O'briens Creek Campground

O'briens Creek Campground We are a 25 acres bush camp located 35km in from Mount Surprise North Queensland. Try your luck fossicking for Topaz, Aquamarine, Citrine and Smokey Quartz.
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Situated 35 km inland from Mount Surprise, O’Brien’s Creek Campground offers 25 acres of native bushland that has plenty of room for all styles of camping. There are shady sites along the banks of the Elisabeth creek and more open sites for those running on solar. Fire places are located throughout this pet friendly campground, with two amenities blocks and plenty of hot water for the showers. The

se beautiful gems are all to be found in the adjacent O’Brien’s Creek Gemfields. Enjoy outdoor activities such as bushwalking, birdwatching and fishing. Paddle about in the creek or unwind and relax with a book at this quiet and secluded campground. Photograph the amazing sunsets, enjoy a campfire and then look up and marvel at the many bright stars, whilst either making new friends or enjoying a Sundowner with old ones. You will be sure to enjoy your stay. Contact: Simon Harrison 07 40623001

08/04/2026

Thanks everyone for coming out and and supporting the campground in these financially difficult times, it was great to see so many familiar faces and a fair share of 1st timers, the kids easter rock hunt was a big hit again, thanks to you guys I am happily able to donate $790 to the RFDS from raffel ticket sales. An additional thanks to the young innisfail crew helping me out prior to and over the weekend i would not have been able to operate without them.
Cheers Simon

Hi GuysI am currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries and am unable to respond to calls and notifications in a t...
25/03/2026

Hi Guys
I am currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries and am unable to respond to calls and notifications in a timely manner. To address some frequently asked questions: No booking is required, simply turn up. The 25-acre campground has ample space. The 35km dirt road from Mt Surprise has undergone maintenance grading and is in good condition. Please note that unregistered vehicles, including motorbikes, quads, buggies, e-bikes, and e-scooters, are not permitted on roads or in the fossicking area. Shooting and pig hunting are strictly prohibited, with no exceptions. Please bring drinking water, as only creek water is available on site. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the campground, provided they are kept on a leash and owners clean up after them. Generators may be used between 07:30 and 21:30, with a maximum continuous running time of 4 hours. There is no dump point on site; the nearest one is located in Mt Surprise. Fossicking licenses can be purchased on site or online. Two amenities blocks are available, including a disabled shower and toilet. Mobile phone coverage is not available on site, unless you have Starlink. Please note that cash is the only accepted payment method, as there is no EFTPOS system. A general reminder: this location is part of Mt Surprise Holdings Pty Ltd, a working cattle station. Therefore, it is essential to note that ABSOLUTELY NO FOSSICKING OR WANDERING OUT OF THE DESIGNATED FOSSICKING AREA IS NOT PERMITTED.
Look forward to seeing you soon
Cheers Simon

Photos of causeway at16:00 today

Hi GuysStill on track to officially open Monday 30th of March, about 75% of campground usable, area between top road and...
25/03/2026

Hi Guys
Still on track to officially open Monday 30th of March, about 75% of campground usable, area between top road and fence jut too swampy ATM.working on both amenities blocks some plumbing issues to finish sort then should be good to go, council are giving the road out a quick maintenance grade so should be fine by Easter.
Cheers Simon.

Hi GuysLot of work done today carting fill and repairing washouts & damaged ares around the campground huge thank you t...
19/03/2026

Hi Guys
Lot of work done today carting fill and repairing washouts & damaged ares around the campground huge thank you to Jed Fitzgerald, for eliminating public liability nightmare that these represented for me. Getting me 1 large step closer to opening.
Cheers Simon.

Som photos on progress on campground clean up so far.
17/03/2026

Som photos on progress on campground clean up so far.

17/03/2026

Hi Guys
Getting some sunny days so slashing and mowing what I can as it dries out, still a lot of swampy areas with standing water that I can't get the machines near.and areas where the feral pigs have dug up the ground Awaiting a delivery of decent fill so I can repair the leg breaking washouts around the camp. Aiming to open the Tuesday or Wednesday before Easter all depending on weather, washouts repairs and a deep clean of amenities.
Cheers Simon

Hi GuysWell we had over 100mm at the campground overnight, the Elizabeth came out of her banks again and peaked about 12...
11/03/2026

Hi Guys
Well we had over 100mm at the campground overnight, the Elizabeth came out of her banks again and peaked about 12:30 thismorning at the bottom road, so definitely won't be opening tomorrow, still alot of areas need mowing and even larger now washouts need filling to make safe, no idea what level the creek is at as I can not get out of campground assume it is well over the 1m mark.
Cheers Simon

Hi Guys95mm overnight, Elizabeth Creek crept out of her banks a bit late last night but has dropped back down thismornin...
07/03/2026

Hi Guys

95mm overnight, Elizabeth Creek crept out of her banks a bit late last night but has dropped back down thismorning sitting just under one meter over causeway. Will resume mowing when it dries out a bit more.

Cheers Simon

Hi GuysFinally made it back out to campground. Lots of slashing, mowing, filling in washouts and cleaning to do, have go...
03/03/2026

Hi Guys

Finally made it back out to campground. Lots of slashing, mowing, filling in washouts and cleaning to do, have got the phone up an running again, I am looking at reopening late next week probably around the 13th of March weather permitting. Elizabeth Creek still to high to cross safety ATM
Will keep you all up to date as works progress

Cheers Simon

Campground looking nice and green after recent rain, Creek still at a good level for swimming, will be Closing Campgrou...
03/12/2025

Campground looking nice and green after recent rain, Creek still at a good level for swimming, will be Closing Campground Sunday 14th of December reopening early to mid February 2026 whether permitting.

The contractors have done a top job of upgrading the Elizabeth Creek crossing approaches, hope it holds up!
03/12/2025

The contractors have done a top job of upgrading the Elizabeth Creek crossing approaches, hope it holds up!

We had a large fires out here on the 19th all of the gemfild is burnt. With a lot of trees down over the tracks and it w...
22/10/2025

We had a large fires out here on the 19th all of the gemfild is burnt. With a lot of trees down over the tracks and it will not take much of a wind to knock over more that are fire damaged.thete are still active fires in the area and if you are thinking of coming out please be mindful of these dangers.

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O'briens Creek Road
Mount Surprise, QLD
4871

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(07) 40623001

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