Finch Hatton

Part 2 of our 2022 Adventure 

Rockhampton to Finch Hatton (371Km) 
Hervey Bay to Finch Hatton 785km

Accommodation:     PlatypusBush Camp
Our Rating:              10/10
Cost:                       $25 pn                                       
Campfires:              Yes
Image Gallery:        Fich Hatton
Travelling with:        Fiona Ellis, Steve & Mel Conlan

Camp Description

The Bushcamp is located in the stunning lowland palm-riven rainforest of Finch Hatton Gorge, in the Pioneer Valley outside Mackay, Queensland. It's only 2km away from Eungella National Park. The Bushcamp was established over 34 years ago as a campsite with a single hut, and it has now grown to offer three timber-slab huts, kitchen and dining huts. The camping area features clean flush toilets, beautiful hot rainforest showers, picnic and dining areas, and a fire pit. There is also a crystal-clear Platypus viewing pool and a huge rock swimming pool.

Day 3 of our Nth Queensland Adventure

We began our journey towards Finch Hatton. Fiona planned to spend some time with her niece's newborn baby and headed to Moranbah for the night. Meanwhile, Steve, Mel, Kat, and I went to Platypus Bush camp to meet Wazza. As it might be the last time we head north for a while, we wanted to catch up. Our first stop was Flaggy Rock Cafe, which we were told was a great lunch spot with excellent pies. The Chicken Schnitzel Burgers were also pretty good, and we enjoyed some delicious coffee there.

On our way to Platypus Bush Camp, we stopped at Saraina for a toilet dump.

Platypush Bush Camp 

The Bushcamp is situated in the lowland rainforest of Finch Hatton Gorge in Pioneer Valley, outside Mackay, QLD. It is only 2km away from Eungella National Park. The campsite originally had only one hut, but over time, it has expanded to include three timber-slab huts, a well-equipped kitchen/galley, a dining hut, a small bush bar (BYO), a firepit, and a nature library. The camp has been operational for 18 years and is an ideal place to relax and unwind in nature.

The camping area offers flush toilets, rainforest showers, picnic and dining areas, and two firepits. There is a crystal-clear Platypus viewing pool and a huge rock swimming pool. You can observe platypus playing, spot birds and other wildlife, or enjoy swimming in pristine waterholes from the comfort of your own bed in the huts.