Hinchinbrook Shire: sleeping in your car

Vehicle camping: unknown

We have not yet read Hinchinbrook Shire's local laws on camping and overnight vehicle stays, so this page makes no claim about them. The state rest-area rule applies at the state-managed sites listed below; everywhere else in this council area, treat the rule as unknown and obey signage.

Signs override this page. Whatever is signed at the site is the rule that applies, no matter what is written here.

State rest areas here (5)

• Helens Hill — Shared with heavy vehicles · no toilet · no water · Shelter · Tables & seats · Bins · Mobile reception · up to 20 hours

• Hinchinbrook Lookout, Bemerside — Motorist rest area · no toilet · no water · Shelter · Mobile reception · up to 20 hours

• Rest area near Helens Hill — Motorist rest area · Flush toilet · Accessible toilet · Water (not for drinking) · Electric lighting · Shelter · BBQ · Bins · Mobile reception · Dump point · up to 20 hours

• Rest area near Ingham — Motorist rest area · Flush toilet · Accessible toilet · Drinking water · Electric lighting · Shelter · BBQ · Bins · Mobile reception · up to 20 hours

• Vincent Corbett Park, Forrest Beach — Motorist rest area · Flush toilet · Accessible toilet · Drinking water · Shower · Electric lighting · Shelter · BBQ · Bins · Mobile reception · up to 20 hours