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A new camping area is to be located near the Alligator Creek visitor precinct in Bowling Green Bay National Park, near Townsville, with enough separation to enhance the natural experience campers are looking for.

The new day visitor precinct, together with the addition of a dedicated camping site, will mean more people can enjoy what this national park has to offer.

The redevelopment will provide improved parking capacity to accommodate increasing visitor numbers, and disability access to support people with disabilities enjoying this unique location.

There will be six to eight separate camping spots with capacity of up to six people per node.

Local State Member for Mundingburra Les Walker said locals had told him while they were keen to see the new day visitor precinct, they also wanted to be able to camp at the popular destination.

“I am now pleased to announce that a further $400,000 will be invested to construct a new camping area near the Alligator Creek visitor site,” Walker said.

“I know Alligator Creek was a popular area for camping and it’s important to have facilities like this close to Townsville for locals and visitors to take advantage of.

QLD Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon advised “the new camping area will join 18 other camping opportunities in the wider Townsville area, including at Big Crystal Creek in Paluma Range National Park.”

The new day visitor site is expected to be opened later this year, with the new camping area projected to be open late 2023, weather permitting.

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