Don’t miss Girraween National Park’s new camping grounds

There’s been a whopping $3.3 million dropped on upgrading the 12,000-hectare Girraween National Park, resulting in two fantastic new camping options, the Kambuwal camping area and the Terrawambella camping area. Both are the result of an aim to enhance both the visitor experience and environmental outcomes at Girraween National Park. A win-win situation for all.

The new campsites

Both of the new camping areas have been named accordingly to recognise Girraween’s First Nations people, the Kambuwal People. Connect with nature and de-stress at the Kambuwal camping area, set in a beautiful area nestled among trees and granite rocks. Kambuwal is the spot to camp if you have a small trailer or tent as the sites are intimate. On the other hand, the Terrawambella camping area is where larger groups will want to head. It features larger camping structures, open grassed areas and plenty of space to hang out and socialise.

About Girraween

Girraween means ‘place of flowers’ and was home to First Nations people for countless generations. It was initially formed from tectonic plate and volcanic activity an incredible 225 million years ago. Keep your eyes peeled for native critters such as wombats, spotted quolls, lyrebirds, Cunningham’s skinks, and turquoise parrots.

If you’re more of a natural scenery person, you’ll be amazed by the area’s enormous granite outcrops and granite features. Add The Granite Arch and The Pyramid to your must-see list. Where you’d normally find rainforests, you now find rocks. This is what makes Girraween National Park a unique experience compared to its neighbours, Springbrook and Lamington. All the more reason for a camping trip!

Out with the old, in with the new

As we say hello to the two new sites, we simultaneously wave goodbye to the Bald Rock Creek camping area. After half a century of use, environmental concerns in relation to wastewater and soil erosion have meant it must close.

Check out the improvements at Castle Rock

Excitingly, the Castle Rock camping area has been a recipient to upgrades and improvements. This includes dedicated sites for large groups as well as people with disabilities, who now have access to suitable facilities.

Other improvements

There have also been improvements made to The Pyramid walking track, which sees roughly 80% of keen visitors attempt to reach the top. This strenuous walk of a massive, granite dome rewards its conquerors with the chance to enjoy unique and scenic views of the park.

A concept plan for the development of a new Visitor Centre and Precinct has also been completed, and the installation of additional water supply infrastructure and waste treatment system.

If you’ve never been camping at Girraween before, let these improvements be your motivation. Choose a campsite based on your group size and needs and see for yourself why this area is such a hit with travellers.