Lockhart River
Town
Population 544
Nearby national parks
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Iron Range National Park
Situated on the far north-east coast of Cape York Peninsula, Iron Range protects the largest area of lowland rainforest in Australia, much...more -
Jardine River National Park
Jardine River National Park, surrounding the state’s largest perennial river, lies at the remote northern tip of Cape York Peninsula...more -
Lakefield National Park
Lakefield National Park on the Cape York Peninsula is Queensland’s second largest park. Stretching from the small outback town of Laura...more
Eco-friendly activities around town
Aurukun Wetland Charters 186 km
Explore one of Australia’s largest wetland areas, the 11 000-square-kilometre Aurukun Wetlands on the west coast of the Peninsula, with guides from the proud Wik and Wik Way people. In a three-night tour, you will... Find out moreCampsites around town
Gordon Creek Crossing camping area 10 km
This campground is on the banks of Gordon Creek at the Portland Roads Rd, about 8 km north of the ranger HQ and under a kilometre west of the Cooks Hut camping area. There are no facilities so you need to bring... Find out moreCooks Hut camping area 10 km
Cooks Hut is near the Rainforest camping area on the banks of the Claudie River, near the junction of Portland Roads and Lockhart River roads. The campsite surface is a combination of dirt and grass and there are 4... Find out moreRainforest camping area 10 km
Accessed by 4WD only, the Rainforest campsite is set in riverine rainforest on the banks of the Claudie River. The campsite surface is a combination of dirt and grass and there are 4 defined campsites available within... Find out moreChili Beach camping area 19 km
Chili Beach is near the north-east boundary of the park, reached by 4WD off Portland Roads Rd. From this campsite for self-sufficient campers only you can go for a walk along the beach or take the 5 km walk to the mouth... Find out moreChuulangun Aboriginal Corporation Campgrounds 52 km
A great spot for birdwatching and enjoying the natural surrounds, Chuulangun Aboriginal Corporation Campgrounds are about 5 km from the upper Wenlock crossing on Portland Roads Rd. There are no facilities besides the... Find out moreArcher River Roadhouse 84 km
Archer River Roadhouse is open Apr–Dec and closed at other times due to the wet season. The licensed roadhouse offers meals, fuel and basic mechanical repairs. Ten single air-conditioned rooms and 4 twin rooms are... Find out moreOld Moreton Telegraph Station camping area 85 km
Old Moreton Telegraph Station is an ideal stopover if you’re travelling to the tip of Cape York. It is just under 300 km south of the tip, about 130 km from the nearest town of Weipa. The 6 ha grounds are spacious... Find out moreMungkan Kandju camping area (bush camping) 105 km
Bush camping is permitted at the Rokeby and Archer Bend sections of Mungkan Kandju National Park; book ahead for Archer Bend. Campers must be completely self sufficient, as there are no facilities available. The Rokeby... Find out moreBramwell Station camping area 106 km
The most northerly cattle station in Australia, Bramwell Station is east of Cape York’s Telegraph Rd, signposted 14 km south of Bramwell Junction. The campground is grassy and shady with several mango and... Find out moreBramwell Junction camping area 115 km
Refuel with hamburgers and beverages at the roadhouse, then set up camp at this site at the junction of the Telegraph Track and Bypass Rd, about 40 km north of Cape York’s Old Moreton Telegraph Station. Note:... Find out more
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