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Camping on Kuuku I’yu Ngaachi

Chuulangun Campgrounds sign at Portland Roads turn-off

Kuuku I’yu Northern Kaanju People welcome you to their Ngaachi in the uplands of Cape York Peninsula, northern Australia. Nestled on the banks of the upper Wenlock River, the Chuulangun Campgrounds are located on Aboriginal Freehold land in the bioculturally diverse Kaanju Ngaachi Wenlock and Pascoe Rivers Indigenous Protected Area (IPA).

Enjoy bush camping in peaceful surrounds where you might see Palm Cockatoos (Kila), Spotted Cuscus or the elusive Freshwater Crocodile (I’wai). Spend the day exploring, bush walking, bird watching or fishing. You might catch a couple of pan-size sooty grunter for dinner. After a lazy day cool down in the mountain-spring-fed waters of the Wenlock, then warm up in front of a cosy campfire while you gaze at the stars that look down on this ancient land.

HIGHLIGHTS

* Bush Camping    * Bird Watching    * Bush Showers    * Flushing Toilet    * Pet Friendly

Wenlock River near the campgrounds

HOW TO BOOK

No bookings required for small groups. Just find a spot, set up your camp and one of our friendly Chuulangun Rangers will come in the late afternoon to collect your camping fee on site.

Bookings required for organised tour groups. Contact the Chuulangun Rangers on 07 4060 3240 or email: chuulangunrangers@gmail.com.

HOW MUCH FOR CAMPING?

* $10 per per adult per night    * No charge for children under 18 years old

HOW TO FIND US

GPS coordinates –13.11628020437837, 142.98956335296958

Turn off to the Chuulangun Campgrounds 4km past the Wenlock River crossing on the Portland Roads Road, then follow the signs.

We are located on the Portland Roads Road on the way to Lockhart River, Iron Range and Chilli Beach. If you have a campervan or caravan, leave the hassle of carting your trailer along the dusty road to the east coast and leave it set up at our campgrounds ready for your return.

NOTE

Chuulangun is a dry community. The prohibition of alcohol on the homelands is a lore set down by our Elders. The Chuulangun Campgrounds is also located in the jurisdiction of the Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire therefore is subject to alcohol restrictions under the alcohol management plan. For more information visit: the Queensland Government website.

The Chuulangun Campgrounds are closed during the wet season, from December to May, and open for the tourist season from June 1 unless otherwise advised.

Download a Chuulangun Campgrounds flyer here.