Things to do

Camping and accommodation

Camping

There are three basic camping areas provided in Bulburin National Park for bush camping. One camping area is provided at the site of the former forestry barracks on Bulburin Forest Road. Two other camping areas are accessed from the 4WD Loop Road. Please note the roads are unsealed and accessible by high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles in dry weather only. It is not accessible by two-wheel drive vehicles, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Make sure you have four-wheel driving experience and recovery gear. Do not attempt these roads in wet weather or with a two-wheel drive vehicle.

Camping permits are required and fees apply.

• Find out more about camping in Bulburin National Park.
• Book your camping permit online.
• If you cannot book online, see camping bookings for other options.

Other accommodation

Hotels, motels and other holiday accommodation is available in and around Gladstone.

See the tourism information links for more details.

Driving

The road from the site of the old forestry camp to the Bruce Highway and the 4WD Loop Road past Scotts Bridge provides a rocky touring experience with picturesque views of rainforests and scenic landscapes. Please note the roads are unsealed and accessible by high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles in dry weather only. It is not accessible by two-wheel drive vehicles, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Make sure you have four-wheel driving experience and recovery gear. Do not attempt these roads in wet weather or with a two-wheel drive vehicle.

Viewing wildlife

Stop, look and listen for rose-crowned fruit-doves, noisy pittas, regent and satin bowerbirds, and paradise riflebirds in the rainforest.