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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.

Midway Waterhole camping area in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)

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.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

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
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.

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.