the north Fishing is one of Whitsundays region’s biggest attractions, and a short drive north of Bowen, Molongle Creek offers great fishing, as well as access to Cape Upstart National Park that is only accessible by boat. If you have the time, you really should plan to stay for a few days, and Molongle Creek Tourist Caravan Park is worth considering. To get there turn right off the Bruce Highway onto Molongle Beach Road only 55 kilometres north of Bowen. The park caters for all who love fishing and crabbing and there’s plenty of parking for boats. The Molongle Creek Boat Club offers modern facilities and they are open to the public. There are four boat ramps with a deep all-tide access that is well maintained all year round. Beside the ramps is a huge multi-purpose area that includes showers, toilets, and a large covered area fitted out with barbecues. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park surrounds Cape Upstart National Park and is only accessible by boat. Before dropping a line check the marine park zoning plan for advice on activities permitted in the marine park waters. It’s a low-key park for self-sufficient visitors and you can camp at Coconut Beach. No facilities are provided and you need to take drinking water and a fuel stove.
Molongle Creek
is a paradise for fishermen For more advice on camping in the national park contact the QPWS Whitsunday Information Centre on telephone 4946 7022. There are plenty of other activities to indulge in including bushwalking, swimming and photography. The Cape is also accessible from the Elliot River near Guthalungra. The Elliot River boat ramp is accessible on a well-maintained dirt road on the southern side of the river. Turn right off the Bruce Highway onto Wally Sproule Road. The latest in accommodation in the area is a very comfortable three bedroom self contained holiday home adjacent to the Elliott River and is due to open in July 2013. See advertisement below.If you need to stock up on supplies first, stay on the highway, cross
the bridge and Guthalungra store will be right there on your right hand side. Another tranquil place to stay in the north of the shire is Gumlu, at the Gumlu Caravan Park and Tavern. The park offers powered and un-powered camping sites and on-site van accommodation under shady trees. Gumlu Caravan Park is also close to Cape Upstart National Park, only eight kilometres from the Molongle Creek boat ramp, and an on-site shop sells bait and ice. So there you have it. The region’s north really does have it all. You can be immersed in serenity and quiet bliss, fish to your heart’s content, whether you stay in a beachfront caravan park, a park in a bush setting, or camping in a national park.
www.elliotriverretreat.com.au Email: info@elliotriverretreat.com.au
OASIS ROADHOUSE Guthalungra
Tel: 0447 755 651 ★ Discount Fuel ★ Hot Food ★ Fully Licenced & Takeaways
Phone (07) 4784 8284
(Bruce Highway between Bowen and Ayr)
MOLONGLE CREEK TOURIST CARAVAN PARK SITES WITH CONCRETE SLABS & CABINS For bookings contact the Club Caretaker
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07 4784 8009
Bowen Tourist Guide and Holiday Planner 2013/2014
Located on the southern side of the Elliot River 3kms down the Wally Sproule Road turnoff.
Fish, Crab & Relax in Style & Comfort