Campground · Queensland, Australia
Melaleuca Waterhole camping area
Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)
Melaleuca Waterhole camping area is beside a large permanent waterhole on the steep western bank of the Normanby River, in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL). It suits boat and bank fishing. Access is 4WD. There are no toilets and no mobile phone coverage.
Melaleuca 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 Melaleuca 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
- -14.76587, 144.17514
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Melaleuca Waterhole camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Hanushs Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)8 km (5 mi)
- Basin Hole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)8.1 km (5 mi)
- Bottom Whiphandle Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)11.5 km (7.1 mi)
- Top Whiphandle Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)13.5 km (8.4 mi)
- Midway Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)13.8 km (8.6 mi)
- Bizant River camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)14.9 km (9.3 mi)
Melaleuca Waterhole camping area: questions
Do I need to book Melaleuca Waterhole camping area ahead?
Yes. Melaleuca 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.