Woodleigh Station – Ravenshoe

Woodleigh Station offers a genuine and historic Australian outback experience, providing travellers with an authentic bush camp on a working cattle property in the Atherton Tablelands. Located on the Kennedy Highway between Ravenshoe and Mount Garnet, this fifth-generation family-owned station has been operating since 1864, and a stay here is an immersion in pastoral history. The campground provides spacious, unpowered sites in a rustic and natural setting, typically along the banks of a creek or waterhole. It’s a back-to-basics style of camping, perfect for self-sufficient travellers in everything from tents to large caravans who want to escape the crowds and enjoy the peace of the bush. The facilities are simple but functional, usually including access to toilets and showers. The real charm of Woodleigh lies in its authenticity. Guests can enjoy the vast, open spaces, watch the station’s cattle graze, and explore the property’s unique landscape, which marks the transition from the high-altitude tablelands to the dry savannah country. It’s a fantastic location for birdwatching and photography, with incredible outback sunsets and brilliant starry nights. The hosts offer a warm country welcome and a glimpse into the daily life of a cattle station. Its location makes it a great base for exploring nearby attractions like the spectacular Millstream Falls and the historic town of Ravenshoe, Queensland’s highest town. For a truly authentic, peaceful, and historic country stay, Woodleigh Station is an unforgettable experience.

Site Information

• Location: On the Kennedy Highway, approximately 20 km south-west of Ravenshoe.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes of all sizes.
• Road Access: Sealed highway to the property entrance, then unsealed station tracks.
• Site Surface: Grass and dirt sites.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a paid station stay. Bookings are essential.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management when booking.
• Number of Un-powered Sites: Numerous spacious unpowered sites available.
• Facilities: Toilets, hot showers, rubbish bins.
• Picnic Tables: No.
• Potable Water: It is recommended to bring your own main supply of drinking water.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Very limited to non-existent.
• TV Reception: No.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Permitted in designated fire pits, subject to local fire bans.
• Generator Use: Permitted during designated hours.
• Number of Sites Available: Many sites across a large property.
• Essentials to Bring: It is best to be largely self-sufficient with food and power.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are welcome by prior arrangement. Must be controlled due to livestock.
• Fishing: Possible in creeks and waterholes on the property.
• Short Walks: Excellent walking tracks throughout the station property.

Local Amenities

This is a remote station stay. The nearest town with full services is Ravenshoe (approx. 20 km).

• Local Pubs:
  • Club Hotel Ravenshoe (approx. 20 km)
  • Ravenshoe Hotel (approx. 20 km)
  • Mount Garnet Hotel (approx. 25 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • Pubs, cafes, and bakeries in Ravenshoe and Mount Garnet.
• Local Attractions:
  • Millstream Falls National Park (Big and Little Millstream Falls)
  • Windy Hill Wind Farm
  • Innot Hot Springs
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • This is a station stay campground. Other options include Ravenshoe Millstream Caravan Park.
• Next Free Camps:
  • Archer Creek Rest Area (48hr, approx. 5 km east)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A public dump point is available in Ravenshoe.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Service stations are available in Ravenshoe and Mount Garnet.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available in Ravenshoe.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

The high-altitude Atherton Tablelands has a cooler, more temperate climate than the coast, with four distinct seasons.