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Impulse Creek, Conway Range trail, Conway National Park Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government

Coral Beach, Conway Conservation Park Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government

Repulse Creek camping area, Conway Range trail

Hike-in or cycle-in to Repulse Creek camping area located along the Conway Range trail and spend a night sleeping in the rainforest. Relax by Repulse Creek, a short walk from the camping area.

Accessible by

Bicycle
Walk-in

Camping area facilities

Picnic tables
Toilets (non-flush)
Tent camping
Long walk to tent
Walking
Mountain biking

Always check

Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
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Your camping permit is booked – book online.
Any park-specific camping information for Conway.
Visiting Conway safely for important safety information.

Hike-in or cycle-in to Repulse Creek camping area located along the Conway Range trail and spend a night sleeping in the rainforest. You are spoilt for choice at this camping area—camp in an open grassy area or in a secluded rainforest nook. Relax by Repulse Creek, a short walk from the camping area.

Getting there and getting around

Repulse Creek camping area is located in Conway National Park. From Airlie Beach travel southwest along Shute Habour Road for about 11km and turn left onto Brandy Creek Road. Follow this road onto Forestry Road through to the national park car park.

From the Forestry Road car park follow the Conway Range trail for 8.1km to reach Repulse Creek camping area.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Repulse Creek camping area is open all year round. The camping area may be closed at time due to severe weather or management activities.

Camping area features

A grassy and sunny clearing in the rainforest or secluded rainforest nooks.

Location: 8.1km from the Forestry Road car park.

Map: Conway trails map (PDF, 1.5MB)

Access: the camping area can only be reached on foot or by mountain bike.

Number of sites: open grassy area or secluded rainforest nooks (first in best situated!).

Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in and cycle-in camping only.

Camp site surface: dirt, grass.

Facilities: tank water (treat before drinking), picnic tables, pit toilets.

Open fires: prohibited. Fuel stoves are recommended.

Generators: not allowed.

Essentials to bring: rubbish bags, insect repellent, toilet paper. Read more about Conway Range trail.

Mobile phone coverage: none at this camping area. Occasional network coverage can be obtained at elevated points along the trail between Mount Hayward and Airlie Beach.