Stay On Country

Stay On Country

Resting in the Heart of Country

Stay in First Nation run accommodation including bush camps, glamping, guesthouses and hotels. These places offer rest, warmth and a deeper connection to the land you are travelling through.

Hope Vale

Coastal and inland country with coloured sands and community hospitality.

Melsonby

Rivers, wetlands, station country and cultural homelands including Melsonby and Normanby.

Normanby Station

Stay under the stars at Normanby Station with camping and glamping on a working cattle station.

Coen

Township gateway to Western Cape landscapes and river systems.

Lockhart River

Coastal rainforest country near Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park.

Kowanyama

River and floodplain country with strong community connections.

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Life On Country Captured

From coastal campgrounds to inland glamping, every stay offers a different perspective of country, with opportunities for cultural exchange, hospitality and immersion in the local environment.

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Hospitality On Country

First Nation run stays offer more than a place to sleep. Guests experience hospitality, learn about local culture and enjoy the landscapes, wildlife and stories that make each location unique.

Elim Beach Campground
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Hope Vale
Elim Beach Campground

Beachfront camping near the coloured sands. Wake to sea breezes, meet local hosts and explore coastal country close to Hope Vale community.

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Melsonby
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Melsonby
Melsonby

Hosted glamping and camping stays on Traditional homelands that share seasonal practices, place based knowledge and strong connections to country through guided activities and conversation.

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Normanby Station
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Normanby Station
Normanby Station

Glamping and camping on a working cattle station with cultural tours and storytelling. Learn about land management, history and daily life on country with Traditional Owners.

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Coen Guesthouse
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Location 4
Coen to Weipa
Coen Guesthouse

A welcoming guesthouse by Lankelly Creek offering a comfortable base to explore the region's culture, landscapes and stories with Traditional Owners.

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Iron Range Cabins
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Location 5
Lockhart River
Iron Range Cabins

Modern cabins beside the Lockhart River airstrip offering a comfortable base to explore Iron Range’s rare wildlife, rainforest landscapes and cultural stories.

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Kowanyama Camping
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Western Cape Communities
Kowanyama Camping

Camping options near town with access to river and bush. Ideal for travellers seeking flexibility and time outdoors.

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Elim Beach Campground
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Location 1
Hope Vale
Elim Beach Campground

Beachfront camping near the coloured sands. Wake to sea breezes, meet local hosts and explore coastal country close to Hope Vale community.

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Melsonby
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Melsonby
Melsonby

Hosted glamping and camping stays on Traditional homelands that share seasonal practices, place based knowledge and strong connections to country through guided activities and conversation.

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Normanby Station
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Location 3
Normanby Station
Normanby Station

Glamping and camping on a working cattle station with cultural tours and storytelling. Learn about land management, history and daily life on country with Traditional Owners.

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Coen Guesthouse
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Location 4
Coen to Weipa
Coen Guesthouse

A welcoming guesthouse by Lankelly Creek offering a comfortable base to explore the region's culture, landscapes and stories with Traditional Owners.

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Iron Range Cabins
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Location 5
Lockhart River
Iron Range Cabins

Modern cabins beside the Lockhart River airstrip offering a comfortable base to explore Iron Range’s rare wildlife, rainforest landscapes and cultural stories.

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Kowanyama Camping
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Location 6
Western Cape Communities
Kowanyama Camping

Camping options near town with access to river and bush. Ideal for travellers seeking flexibility and time outdoors.

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