A popular campsite in the hinterland of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast has just re-opened following a $2.6 million upgrade.
Conondale National Park’s Booloumba Creek 1 camping area now has three new trailer/campervan/caravan sites, which has increased the overall visitor capacity to 150 people.
The Sunshine Coast News reports that other upgrades included the construction of two day-visitor parking areas, a new persons-with-disability (PWD) campsite, and a new amenities block.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services ranger-in-change, Bronwyn McAdam, told the newspaper that the camping area’s resilience to future flood events had also been significantly improved as part of the upgraded works.
More campers will now be able to enjoy the site. PIC: Uriel Mont / Pexels
“Many of the campsites which were impacted in previous flooding events have now been repositioned above flood heights,” she said. “The lush rainforest, tall eucalypt forests, cascading waterfalls, boulder-strewn creek and spectacular scenery of Conondale National Park attracts thousands of visitors every year.”
She said the Booloumba Creek 1 camping area was one of the national park’s most popular camping areas, despite its relatively secluded location on the banks of Booloumba Creek.
“I am very proud this upgrade means even more people, including those living with a disability, are now able to safely enjoy visiting and camping in this very special part of Queensland,” Ms McAdam told the Sunshine Coast News.
The state government says it is investing $51.9 million to improve visitor experiences and revitalise infrastructure in national parks
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