Kingfisher Caravan Park: Your Waterside Base for Tin Can Bay’s Dolphin Encounter
The park itself is a shady oasis, providing a range of spacious sites and comfortable cabin accommodation. After a morning with the dolphins or a day out on the water, the park’s swimming pool is an inviting spot to cool off and relax. Kingfisher Caravan Park is an ideal base for boaties and fishing enthusiasts, with excellent boat ramp facilities nearby providing access to the pristine waters of the Great Sandy Strait, a haven for fishing, crabbing, and exploring. It’s also a fantastic launchpad for further adventures, with the spectacular coloured sands of Rainbow Beach and the gateway to K’gari (Fraser Island) just a short, scenic drive away. For a peaceful, nature-filled getaway that combines unique wildlife encounters with classic coastal relaxation, Kingfisher Caravan Park is a perfect choice.
48 Esplanade, Tin Can Bay QLD 4580
- Website: kingfishercaravanpark.com.au
- Phone: (07) 5486 4198
- GPS Coordinates: -25.90899, 153.00752
Location Map
Site Details and Facilities
- Location: On the Esplanade in the peaceful coastal town of Tin Can Bay.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes.
- Road Access: Sealed roads.
- Site Surface: Primarily spacious and shady grass sites, with some slab options.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, a full range of powered and unpowered sites.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Caters to tourists and holidaymakers.
- Facilities: Swimming pool, camp kitchen, BBQs, clean amenities block, laundry, dump point.
- Picnic Tables: Yes, in communal areas.
- Potable Water: Yes.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent.
- TV Reception: Excellent.
- Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
- Rubbish Bins: Yes.
- Open Fires: Prohibited.
- Generator Use: Prohibited.
Activities & Essentials
- Essentials to Bring: Camera for the dolphins, fishing gear, crab pots, and a boat or kayak if you have one.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly. Please confirm their specific policy when booking.
- Fishing: Excellent fishing and crabbing in the sheltered waters of Tin Can Bay and the Great Sandy Strait.
- Short Walks: Enjoy the beautiful foreshore walk along the Esplanade, right outside the park.
Local Amenities
Pubs & Restaurants
- Tin Can Bay Country Club: Approx. 2 km
- Sleepy Lagoon Hotel (Tin Can Bay): Approx. 2.5 km
- Tin Can Bay Hotel: Approx. 3 km
Local Attractions
- Barnacles Dolphin Centre (Dolphin Feeding): Approx. 800 m
- Tin Can Bay Foreshore: Adjacent to the park.
- Rainbow Beach: Approx. 35 km
- Inskip Point (Gateway to K’gari/Fraser Island): Approx. 45 km
Camping & Travel Resources
- Nearest Caravan Parks: Several other parks are located in Tin Can Bay.
- Next Free Camps: Limited free camping in the area; camps available in nearby forestry parks (permit required).
- Nearest Dump Points: Onsite for guests. A public dump point is also available in town.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Several options available in Tin Can Bay.
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Public Toilets: Onsite for guests.
Seasonal Weather Forecast: Tin Can Bay (Cooloola Coast)
- Summer (Dec-Feb): Warm to hot and humid, with a high chance of rain and thunderstorms. Averages range from 22°C to 30°C.
- Autumn (Mar-May): Beautiful, warm, and sunny days with lower humidity. A very pleasant time to visit. Temperatures average 18°C to 28°C.
- Winter (Jun-Aug): The peak tourist season. Mild, dry, and sunny days with cool nights. Ideal conditions. Average temperatures from 11°C to 23°C.
- Spring (Sep-Nov): Warms up with lovely sunny conditions and pleasant sea breezes. Temperatures range from 16°C to 27°C.