Campground · Queensland, Australia
Bottom Whiphandle Waterhole camping area
Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)
Bottom Whiphandle Waterhole camping area is on a high ridge near the western bank of the Normanby River, in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL). The permanent waterhole suits bank fishing, and large crocodiles are frequently seen. Access is 4WD, with no toilets or mobile phone coverage.
Bottom Whiphandle Waterhole camping area is a campground in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL), Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.
How booking Bottom Whiphandle Waterhole camping area works
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Queensland National Parks Booking Service.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground
- Facilities
- Generators allowed, conditions apply
- Rules and limits
- No toilets
- Camp fires allowed, conditions apply
- Not available: mobile phone coverage not available
- Getting there
- 4WD access
- Booked through
- Queensland National Parks Booking Service
- Location
- -14.66338, 144.18888
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Bottom Whiphandle Waterhole camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Top Whiphandle Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)2.1 km (1.3 mi)
- Basin Hole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)7.7 km (4.8 mi)
- Bizant River camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)8.3 km (5.2 mi)
- Brown Creek camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)9.2 km (5.7 mi)
- Melaleuca Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)11.5 km (7.1 mi)
- Hanushs Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)19.1 km (11.9 mi)
Bottom Whiphandle Waterhole camping area: questions
Do I need to book Bottom Whiphandle Waterhole camping area ahead?
Yes. Bottom Whiphandle Waterhole camping area is booked online through Queensland National Parks Booking Service, run by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
What is the emergency number at Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)?
In Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.