Where to Stay
Alva Beach Tourist Park
This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. A friendly welcome to Alva Beach Tourist Park tucked away in the small coastal village of Alva and just a 15km drive from the town of Ayr and Burdekin Shire. Located a few hundred meters at the back of the dunes of the beach, the park consists of 5 acres of tropical grounds with park sites and cabins set amongst coconut palms and hibiscus hedges. They offer powered and non-powered sites with or without slabs. En-suite cabins can sleep up to six persons or budget cabins that will sleep up to 4 persons. The park being coastal catches the great cooling sea breezes during the hotter summer months and the sparkling pool is a great spot to soak up the sun and cool off with a few laps. There is 4WD access from the park onto the beach for boat launching, fishing, and crabbing. The region is a well-known fishing mecca, with access to Barramundi, mud crabs, other estuary species, and off-coast reef fishing. Alva is also the closest point to the world-famous SS Yongala wreck.
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Ayr Travellers Motel
The Ayr Travellers Motel is located on the main street of Ayr and within walking distance of shops and family parks. Located only an hour's drive to Townsville, The Ayr Travellers Motel is the perfect stopover. Secure parking at the rear of the motel, and their automated doors close to all public at 9 pm. There is an on-site laundry and free unlimited wifi. Their rooms range from Queens, Twins, Disabled, Kings and a Two bedroom apartment, perfect for families. The comfortable and spacious 4 Star property has a fully Licensed Restaurant, ideal for the corporate or holiday traveller. Your ideal “home away from home” whilst visiting the Burdekin. Looking for things to do? The Yongala dive experience is rated one of the top 10 dives in the world! Not that adventurous? Come and see the cane burn which is an amazing site on sunset. The Ayr Nature museum has an amazing collection of butterflies and much more! This is just to name a few.
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Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park
Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park is centrally located within a couple of blocks from the Ayr Central Business District, near the theatre and library and next to the public pool. It offers a range of accommodation options including ensuite cabins, budget cabins, caravan and tent sites as well as drive through sites. The shady park has a camp kitchen as well as barbecue facilities. Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park is perfect for a relaxing stay.
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Discovery Parks - Ayr
One of Australia’s largest cane and mango growing areas, Ayr is known for its natural beauty and fertile farmland. Explore the spectacular Burdekin region with a stay at Discovery Parks – Ayr (previously Big4 Ayr Silver Link Caravan Village), featuring stunning gardens full of hibiscus and you might even be lucky enough to be able to pick a mango from the trees in park! With creeks and mangrove-lined estuaries close by, the area is ideal for fishing and crabbing, and nearby Alva Beach has miles of pristine sandy coastline, a popular spot for beach fishing and windsurfing. Offering a range of accommodation from self-contained cabins and villas to drive through and large slab sites, you’ll be sure to find the perfect option with all of them set in the beautifully maintained gardens. Enjoy relaxing after a big day in the spa or saltwater swimming pool, and the kids will love the bouncing pillow and playground. There is also plenty of green grassy areas perfect for a kick of the soccer ball or a game of cricket.
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Home Hill Caravan Park
Home Hill Caravan Park is a small park with 25 sites located next to the Home Hill Swimming Pool and a few blocks from the library and shops. It offers a range of accommodation options, including ensuite cabins, caravan and tent sites, as well as drive-thru sites. A barbecue facility is also available. In the last few years, this park has had several upgrades, including new amenities and the installation of a dump point.
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Morris Creek Camp
This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Our property is an excellent choice for those wanting peace and quiet. The property is a safe and secure place to unhook vans so you can visit the surrounding area,. Townsville is located 50kms north, where you can accsess the stunning Magnetic Island. The Historic town of Charters Towers is just 80kms away, the gateway to the West. It's a fantastic area for fishing and boating enthusiasts - Morris Estuary provides a plethora of fish varieties including Barramundi and crabbing opportunities.
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Mount View Lake Holiday Park.
This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Relax in this peaceful, family friendly campground. Nestled in the foothills of stunning Mount Surround. Former home of the Palm Creek folk festival. Pick a spot and set up camp. Enjoy the 90 acres of shady grounds with plenty of wildlife, including pretty face wallabies and abundant birdlife. The dam is great for non-motorized water sports where you can swim or paddle about on your kayak, canoe or SUP. (Please be aware entry to the dam is a bit muddy and weedy but the water is beautiful and fresh further in). Bring Mosquito/sandfly spray especially if camping by the lake. Settle down of an evening by the campfire then sit back and enjoy the spectacular starry night sky. (Wood available for purchase at the camp kitchen $10 a crate). Located conveniently 45 km South from Townsville and Magnetic Island ferry terminal, 45km north of Ayr, 8km north of Giru. Children under 5yrs stay for free. Pet friendly (on a lead under owners' control at all times). Powered and unpowered sites available Separate men and women's toilets and hot showers.
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Mountain view holiday park
Pre-book through Hipcamps website only. Drive-in campers are not accepted without first making a booking through the hipcamp website. Conveniently located 45 kilometres north of Ayr and 45 kilometres south of Townsville, just off the Bruce Highway with your own turning lane in either direction. Relax in this peaceful, family friendly campground, nestled in the foothills of Mount Elliot and the Great Dividing Range. Enjoy the 70 acres of shady grounds with plenty of wildlife, including pretty faced wallabies and abundant bird life. The 20-acre dam is spacious and picturesque. Rain fed it can be low during the dry season. When full it is lovely for kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. Unfortunately, there are no fish in the dam as yet. Powered or unpowered sites available. Catering to any size rig. Male and female toilet /shower block. Hot showers. Coin operated washing machines, clothes lines. Camp kitchen with gas barbecue cook tops, filtered drinking water and two fridges.
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