Located at the southern intermittent entrance to the Manning River, Farquhar Park offers far more than just a top fishing spot.
*** As of April 2022, 4WD access to Farquhar Park Camping Ground is closed until further notice due to erosion of the access track. The park is still accessible by boat or foot traffic only. ***
Boat access at high tide can be possible and there are car and trailer parking at the Bohnock boat ramp.
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This small camping ground situated on Crown lands sits at the southern entrance of the Manning River into the Pacific Ocean.
With the beach just a hop skip and jump away and the calmer estuary waters within metres of your tent. Water sports are limited only due to shallow waters within the estuary but take your pick: canoeing, swimming, surfing, windsurfing, snorkelling or simply floating around on a lilo.
There is plenty of onshore exploring to be done. Why not a day picnic or a wander through the littoral rainforest? If all this is too much for you, simply enjoy the picturesque setting of the area, from the estuary to the littoral rainforest to open sandy beaches. The area is teeming with special (and endangered) birdlife, especially over the summer months.
The camping ground consists of 25 campsites set amongst shady trees. Facilities are limited at this primitive campground, there are composting toilets and two day use shelter areas facing out across the water.
NB. Bring all your own supplies including water and take all rubbish away with you.
This place is home for many unique species of plants and animals, in particular waders and shorebirds. The migratory Little Terns visit from Asia over summer to breed. There are 4 other bird species listed as Vulnerable or Endangered that you might spot. They love to nest in sand dunes, on sand spits and in salt marsh. Fences and signs ensure that humans and 4WDs don’t interfere with their nesting. Be wary wherever you go, stay out of the fenced areas and enjoy the birds from afar.
So please.... no dogs or domestic pets. To assist us in protecting our endangered shorebirds, please do not bring your dog or other domestic pets. This is a dog exclusion area.
Camping
Camping fees are collected by a caretaker so please bring along the appropriate amount of money as change and EFTPOS facilities are not available. One site is defined of an area 8m x 8m allowing for 4 people.
- One site (for 4 people) $25
- Additional adult (16+ years) $10
- Additional child (5-15 years) $ 5
- Infants (0-4 years) Free
Facilities & rules
Farquhar has limited facilities as it’s classified as a primitive camping ground.
- Pit toilet facilities available
- No barbecue facilities
- No fires allowed at any time (ie. there is a permanent ban on open fires including campfires)
- No drinking water is available
- No rubbish bins (please take all rubbish with you when you leave)
- No showers
- No Pets Allowed