Ingham Tourist Park – Ingham

Ingham Tourist Park is a classic, friendly, and convenient holiday park situated in the heart of the lush Herbert River Valley in Tropical North Queensland. Located on the southern entrance to Ingham, this park is celebrated for being the perfect gateway to the region’s spectacular natural attractions, most notably the magnificent Wallaman Falls, Australia’s highest permanent single-drop waterfall. The park offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, with a great range of accommodation options to suit all travellers. There are spacious, shady powered and unpowered sites ideal for caravans, motorhomes, and tents, as well as a variety of comfortable, air-conditioned cabins. The park is known for its clean and well-maintained facilities, which include a refreshing swimming pool—a must in the tropical climate—a camp kitchen, barbecue areas, and a laundry. Its location is a major asset; while providing a peaceful setting, it is just a minute’s drive from the centre of Ingham, a town rich in Italian culture and the heart of the local sugarcane industry. This provides easy access to supermarkets, classic country pubs, and fantastic Italian delicatessens. For travellers looking to explore the natural wonders of the southern Cassowary Coast, from the misty rainforests of the Girringun National Park to the world-class fishing in the Hinchinbrook Channel, Ingham Tourist Park is a comfortable, affordable, and perfectly positioned basecamp.

Site Information

• Location: On the Bruce Highway, at the southern entrance to Ingham.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes of all sizes.
• Road Access: Sealed highway.
• Site Surface: Grass and slab 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, tour desk, dump point.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, available in common areas.
• Potable Water: Yes, available at sites.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for all major carriers.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• 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.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly on sites by prior arrangement.
• Fishing: Yes, excellent fishing in the Herbert River, Hinchinbrook Channel, and local creeks.
• Short Walks: Excellent walking and cycling paths at the nearby TYTO Wetlands.

Local Amenities

All of Ingham’s amenities are a very short drive from the park.

• Local Pubs:
  • The Royal Hotel (approx. 2 km)
  • Lees Hotel (The Original Pub with No Beer) (approx. 2.5 km)
  • Herbert River Jockey Club (has a bar) (approx. 1 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • Numerous hotels, cafes, bakeries, and renowned Italian delicatessens in Ingham.
• Local Attractions:
  • Wallaman Falls, Girringun National Park (day trip)
  • TYTO Wetlands & Information Centre
  • Hinchinbrook Island National Park (ferry departs from Lucinda)
  • Broadwater Creek State Forest
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • This is a major caravan park. Other options include the BIG4 Lucinda Wanderers Holiday Park.
• Next Free Camps:
  • Bilyana Free Camp (24hr, approx. 65 km south)
  • Cardwell Park Rest Area (24hr, approx. 100 km north)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A dump point is available onsite for guests. A public one is also in Ingham.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple 24/7 service stations are located within 2 km.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available onsite.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite and throughout Ingham.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

Ingham is in the heart of the Wet Tropics and has a distinct wet and dry season, known for its very high rainfall.