Accommodation
Innamincka Regional Reserve
Check the latest Desert Parks Bulletin before visiting this park.
Innamincka Regional Reserve is a park of contrasts. Covering more than 1.3 million hectares of land, ranging from the life-giving wetlands of the Cooper Creek system to the stark arid outback, the reserve also sustains a large commercial beef cattle enterprise, and oil and gas fields.
The heritage-listed Innamincka Regional Reserve park headquarters and interpretation centre gives an insight into the natural history of the area, Aboriginal people, European settlement and Australia's most famous explorers, Burke and Wills.
From the interpretation centre, visit the sites where Burke and Wills died, and the historic Dig Tree site (QLD) which once played a significant part in their ill-fated expedition.
Shaded by the gums, the waterholes provide a relaxing place for a spot of fishing or explore the creek further by canoe or boat.
Burke’s Grave Campground
This campground, located 11 km north-east of Innamincka, is the final resting place of Robert O’Hara Burke, of the Burke and Wills expedition. There is no shade at this campground.
Access: high clearance 4WD only.
Suitable for: tents, camper trailers, caravans.
Facilities: long-drop toilets.
Campfires: allowed (seasonal fire restrictions apply).
Unallocated camping — maximum 8 vehicles permitted.
Electricity: unpowered.Cullyamurra Waterhole Campground
Cullyamurra Waterhole is Australia’s largest billabong and offers shaded camp sites, abundant birdlife and is a popular fishing spot. Located 16 km north-east of Innamincka, the campground has 15 camp sites spaced along the 7 km waterhole.
Access: high clearance 4WD only.
Suitable for: tents and camper trailers.
Facilities: long-drop toilets.
Campfires: allowed (seasonal fire restrictions apply).
Unallocated campground: maximum 15 vehicles permitted.
Electricity: unpowered.Kings Site Campground
Located 5 km south-west of Innamincka, this campground is where John King, the sole survivor of the Burke and Wills expedition was found alive in 1861. Access is via the Fifteen Mile Track. The campground has two camp sites. Come prepared to be self-sufficient as this campground has no facilities.
Access: high clearance 4WD only.
Suitable for: tents and camper trailers.
Facilities: nil.
Campfires: allowed (seasonal fire restrictions apply).
Unallocated camping — maximum 3 vehicles.
Electricity: unpowered.Kudriemitchie Campground
Kudriemitchie Campground is located on the edge of the park and provides little shade. Toilet facilities are located at the Cooper Creek day visitor area and campground, approximtely 20 km north.
Access: high clearance 4WD only .
Suitable for: tents and camper trailers.
Facilities: nil.
Campfires: allowed (seasonal fire restrictions apply).
Unallocated campground- maximum 12 vehicles
Electricity: unpowered.Minkie Waterhole Campground
A secluded campground, set amongst river red gums. The Minkie waterhole has an abundance of birdlife. The campground is located 9 km south-west of Innamincka via the Fifteen Mile Track. The campground has three camp sites. Come prepared to be self-sufficient as this campground has no facilities.
Access: high clearance 4WD only.
Suitable for: tents and camper trailers.
Facilities: nil.
Campfires: allowed (seasonal fire restrictions apply).
Unallocated campground — maximum 12 vehicles.
Electricity: unpowered.Policemans Campground
Located on the banks of Cooper Creek, 2 km south-west of Innamincka, this is our closest campground to the Innamincka township. Access is via Fifteen Mile Track.
Access: high clearance 4WD only.
Suitable for: tents and camper trailers.
Facilities: long-drop toilets.
Campfires: allowed (seasonal fire restrictions apply).
Unallocated campground — maximum 9 vehicles. Gate on western end must be kept clear for tour operator to access tour boat.
Electricity: unpowered.Queerbidie Campground
This campground is located near Queerbidie Waterhole and is just 1.5 km from the Innamincka township. There is minimal shade at this campground.
Access: high clearance 4WD only.
Suitable for: tents, camper trailers, caravans.
Facilities: long-drop toilets.
Campfires: allowed (seasonal fire restrictions apply).
Unallocated campground — maximum 12 vehicles
Electricity: unpowered.Ski Beach Campground
This campground offers shaded camp sites on the banks of the Cooper Creek. Located only 4 km south-west of Innamincka, it is a convenient base to explore the area. Access is via Fifteen Mile Track.
Access: high clearance 4WD.
Suitable for: tents and camper trailers.
Facilities: long-drop toilets.
Campfires: allowed (seasonal fire restrictions apply).
Number of vehicles: maximum of 8.
Electricity: unpowered.