BIG4 Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park – Kurrimine Beach

BIG4 Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park is a premier tropical destination on the magnificent Cassowary Coast, offering a perfect blend of beachfront relaxation and family-friendly fun. This award-winning park is famously located directly opposite the stunning King Reef, a unique fringing coral reef that you can walk to at low tide, providing an incredible and accessible nature experience. The park itself is a haven for families, renowned for its huge resort-style swimming pool and massive water park, complete with slides and a tipping bucket that guarantees hours of entertainment for children. Accommodation options are extensive, catering to all needs and budgets, from spacious powered and unpowered sites suitable for large caravans, to a wide variety of modern, self-contained cabins and villas. The park is beautifully landscaped with lush tropical gardens, creating a serene holiday atmosphere. A major drawcard is its pet-friendly policy, which extends to some of its cabin accommodation, making it a top choice for those travelling with their entire family. The on-site King Reef Cafe & Bar provides delicious meals and drinks with spectacular ocean views, meaning guests don’t need to go far for a great dining experience. With its unbeatable location, incredible facilities, and friendly atmosphere, BIG4 Kurrimine Beach is the ultimate base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics rainforests, and the beautiful Mission Beach area.

Site Information

• Location: In the quiet coastal village of Kurrimine Beach, on the Cassowary Coast.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes of all sizes.
• Road Access: Sealed roads.
• Site Surface: Grass and slab sites.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a paid holiday park. Bookings are essential.
• 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: Water park, swimming pool, toilets, hot showers, camp kitchen, laundry, BBQs, restaurant & bar, tour desk, dump point.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, available in common areas.
• Potable Water: Yes, available at sites.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Good for Telstra, patchy for others.
• TV Reception: Good.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Ullage: Dump point available onsite.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Prohibited.
• Number of Sites Available: Numerous defined sites.
• Essentials to Bring: Standard camping gear, swimwear, reef shoes for walking on the reef.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is very pet-friendly, including in some cabins. Check conditions when booking.
• Fishing: Yes, excellent beach, reef, and estuary fishing.
• Short Walks: Excellent walking along the beach and out to King Reef at low tide.

Local Amenities

Kurrimine Beach is a small village with limited services. The nearest major towns are Tully and Mission Beach.

• Local Pubs:
  • King Reef Cafe & Bar (onsite)
  • Kurrimine Beach Hotel Motel (approx. 1 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • The onsite restaurant and the local pub are the main options.
• Local Attractions:
  • King Reef (accessible at low tide)
  • Paronella Park (short drive)
  • Mamu Tropical Skywalk
  • Mission Beach
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • This is a premier caravan park. Other options are available in Mission Beach and Tully.
• Next Free Camps:
  • Bilyana Free Camp (24hr, approx. 45 km south)
  • Japoonvale Rest Area (24hr, approx. 40 km north)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite for guests. A public one is in Tully.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • A service station is available in Kurrimine Beach (check hours). 24/7 options in Tully.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite and at the beachfront park.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

The Cassowary Coast is in the Wet Tropics and has a tropical monsoon climate. Be aware of stingers in the ocean during the warmer months (Nov-May).