The Truth: Do Cheap Camps Exist on the NQLD Coast? | Mackay to Airlie

Finding cheap camps on the QLD coast isn’t always easy… so this week we went camp hunting between Mackay and Airlie Beach to see what we could find. We start the episode at beautiful Cape Hillsborough, where we finally get to see the famous kangaroos on the beach at sunrise — and it really is one of those special Queensland moments. Then we hit the road and check out a range of camping options along the coast. Some surprised us, some weren’t quite our style, and some had us asking the big question… Should we stay here? We share our honest thoughts on each spot, including whether we’d stay, what the area feels like, and whether it seems worth it for travellers looking for affordable camping on the QLD coast. 👇 Have you camped between Mackay and Airlie Beach? Which camp would you choose? 👍 If you enjoy caravan life, low-cost camping, real Aussie travel and honest opinions from the road, make sure you subscribe and join the H.E.N Crew! #CapeHillsborough #MackayToAirlie #QLDCoast #CheapCampingAustralia #CaravanLife #TravelAustralia #CampingAustralia #VanLifeAustralia #QueenslandTravel Join our channel to get access to our Youtube membership perks:    / @hapninemptynesters   Cheers Katrina and Cain 76 series cruiser and MDC Caravan AUSRV XL13 EP 173 Lap of Australia (Filmed July 2025) BEST CAMPS Playlist -    • BEST FREE & CHEAP CAMPS AUSTRALIA   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS Web Page: https://hapninemptynesters.com Instagram   / hapnin_empty_nesters   Facebook:   / hapninemptynesters   We only use Alvolta Solar - up to 20% off use HAPNIN https://www.springers.com.au/shop/cat... We use Allpowers Power Generators - get 10% off use HapninEmptyNesters https://allpowers.com.au/?ref=lxhvpplq We use Dreamer RV Wanderluxe Mattress Topper - use HEN15 for $15 off! https://dreamerrv.com.au?apply-promo=... We use VAN FIZZERS and our Discount Code is HapninEmptyNesters for 10% Off https://vanfizzers.com/discount/Hapni... Our videos use Epidemic Sound to get Copyright free music: https://share.epidemicsound.com/v7ybpn #travellingaustralia #lapofaustralia #vanlifeaustralia #vanlife #traveladventures #travelaustralia #freecamping #emptynesters #traveltips #caravanlife #caravaningaustralia #caravanadventures #visitaustralia #camping #freecampingaustralia #4wd #70seriescruiser