Proserpine
Town
Population 3314
Proserpine is the inland sugar town and service centre of the Whitsunday Shire. It was named after the Roman goddess of fertility, Proserpina, for the rich and fertile surrounding lands.
Visitor Information
Whitsunday Information Centre, Bruce Hwy; (07) 4945 3711 or 1300 717 407
Nearby national parks
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Eungella National Park
Situated in the rugged Clarke Range, high above the surrounding plains, this mountainous national park is rent by deep gorges and contains...more -
Cape Hillsborough National Park
Cape Hillsborough National Park is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches nestled between rocky headlands. Rhyolite boulders are scattered...more
Nearby towns
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Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is at the centre of the thriving Whitsunday coast. This tropical holiday town offers a cosmopolitan blend of bars,...more -
Bowen
At the north of the Whitsundays, Bowen is positioned within 5 kilometres of eight pristine beaches and bays. Named after the state's first...more -
Mackay
The city of Mackay is an intriguing blend of 1900s and art deco heritage buildings mixed with modern-day architecture. It was first settled...more
In Town
Historical Museum: local history dating back to settlement; closed weekends, open by appt; Bruce Hwy. Cultural Centre: displays local Aboriginal artefacts and has regular cinema screenings; Main St. Pioneer Park and Mill Street Park: beautiful spots with shady trees perfect for a picnic.
Nearby
Lake Proserpine at Peter Faust Dam: boat hire, waterskiing, fishing and swimming. The Cedar Creek Falls are nearby; 20 km NW on Crystalbrook Rd. Conway National Park: 28 km E; see Airlie Beach. Midge Point: coastal community and an ideal spot for bushwalking, fishing, crabbing and swimming; 41 km SE. Crocodile safaris: take a nature tour on an open-air tractor and cruise through mangrove river system on Proserpine River; bookings on (07) 4946 5111.
Fishing spots near town
Lake Proserpine 24 km
The closed season for barramundi in Queensland runs from November to February, but some of the best barra waters are exempt and this includes the fabulous Lake Proserpine, often called Peter Faust Dam, 26 km east of... Find out moreSeaforth 68 km
Seaforth is about an hour’s drive north of Mackay, depending on cane harvester traffic. The small seaside resort is remarkable in that it hasn’t yet been overrun by developers, although that is changing... Find out morePioneer River 88 km
Fishing from a canoe is one of the best ways to get close and personal with the environment. Even when the fish are small, catching them from a canoe is both challenging and rewarding. With that in mind, I jumped at the... Find out moreTeemburra Dam 89 km
Mackay has excellent freshwater options. The most popular venues are the region’s dams in the Pioneer Valley – Teemburra, Eungella and Kinchant. Of these, the best known is Teemburra in Eungella National... Find out moreEco-friendly activities around town
Hiking the Whitsundays Great Walk 13 km
In the past few years a 30-kilometre walking track – the Whitsundays Great Walk – has been established, from Brandy Creek to Airlie Beach, through Conway State Forest. The two main camps, Repulse Creek and... Find out moreCamping - Whitsundays and Keppel Islands 40 km
If you want to camp on one of the Whitsunday Islands but do not want to kayak and do not own a boat, Camping Whitsundays and Island Camping Connections run a drop-off and pickup service, supply camping gear and food if... Find out morePicnicking around Bowen and Mackay 55 km
There is plenty of shade to go around at Mullers Lagoon in Bowen, a 24-hectare parkland with botanic gardens, wetlands, a bird hide and free barbecues. The lush Botanic Gardens at Mackay are also recommended.... Find out moreReef HQ, Townsville 224 km
This eco-accredited, non-profit aquarium is a great spot to go before or after you visit the reef itself, as it will introduce you to some of the main characters out there and give you lots of great information about... Find out moreBushwalking on Magnetic Island 228 km
Magnetic Island has about 25 kilometres of walking tracks, many with outstanding views of the coast, or ending at isolated beaches. Do not miss the 2-kilometre Forts Walk, with a good chance of seeing a koala or two, and... Find out moreGolf courses around town
Hamilton Island Golf Club 38 km
When Hamilton Island was being built in the 1980s it was a playground of the rich and famous. The island’s owner and developer, Keith Williams, knew a golf course would add to the tourism value of his island... Find out moreCampsites around town
Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort 16 km
This impressive 10-hectare landscaped camping and caravan park is conveniently located about 250m from Airlie Beach's Centro Whitsunday Shopping Centre. The facilities are top class: ensuite powered sites, plenty of... Find out moreRepulse Creek camp 18 km
Experienced hikers and campers can walk 8.3 km from the Brandy Creek carpark along the Whitsunday Great Walk to reach this site (allow 3.5–4.5 hrs). Along the way, look out for rare wildlife such as the... Find out moreBloodwood camp 19 km
Hikers on the Whitsunday Great Walk can camp at this site, 11.5 km (5–6 hrs) from Repulse Creek camp and 8.5 km from the end of the walk at Airlie Beach. The track from Repulse Creek follows a ridge to the summit... Find out moreCamp Kanga 20 km
Powered sites are available at this campground, 24 km north-west of Proserpine on Crystal Brook Rd. It’s just 1.5 km from Lake Proserpine (also known as Peter Faust Dam) and offers handy extras such as laundry... Find out moreBig4 Airlie Cove Resort Van Park 21 km
<p>This modern tourist park with excellent facilities is located 2.5 km from Airlie Beach town centre on Shute Harbour Road. The campground is grassy and shady and features a 'Polynesian style' camp kitchen... Find out moreSwamp Bay camping area (walk-in camping) 25 km
Walk 2.1 km from the Swamp Bay/Mt Rooper carpark to this campground overlooking Daydream Island (no vehicle access). A pit toilet, shelter shed and picnic tables are the only facilities, so you need to bring all... Find out moreTancred Island camping area 25 km
Just 1 km from Shute Harbour, this campground has no facilities and suits self-sufficient campers only. A maximum of 6 campers per night are permitted.... Find out moreGrimstone Point camping area (boat-based camping) 27 km
This low-key, quiet campground is accessed by boat only. Pit toilets and picnic tables are the only facilities here so bring all self-sufficient goods and equipment (including insect repellent).... Find out moreSandy Bay camping area - Long Island 29 km
Not to be confused with the Sandy Bay campground on South Molle Island, this small campground on Long Island is close to a mangrove creek – bring insect repellent! Also bring all self-sufficient supplies including... Find out moreSandy Bay camping area 29 km
Reached only by boat at mid-high tide, this campground on the west side of South Molle Island is connected to the rest of the island by a 11.5 km walking track system. The clearing can hold a maximum of 36... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort 16 km
This is a top quality park in an exceptionally popular holiday destination. The park has many features including a kids club, a tennis court and minigolf. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay... Find out moreO’Connell River Whitsunday Tourist Park 19 km
Located alongside the highway 22 km south of Proserpine, this place has good basic facilities and is for an overnight stop. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreFlametree Tourist Village 23 km
This is a well-known park in the heart of a popular holiday destination. Enjoy the pool, covered barbecues and other features. This is a good place at a reasonable price in this busy coastal strip. Bookings are required... Find out moreTravellers Rest Caravan and Camping Park 31 km
There are no more sandflies or midges at Midge Point than elsewhere, but there is a lovely beachside caravan park with lawns, large shady trees and a host of other great features. We really enjoy staying here. Bookings... Find out moreBIG4 Bowen Coral Coast Beachfront Holiday Park 58 km
Bowen is a popular coastal town and this park has absolute beach frontage, with excellent facilities and spotless amenities. Swimming, snorkelling and walking are all popular activities here. Beachfront sites are... Find out moreWangaratta at the Beach Caravan Park 59 km
Great for a winter break, this is a very neat and tidy council park on the waterfront, adjoining the golf course. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreSt Helens Gardens Caravan Park 59 km
A basic park with good facilities, this place is set back from the highway beside Kolijo Creek, 1 km south of the Calen Post Office. This is a good overnight stop. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreSeaforth Camping Area 69 km
This is a popular open camping area right on the beachfront in the heart of the small town.... Find out moreCape Hillsborough Nature Resort 76 km
This park within Cape Hillsborough National Park offers camping and caravan sites and is a great spot for a break. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreEco-friendly places to stay around town
Bungalow Bay Koala Village 229 km
Declared Australia’s best backpacker accommodation, this low-key eco-accredited resort, with pool and family-style restaurant, has 2.8 hectares of camping area and 30 A-frame bungalows, 25 of which are... Find out moreRest areas around town
Mount Gordon Park Area 54 km
60 km N of Proserpine (R) or 8 km S of Bowen (L) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S20 02.800 E148 13.739 ... Find out moreSt Helens Beach Camp Area 56 km
T/O 54 km N of Mackay (R) or 70 km S of Proserpine (L) Small campground located 13 kilometres east of the highway on the foreshore at the south end of the village. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S20 50.426 E148... Find out moreSeaforth Camp Area 69 km
T/O 20 km N of Mackay (R) or 104 km S of Proserpine (L) Large foreshore campground located 23 kilometres east of the highway at the end of the road into the village. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S20 54.074 E148... Find out moreBall Bay Camp Area 70 km
T/O 20 km N of Mackay (R) or 104 km S of Proserpine (L) Very small grassy campground on the foreshore 2 kilometres north of Cape Hillsborough Road (turn off 4 kilometres east of Seaforth Road) at the end of the road... Find out moreSmalleys Beach Camp Area 73 km
T/O 20 km N of Mackay (R) or 104 km S of Proserpine (L) Small area on the beach among dense coastal vegetation 1.5 kilometres north of Cape Hillsborough Road (turn off 5.5 kilometres east of Seaforth Road) in Cape... Find out morePalm Tree Creek Park Area 77 km
34 km N of Mackay (L) or 90 km S of Proserpine (R) Small area adjacent to the highway around a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S21 01.676 E148 53.572... Find out moreGuthalungra Rest Area 93 km
49 km N of Bowen (L) or 56 km S of Home Hill (R) Small area just off the highway opposite the roadhouse. Limited shade. GPS: S19 55.440 E147 50.571... Find out moreSarina Park Area 133 km
South side of town Large parking area just off the highway behind the roadhouse. Good shade. GPS: S21 26.183 E149 13.387 ... Find out moreHome Hill Rest Area 147 km
Middle of town Parking area in the street west of the main street near the tourist information centre. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S19 39.916 E147 24.849 ... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Proserpine Show: June.
Harvest Festival: includes the World Championship Cane Cutting event; Oct.
