Community & Business
20 September, 2024
Green light for Dimbulah tourist park
FINDING a simple camp spot in an RV just got easier for travellers heading to Dimbulah, with a new tourist park near the town.
A change of material use application was unanimously approved by the Mareeba Shire Council at its August Ordinary Meeting allowing for the park along Kennedy Street, Dimbulah.
The area encompasses two freehold allotments making up 31.35 hectares, and will cater to up to 40 RVs at a time, or a combination of tents, caravans, camper trailers or recreational vehicles. A maximum of 74 people can be onsite, and stays cannot be longer than two weeks.
“This will be really good for Dimbulah’s tourism,” Cr Brown said. “It will help keep tourists in the area for longer.”
The park will provide simple self-sufficient accommodation on a picturesque property with access to Sandy Creek. It will not have toilet and shower facilities, cooking facilities, hardstand areas or electrical supplies, however, potable water will be available as will an on-site sewerage Dump Point.
In a summary presented MRC the park was described as a low-budget option for local families, backpackers and interstate travellers who want to spend less money on accommodation and more on local attractions and events, such as the Lion’s Festival and Great Wheelbarrow Race.
No vegetation would be removed in the creation of the camping ground, and the area would be managed by an onsite caretaker, who will also manage camp fees and bookings. The Park would be closed during the wet season.
