Campground · Queensland, Australia
Midway Waterhole camping area
Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)
Midway Waterhole camping area is next to a large permanent waterhole on the steep western bank of the Normanby River, in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL). It is good for fishing. Access is 4WD, and there are no toilets or mobile phone coverage.
Midway 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 Midway 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; directions on the park's own page
- Booked through
- Queensland National Parks Booking Service
- Location
- -14.88592, 144.20602
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Midway 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)5.8 km (3.6 mi)
- Seven Mile camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)13.2 km (8.2 mi)
- Melaleuca Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)13.8 km (8.6 mi)
- Mick Fienn Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)16.1 km (10 mi)
- Dingo Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)20.8 km (12.9 mi)
- Basin Hole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)21.5 km (13.4 mi)
Midway Waterhole camping area: questions
Do I need to book Midway Waterhole camping area ahead?
Yes. Midway 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.