  • Campfires allowed, conditions apply
  • Fire rings provided
  • Not available: mobile phone coverage not available
Getting there
  • 4WD only, via Poverty Point Road off Rainbow Beach Road
Location
-25.95934, 153.02430

In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.

Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area: questions

Do I need to book Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area ahead?

Yes. Poverty Point (Cooloola) camping area is booked online through Queensland National Parks Booking Service, run by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

What is the emergency number at Cooloola Recreation Area?

In Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.