Discovery Parks – Cloncurry

Discovery Parks – Cloncurry provides a welcome and comfortable oasis for travellers exploring the rugged heart of North West Queensland’s outback. Located conveniently in the historic mining town of Cloncurry, this well-appointed holiday park is the perfect base for delving into the region’s rich pioneering and Royal Flying Doctor Service history. The park offers a wide range of accommodation to suit all travellers, from spacious powered and unpowered sites suitable for large caravans and motorhomes, to a variety of comfortable cabins. After a long day of driving on the hot outback highways, the park’s key feature is its inviting swimming pool, offering a perfect way to cool off and relax. The sites are well-maintained, with a mix of grass and slab options, and the park is known for its clean amenities and friendly, helpful staff. The facilities are excellent, including a camp kitchen, barbecues, and laundry, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free stay. Its position within Cloncurry means guests are just a short drive from all the town’s essential services and major attractions, such as the John Flynn Place Museum and the Mary Kathleen Mine lookout. For travellers seeking modern comforts, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a perfectly located base in ‘The Curry’, Discovery Parks is a top-tier choice.

Site Information

• Location: In the town of Cloncurry, just off the main highway.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes of all sizes.
• Road Access: Sealed roads.
• Site Surface: Grass, slab, and dirt sites.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a paid holiday park. Bookings are recommended.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management when booking.
• Number of Powered Sites: A large number of powered sites are available.
• Number of Un-powered Sites: A good number of unpowered sites are available.
• Facilities: Swimming pool, toilets, hot showers, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQs, dump point.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, available in common areas.
• Potable Water: Yes, potable water is available.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for all major carriers.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Prohibited.
• Number of Sites Available: Numerous defined sites.
• Essentials to Bring: Standard camping gear and swimwear.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly on sites by arrangement.
• Fishing: The nearby Cloncurry River offers fishing opportunities.
• Short Walks: Easy walks into the Cloncurry town centre.

Local Amenities

All of Cloncurry’s amenities are within a short drive or walk from the park.

• Local Pubs:
  • Post Office Hotel (approx. 2 km)
  • Leichhardt Hotel (approx. 2 km)
  • Central Hotel (approx. 2 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • Numerous hotels, cafes, bakeries, and roadhouses in Cloncurry.
• Local Attractions:
  • John Flynn Place Museum
  • Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre & Museum
  • Mary Kathleen Mine Lookout (day trip)
  • Cloncurry Lookout
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • This is a major caravan park. Cloncurry Caravan Park Oasis is another option.
• Next Free Camps:
  • Chinaman Creek Dam (self-contained only, approx. 4 km)
  • Cloncurry Coppermine Freedom Camp (24hr, approx. 3 km)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite for guests. A public one is at the sale yards.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple service stations are available within 2 km.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite or at the Visitor Information Centre.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite and throughout the town.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

Cloncurry has a hot semi-arid climate, known for its extremely hot summers and mild, dry winters.