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Plus there’s something about being surrounded by a moat of water to make you feel as if you’ve truly left everyday life, and all that goes with it, behind.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/islands-of-the-great-barrier-reef\"\u003ETropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E down to the \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/04/01/island-and-beach-camping-in-the-southern-great-barrier-reef/\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E and beyond, we’ve rounded up all the best spots for island camping in Queensland, from those with the best nearby activities (think snorkelling and feeding dolphins) to the most secluded locations for those private island feels.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EIsland camping near Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMoreton Island (Mulgumpin) \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-415898 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2018_bne_moretonisland_-campingcaravanningand4wding_138040-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Moreton Island | remote island camping Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2018_bne_moretonisland_-campingcaravanningand4wding_138040-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2018_bne_moretonisland_-campingcaravanningand4wding_138040-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2018_bne_moretonisland_-campingcaravanningand4wding_138040-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2018_bne_moretonisland_-campingcaravanningand4wding_138040-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2018_bne_moretonisland_-campingcaravanningand4wding_138040-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2018_bne_moretonisland_-campingcaravanningand4wding_138040-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2018_bne_moretonisland_-campingcaravanningand4wding_138040-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2018_bne_moretonisland_-campingcaravanningand4wding_138040-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnly a 90-minute ferry ride away from Brisbane, Moreton Island has a lot of perks for first-time campers – you can access parts of the island without the need for a 4WD, there are three shops should you run out of supplies, and there are unique experiences like snorkelling 15 sunken shipwrecks right off the beach, sand tobogganing and feeding dolphins that will send you home with fond memories and a keenness to do it all again.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll the campsites are just off the beach so you can’t pick a bad spot. But if you do decide to leave the 4WD at home, The Wrecks is the closest campground to the barge landing point and the most easily accessed campsite on foot.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you don’t feel like camping is complete without a fire, stay at the Comboyuro Point, Ben-Ewa or Blue Lagoon campground, as they all have pre-existing fireplaces or fire pits (you’re not allowed to light a fire anywhere else on the island, including on the beach).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilities:\u003C/strong\u003E These vary per campsite but may include water (treat before drinking), cold showers, rubbish bins, hybrid toilets, septic toilets, and portable toilet waste disposal.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/strong\u003E The Micat ferry transports passengers and cars from the Port of Brisbane to Moreton Island up to five times a day during peak periods. If you’re travelling during the September, Easter or Christmas school holidays, you may need to book your ticket up to six months in advance for the best travel times (top tip: secure your camping permit before booking a ferry as campsite spaces can sell out during certain times of the year).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermits:\u003C/strong\u003E You must obtain a camping permit and vehicle permit, if applicable, before you arrive on Moreton Island. As of February 2020, permits need to be arranged through \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.mulgumpincamping.net.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMulgumpin Camping\u003C/a\u003E, which is owned and operated by the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDouble Island Point\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-408858 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/138022-3-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Beach camping\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/138022-3-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/138022-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/138022-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/138022-3-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/138022-3-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/138022-3-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile technically not an island per se, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/double-island-point\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDouble Island Point\u003C/a\u003E is located just south of Rainbow Beach in the Cooloola Recreation Area in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/cooloola-great-sandy-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Sandy National Park\u003C/a\u003E, and even though you’re not really leaving the mainland to get here, it still kind of feels like it if you’re driving up from Noosa-way, because you’ll need to hop on the barge to cross the river.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis Sunshine Coast camping site is regularly frequented by locals keen for long weekends of surfing, fishing and beach 4WDing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBottlenose dolphins, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/12/04/whale-watching-in-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ehumpback whales\u003C/a\u003E (between July and November) and turtles are regular visitors at Double Island Point so keep your eyes peeled while you’re enjoying that turquoise blue water.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor those wanting to stretch their legs, a climb up the steep track to the historic lighthouse reveals spectacular views over the headland, while the Double Island Point walk to Rainbow Beach is a great option for those up for a full-day hike.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilities: \u003C/strong\u003EComposting toilet and picnic tables.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get there: \u003C/strong\u003EAccess by 4WD only from Rainbow Beach or Noosa (crossing the Noosa river with Noosa North Shore Ferries).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermits: \u003C/strong\u003EYou can organise your camping permit (just $6.65 per adult) from \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/experiences/camping/camping_bookings.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland National Parks & Wildlife Service\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ECamping on Fraser Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFraser Island (K’Gari) \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_48970\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48970\" class=\"wp-image-48970 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/v2-escape_your_life-fraser-island-691x699.jpg\" alt=\"Fraser Island camping\" width=\"691\" height=\"699\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-48970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/@escape_your_life/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@escape_your_life\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/fraser-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFraser Island\u003C/a\u003E is one of the most popular spots for camping in Queensland for \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/10/17/why-visit-fraser-island/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Egood reason\u003C/a\u003E. It has a diverse and spectacular natural landscape that’s earned itself \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2020/03/09/queensland-world-heritage/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWorld Heritage-listed status\u003C/a\u003E; it’s the perfect escape for adventurers (especially the 4WDing kind); it has dingos (\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/25/five-minute-boot-camp-fraser-island-camping/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eread these tips before you go\u003C/a\u003E); and it’s not too far from Brisbane (drive three hours north to Rainbow Beach then jump on a 10-minute ferry).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are 45 camping areas to choose from, so you’re guaranteed to find the perfect site to match your camping style. Want to stay in a secure dingo-proof fenced site? Waddy Point is beachfront, family-friendly and has most amenities, including coin-operated hot showers, flushing toilets and campfire facilities (make sure you bring your own untreated milled timber). Like to rough it? The Coolooloi Creek camping area on the southern side of the island is undeveloped, secluded and set back from the beach.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more tips on choosing the best campsite, read this \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/25/five-minute-boot-camp-fraser-island-camping/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efirst-timer’s guide to camping on Fraser Island\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilities: \u003C/strong\u003EIt varies from campsite to campsite, but may include everything from water taps (treat water before drinking), rubbish and recycling bins, picnic tables, boat ramps, wheelchair access, camping areas with wongari (dingo)-deterrent fences and dingo-proof food storage lockers to camping ‘luxuries’ like flushing toilets, coin-operated hot showers, washing-up facilities and communal fire rings.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/strong\u003E If you plan on taking your car (a four wheel drive is essential for getting around the island), then catch the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/transport/fraser-island-barges\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFraser Island Barge\u003C/a\u003E at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/07/15/48-hours-in-hervey-bay/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E or the Manta Ray Barge at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/rainbow-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERainbow Beach\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermits:\u003C/strong\u003E These can be organised through \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/experiences/camping/camping_bookings.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland National Parks\u003C/a\u003E. You will need to know the name for the camping zone or area you plan on staying in when you make your booking.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EIsland camping on the Southern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELady Musgrave Island \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_415901\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415901\" class=\"wp-image-415901 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2019_gbr_ladymusgraveisland_beaches_aesthetics.of_.adventure-691x913.jpg\" alt=\" Lady Musgrave Island | remote island camping Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"913\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-415901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/aesthetics.of.adventure/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@aesthetics.of.adventure\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor that authentic off-the-grid island life vibe, camping on Lady Musgrave Island delivers. Albeit a small island (the coral cay is only 14 hectares in size), half the fun lies off the sandy shores. The island is surrounded by 1,192 hectares of reef that forms part of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2020/02/17/explore-two-world-heritage-sites-cairns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWorld Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBirdwatchers should be on the lookout for buff-banded rails, white and grey phases of the eastern reef egret, pied oystercatchers, sooty oystercatchers and Capricorn silvereyes, who call the island home year-round. During the warmer months of December to May, migratory wedge-tailed shearwaters come to Lady Musgrave to nest.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll need to bring everything you need to be self-sufficient and take all your rubbish with you when you leave to help preserve Lady Musgrave’s untouched beauty.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGood to know:\u003C/strong\u003E Lady Musgrave’s camping area is closed from the day after the Australia Day long weekend until the first day of the Queensland Easter school holidays for turtle-hatching season.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilities:\u003C/strong\u003E Composting toilets.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/strong\u003E Just over two hours from Bundaberg, Lady Musgrave Experience provides daily island transfers. Due to its remote location (all part of the appeal!), expect to pay $440 return for adults and $220 return for children (4-14 years).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermits:\u003C/strong\u003E Secure your permit \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://findapark.npsr.qld.gov.au/camping/camping-bookings-and-fees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E. It costs just $6.65 per person per night, or $26.60 per family per night (children under five years of age camp for free).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more must-visit Great Barrier Reef islands, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/12/great-barrier-reef-islands/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Echeck out this list\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurtis Island (South End)\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_415903\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415903\" class=\"wp-image-415903 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2019_gld_curtisisland_-campingcaravanningand4wding-_rnrwanderers-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Curtis Island | remote island camping Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2019_gld_curtisisland_-campingcaravanningand4wding-_rnrwanderers-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2019_gld_curtisisland_-campingcaravanningand4wding-_rnrwanderers-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-415903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/rnrwanderers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@rnrwanderers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFour-wheel driving buffs should get acquainted with Curtis Island, because aside from the two epic \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/04/01/island-and-beach-camping-in-the-southern-great-barrier-reef/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Enational park camping spots\u003C/a\u003E (both a stone’s throw from the beach), the off-road tracks to get there are a treat in themselves.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWinding your way through red dirt and sand, you’ll stalk the rugged coastline and inland tracks of this relatively \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/20/7-more-queensland-islands-youve-never-heard-of/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eunknown island\u003C/a\u003E off the coast of Gladstone, before reaching the entrance to the National Park.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs well as bringing all your own supplies, make sure you’ve packed the rods and reels, and snorkelling gear to float over colourful fish and coral at Connors Bluff.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilities:\u003C/strong\u003E None.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/strong\u003E Take the vehicle Curtis Ferry over from Gladstone Harbour. Access to campsites is by 4WD only and can be reached via the track off Refuse Tip.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermits: \u003C/strong\u003EObtain your camping permit from \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/experiences/camping/camping_bookings.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland National Parks\u003C/a\u003E. Tip: Book your ferry transfer before getting a camping permit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EIsland camping on the Great Barrier Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDunk Island\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_47150\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47150\" class=\"wp-image-47150 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dunk-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Dunk Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dunk-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dunk-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dunk-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dunk-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dunk-1048x699.jpg 1048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dunk.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-47150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/wildmindphotos/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@wildmindphotos\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA 15-minute ferry ride from \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/03/02/72-hours-in-mission-beach/\"\u003EMission Beach\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/04/02/dunk-island-camping/\"\u003EDunk Island\u003C/a\u003E takes the cake as one of the quickest island escapes in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChoose between eight sandy campsites (which allow for a max. of eight people each), and enjoy a slower pace of life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBut don’t get too comfortable. Covered mostly by National Park, there’s definitely some exploring that needs to be checked off: trek to the top of Mount Kootaloo, explore the island’s core on the round-trip circuit track through Palm Valley, and make friends with the fish snorkelling off Muggy Muggy and Coconut Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilities: \u003C/strong\u003EDrinking water, flushing toilets, hot showers, gas barbecues, picnic tables and rubbish bins.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/strong\u003E Catch the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/transport/Mission-Beach-Dunk-Island-Water-Taxi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMission Beach Water Taxi\u003C/a\u003E from Wongaling Beach or head over with your own boat.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermits: \u003C/strong\u003EOrganise your camping permit through \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/transport/Mission-Beach-Dunk-Island-Water-Taxi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMission Beach Water Taxi\u003C/a\u003E – as Dunk Island is a favourite camping spot for locals and there are only eight campsites available, you should book your permit as early as possible to avoid missing out.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoombe Island\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_415905\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415905\" class=\"wp-image-415905 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2020_gbr_missionbeach_islands_taneseware-691x810.jpg\" alt=\"Coombe Island, Mission Beach\" width=\"691\" height=\"810\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-415905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/taneseware/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@taneseware\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou don’t have to win the lottery to rent your own island.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESay g’day to Coombe Island, Dunk Island’s lesser known (and more remote) neighbour in the Family Islands National Park, where you only have to spend a mere $6.65 per night to call the entire island yours.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith only one group permitted to camp at any one time, the island is basically a Cast Away camping dreamboat. Think long, lazy days frolicking in crystal clear blue waters, fresh oysters plucked straight from the rocks, and sunset hammock hangs from your beachfront camping site.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll need to be completely self-sufficient, bringing everything you need and then some, but it’s absolutely worth it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilities: \u003C/strong\u003EPicnic table.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/strong\u003E Access the island via private boat or arrange an island transfer with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/transport/Mission-Beach-Dunk-Island-Water-Taxi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMission Beach Water Taxi\u003C/a\u003E, who will drop you off and pick you up.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermits: \u003C/strong\u003EBook your permit through \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/experiences/camping/camping_bookings.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland National Parks\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIs this your first time camping on a beach? Read these \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/12/02/queensland-beach-camping-tips/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebeach camping tips\u003C/a\u003E before you go.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EIsland camping in the Whitsundays\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESouth Molle Island \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_414013\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414013\" class=\"size-standard-portrait wp-image-414013\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/beachesandsunnset-instagram-61-ig-1745514312258238483_6254398140-691x721.jpg\" alt=\"South Molle Island | Whitsundays accommodation guide\" width=\"691\" height=\"721\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-414013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/beachesandsunnset/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@beachesandsunnset\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother Whitsundays charmer, you’ll find \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/south-molle-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESouth Molle Island\u003C/a\u003E on the opposite side of the camping spectrum – raw and back-to-basics.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEven though it’s located just 12km from Airlie Beach, you’ll feel like you’ve crossed into another world; the stark contrast between the bustling coastal town and this 4.6-square-kilometre island of pure nature is a breath of fresh air for adventurers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAvid bushwalkers will be in their own little heaven over here, with both \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/accommodation/molle-island-national-park-whitsundays-national-park-camping-ground\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENational Park campgrounds\u003C/a\u003E (Sandy Bay and Paddle Bay) connecting to the island’s walking tracks, traversing through sheltered rainforest gullies, open eucalypt forest, and past ancient remnants of the local indigenous Ngaro stone quarry.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESandy Bay on the island’s south side features an open camp setting behind casuarina trees on the foreshore of a seemingly endless stretch of sand, while the smaller, sandy site of Paddle Bay located on the northern tip backs onto shaded rainforest, with a fringing reef located directly off the beach (don’t forget your snorkel!).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilities: \u003C/strong\u003EToilets and picnic tables.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get there: \u003C/strong\u003EBy private boat or island transfer with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/transport/whitsunday-island-camping-connections-scamper-water-taxi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EScamper Water Taxi\u003C/a\u003E or Whitsunday Island Transfers in Airlie Beach. Good to know: You can also hire camping equipment through Scamper.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermits: \u003C/strong\u003EBook your camping permit (from $6.65 per adult per night) via \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/experiences/camping/camping_bookings.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland National Parks\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKeswick Island\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_412419\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412419\" class=\"wp-image-412419 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/keswick-island-glamping-keswickisland-691x720.jpg\" alt=\"keswick island | island camping Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"720\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-412419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/keswickisland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@keswickisland \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a Whitsundays holiday without the resort price tag, experience the joys of camping with the luxuries of home on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/keswick-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKeswick Island\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/accommodation/keswick-island-camping-and-glamping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eboutique campground\u003C/a\u003E on this Coral Sea knockout is nestled in a leafy hillside just a hop, skip, and get-me-in-that-water jump from Basil Bay, aka one of the most beautiful beaches in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESetting up camp here is getting back to nature without the hassle – you can choose to either bring your own gear or hire from the island, and you’ve got access to a heap of facilities. You can even hire golf buggies!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to take it up a notch? Opt for one of their glamping suites, so the minute you arrive you can slip straight into holiday mode.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilities:\u003C/strong\u003E Toilets, change rooms, showers (hot water shower bags available), fire ring with cooking plate, recycling and waste facilities, camp sink with fresh water, and access to nearby Basil Bay Hut (a powered facility with kitchenette, microwave, fridges, barbecue, and picnic tables, plus change room, toilet and beach shower).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/strong\u003E By charter or private boat from the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-mackay-region\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMackay\u003C/a\u003E coast, or fly over with Island Air.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermits: \u003C/strong\u003EGet in touch with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/experiences/camping/camping_bookings.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland National Parks\u003C/a\u003E to book your permit. It costs just $6.65 per person per night, or $26.60 per family per night to camp on Keswick Island.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENever heard of Keswick Island before? Here are more \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/13/secret-islands/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Esecret Queensland islands\u003C/a\u003E worth checking out, too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHook Island \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_409364\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409364\" class=\"size-standard-portrait wp-image-409364\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/photo-8-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Hook Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-409364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/_markfitz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@_markfitz\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/hook-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHook Island\u003C/a\u003E in The Whitsundays is the ying to South Molle’s yang – while the latter holds strong appeal to landlubbers, Hook Island is a sea-loving paradise, surrounded by coral reefs and plenty of diving and snorkelling opportunities from the National Park campgrounds.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll have a hard time choosing where to set up camp, because all four campsites are top-notch contenders, from the pandanus-sheltered \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/maureens-cove-hook-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMaureens Cove\u003C/a\u003E (right near the pristine Manta Ray Bay) to the Steens Beach rainforest site with views overlooking Hayman Island.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilities: \u003C/strong\u003EComposting toilet and picnic tables.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/strong\u003E By private boat or an island transfer with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/transport/whitsunday-island-camping-connections-scamper-water-taxi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EScamper Water Taxi\u003C/a\u003E or Whitsunday Island Transfers in Airlie Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermits: \u003C/strong\u003EContact \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/experiences/camping/camping_bookings.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland National Parks\u003C/a\u003E to secure your camping permit before you go.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhitsunday Island \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_415909\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415909\" class=\"wp-image-415909 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2019_wys_whitsundayisland_whitsundaywatertaxitransfers-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Whitsunday Island | island camping Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2019_wys_whitsundayisland_whitsundaywatertaxitransfers-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2019_wys_whitsundayisland_whitsundaywatertaxitransfers-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-415909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/whitsundaywatertaxitransfers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@whitsundaywatertaxitransfers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhitsunday Island has six camping sites, each one more stunning than the next; but perhaps none are more iconic than \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/whitehaven-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWhitehaven Beach\u003C/a\u003E. Waking up on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/28/ways-to-see-whitehaven-beach/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAustralia’s most beautiful beach\u003C/a\u003E and having it practically to yourself (a maximum of 36 campers are allowed at this site) before the tour crowds arrive is like a dream come true.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe campsite is nestled among lowland vine forest and eucalyptus woodland so it offers shelter from the sun, and Whitehaven Beach’s white, pure silica sand is just steps away.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 1.3 kilometre return walk from the beach to Hill Inlet Lookout is a must-do. Hill Inlet is a culturally significant area to the Ngaro people and the uphill stroll rewards you with filter-free photos of the sweeping white sand beach and turquoise waters. Do the walk at low tide to see Hill Inlet at its best. For a longer bushwalk, take the easy seven kilometre return track across the southern end of the island to Chance Bay.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilities: \u003C/strong\u003EHybrid toilets and a sheltered picnic table (communal) at Whitehaven Beach; and composting toilets and picnic tables at all other campsites on the island. Bring your own gas or fuel stove (open fires are not permitted) and fresh water.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/strong\u003E Take a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/transport/whitsunday-island-camping-connections-scamper-water-taxi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EScamper Water Taxi\u003C/a\u003E from Airlie Beach to any of the campsites on Whitsunday Island. Prices vary, but to be dropped off at Whitehaven Beach, it costs $155 return per person.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermits: \u003C/strong\u003EA tag with your booking number must be displayed at your campsite. Camping permits cost $6.65 per person per night, or $26.60 per family per night, and can be obtained \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/experiences/camping/camping_bookings.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor help deciding which island best matches your camping style, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/19/queensland-islands-camping/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eread this guide\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking for more camping in Queensland? Check out this guide to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2020/02/19/easter-camping-holidays-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebest camping by region\u003C/a\u003E, or pitch your tent at these \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/14/best-beach-camping-spots-in-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebeautiful beaches\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you want something closer to Brisbane, these are our \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/21/secret-camping-spots-near-brisbane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Etop picks for camping in Brisbane and the surrounding area\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1587411026000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EPitch your tent in tropical paradise. \u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"island-camping-queensland","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/islands-to-camp-on-in-queensland.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/islands-to-camp-on-in-queensland.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Escape to a remote island camping getaway in Queensland","headlineColor":"#ff4eff","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#ff4eff","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"Islands","url":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands"},{"active":true,"title":"Remote island camping Queensland","url":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/remote-island-camping-queensland"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2022_WYS_ScamperWhitsundaysCampingConnections_Islands_RiptideCreative_151616.jpg","alt":"A couple camping at Steens Beach on Hook Island","title":" ","link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Chelsea\t Tromans","resourcePath":"/content/teq/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/remote-island-camping-queensland/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2026-07-05T02:47:40.781Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/b/bftK1CbORYLG5jFyKp-L/profile.profile.image","alt":"Chelsea\t Tromans"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThere’s camping, and then there’s remote island camping in Queensland. It might take a little more hustle to get there, but when you’re rewarded by fringing coral reefs and remote beaches at the foot of your tent, you’ll be glad you put in the effort.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EQueensland has plenty of remote island camping spots, from family-friendly Moreton Island (90 minutes from Brisbane, no 4WD needed) to off-grid coral cays like Lady Musgrave. Most sit in national parks, need a camping permit (from $7 per person per night), and range from full facilities to bring-everything. Here's where to go and who it's best suited for.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_2016932381":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EAt a glance\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for families:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"#Brisbane\"\u003EMulgumpin (Moreton Island)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for first-time campers:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"#Brisbane\"\u003EMulgumpin (Moreton Island)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for snorkelling:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"#GBR\"\u003ELady Musgrave Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for bushwalking:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"#Whitsundays\"\u003ESouth Molle Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for 4WD adventures:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"#Kgari\"\u003EK'gari (Fraser Island)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for remote camping:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"#GBR\"\u003ECoombe Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for comfort camping:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"#Whitsundays\"\u003EKeswick Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for iconic beaches:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"#Whitsundays\"\u003EWhitsunday Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca title=\"Parks and forests in Queensland\" aria-label=\"Parks and forests in Queensland\" href=\"https://parks.qld.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECamping permits\u003C/a\u003E are required for most Queensland island campgrounds.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_836903649":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nJump to:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#Brisbane\"\u003EIsland camping near Brisbane\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#Kgari\"\u003ECamping on K'gari\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#GBR\"\u003EIsland camping on the Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#Whitsundays\"\u003EIsland camping in The Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#FAQs\"\u003EFAQs\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_794128340":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Brisbane\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EIsland camping near Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEasy weekend escapes from \u003Ca title=\"Brisbane\" aria-label=\"Brisbane\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E range from family-friendly camping on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) to remote 4WD adventures at Double Island Point.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_SC_DoubleIslandPoint_SeanScott_141364.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_SC_DoubleIslandPoint_SeanScott_141364.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-686ef6c05a193f90125a0a43-double-island-point","alt":"Family camping on the beach at Double Island Point","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/remote-island-camping-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1783219660304/2020-sc-doubleislandpoint-seanscott-141364.jpeg","uuid":"190a7324-acd4-4952-b7a6-bf582d75b8c2","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Double Island Point, Sunshine Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textadb1b60c-fb13-4912-adc4-071f82f3cd79":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMulgumpin (Moreton Island) \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Families, first-time campers and adventure seekers\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EKid-friendly:\u003C/b\u003E Yes. Great for families, with accessible campgrounds and plenty of activities.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnly a 90-minute ferry ride away from Brisbane, \u003Ca title=\"Moreton Island\" aria-label=\"Moreton Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/moreton-island\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMulgumpin\u003C/a\u003E (Moreton Island) has a lot of perks for first-time campers: you can access parts of the island without the need for a 4WD, there are shops on the island if you need to top up supplies, and there are unique experiences like \u003Ca title=\"Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Feeding\" aria-label=\"Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Feeding\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d96aeeeaaf773cefaa7-tangalooma-wild-dolphin-feeding\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ehand-feeding dolphins\u003C/a\u003E, snorkelling the wrecks with \u003Ca title=\"Australian Sunset Safaris\" aria-label=\"Australian Sunset Safaris\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-616939a2381c7ad25cdb848d-australian-sunset-safaris-moreton-island-get-wrecked-1-day-tour-ex-brisbane\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAustralian Sunset Safaris\u003C/a\u003E and sand tobogganing.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe campsites are just off the beach so you can’t pick a bad spot, but if you do decide to leave the 4WD at home, \u003Ca title=\"The Wrecks camping area\" aria-label=\"The Wrecks camping area\" href=\"https://parks.qld.gov.au/parks/gheebulum-kunungai-moreton-island/camping/the-wrecks-camping-area\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Wrecks camping area\u003C/a\u003E is the most accessible campsite on foot.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacilities: \u003C/b\u003EMulgumpin (Moreton Island) is remote and facilities are limited.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there: \u003C/b\u003EChoose between the Micat Ferry or the \u003Ca title=\"Tangalooma Ferry Launches\" aria-label=\"Tangalooma Ferry Launches\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/transport/p-56b260a12880253d74c4911f-tangalooma-ferry-launches\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETangalooma Island Resort passenger ferry\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EGood to know:\u003C/b\u003E Secure your camping permit before booking a ferry, as campsite spaces can sell out during certain times of the year.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPermits:\u003C/b\u003E Permits to drive or camp in the \u003Ca title=\"Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park and Moreton Island Recreation Area camping\" aria-label=\"Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park and Moreton Island Recreation Area camping\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b2659bd5f1565045da8b1d-gheebulum-kunungai-moreton-island-national-park-and-moreton-island-recreation-area-camping\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMoreton Island Recreation Area\u003C/a\u003E are now booked and managed through Mulgumpin Camping\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ETeewah Beach (Double Island Point)\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E 4WD adventures, surfing and beach camping\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EKid-friendly:\u003C/b\u003E Yes, for experienced campers. Best suited to older children due to 4WD-only access and minimal facilities.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nTeewah Beach is beach camping at its best, with seven camping zones stretching along the coastline and easy access to \u003Ca title=\"Double Island Point\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-686ef6c05a193f90125a0a43-double-island-point\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Double Island Point\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDouble Island Point\u003C/a\u003E. Wake up steps from the sand, spend your days surfing, fishing or spotting dolphins and turtles, then tackle the walk to the historic Double Island Point Lighthouse for sweeping coastal views. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacilities:\u003C/b\u003E Beach camping with no facilities. Campers must bring a portable toilet and take all rubbish with them.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there: \u003C/b\u003EAccess is by high-clearance 4WD only from Noosa North Shore or Rainbow Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPermits:\u003C/b\u003E Camping and vehicle access permits are required. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"textc073a5c6-91bf-4907-9907-44bb19752360":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Kgari\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EChoosing a campsite on K'gari \u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWorld Heritage-listed \u003Ca title=\"K'gari\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast/kgari\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"K'gari\"\u003EK'gari\u003C/a\u003E (formerly Fraser Island) has a campsite for everyone, from fenced family campgrounds to remote beachfront pitches for seasoned adventurers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_2020846629":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/137836-2-2048x1365.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/137836-2-2048x1365.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d552cbcbe7073ad6968-kgari-formerly-fraser-island","alt":"Man relaxing next to tent on beach on K'gari","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/remote-island-camping-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_2020846629.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1783219660377/137836-2-2048x1365.jpeg","uuid":"7112fe0f-0efc-4948-b993-f6a46cd7097f","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"K'gari, Fraser Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text2de7cb30-5fc0-4cc3-91fe-1827cc952aea":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EK’gari (Fraser Island)\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E 4WD adventures, longer camping trips and families\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EKid-friendly:\u003C/b\u003E Yes. Fenced camping areas make it a popular choice for families.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EK'gari (Fraser Island) is one of Queensland's most iconic camping destinations, with 45 campgrounds ranging from family-friendly fenced camping areas to remote beachfront sites.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETravelling with kids or camping for the first time? \u003Cb\u003EWaddy Point\u003C/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003ECentral Station\u003C/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003EDundubara \u003C/b\u003Eall sit within wongari (dingo)-deterrent fenced camping areas, offering amenities like toilets, showers and picnic tables.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrefer to get off the beaten track? Beachfront camping zones and remote sites like \u003Cb\u003ECoolooloi Creek\u003C/b\u003E offer a more secluded experience, but you'll need to be completely self-sufficient.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot sure where to stay? Read our \u003Ca href=\"https://au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/five-minute-boot-camp-kgari-camping\" title=\"Everything you need to plan your K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) camping trip\"\u003Efirst-timer’s guide to camping on K'gari\u003C/a\u003E to find the best campsite for your trip.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacilities: \u003C/b\u003EVary by campground, from fenced camping areas with toilets, showers and picnic tables to remote sites with minimal facilities.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/b\u003E Load the 4WD onto a \u003Ca title=\"SeaLink K'gari (Fraser Island) Ferries\" aria-label=\"SeaLink K'gari (Fraser Island) Ferries\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/transport/p-56b25f062880253d74c46dba-sealink-kgari-fraser-island-ferries\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESeaLink K'gari ferry\u003C/a\u003E and you'll swap bitumen for sand tracks in no time. Travelling light? The \u003Ca title=\"Kingfisher Bay Passenger Ferry Service\" aria-label=\"Kingfisher Bay Passenger Ferry Service\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/transport/p-56b25f06aeeeaaf773cf17a6-kingfisher-bay-passenger-ferry-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKingfisher Bay passenger ferry\u003C/a\u003E gets you across without the car.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EGood to know:\u003C/b\u003E Don't own a 4WD? \u003Ca title=\"Fraser Dingo 4wd Hire\" aria-label=\"Fraser Dingo 4wd Hire\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/hire/p-56b261822cbcbe7073adbc3c-fraser-dingo-4wd-hire\" target=\"_self\"\u003EFraser Dingo 4WD Hire\u003C/a\u003E sorts you out on the \u003Ca title=\"Fraser Coast\" aria-label=\"Fraser Coast\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast\" target=\"_self\"\u003EFraser Coast\u003C/a\u003E, so the only thing you need to bring is the esky.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPermits:\u003C/b\u003E Camping permits are required and fees apply.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"GBR\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EIsland camping on the Great Barrier Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESwap the mainland for coral cays and tropical islands, where days are spent snorkelling, bushwalking and exploring some of the \u003Ca title=\"Great Barrier Reef\" aria-label=\"Great Barrier Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef's\u003C/a\u003E most spectacular landscapes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1796228236":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2022_GLD_CurtisIsland_153969.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2022_GLD_CurtisIsland_153969.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26390aeeeaaf773cf6bd0-southend-curtis-island","alt":"Family walking along the beach at Curtis Island","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/remote-island-camping-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1796228236.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1783219660425/2022-gld-curtisisland-153969.jpeg","uuid":"fdf0a9cf-b2ba-4ad1-88ba-c0310c3438d6","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Curtis Island, Gladstone, Southern Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"texte83c70f0-a678-4a57-982a-e77853da42d4":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELady Musgrave Island \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Snorkellers, reef lovers and experienced campers\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EKid-friendly:\u003C/b\u003E Yes, for confident campers. Best suited to older children due to its remote location and limited facilities.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nFor an off-the-grid island escape, \u003Ca title=\"Lady Musgrave Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/lady-musgrave-island\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Lady Musgrave Island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELady Musgrave Island\u003C/a\u003E is hard to top. This tiny 14-hectare coral cay sits within the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, ringed by shallow reef and coral gardens you can snorkel straight off the beach.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou'll need to bring everything you need to be self-sufficient and take all your rubbish with you, but that's the deal for having a coral cay this pristine almost to yourself.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacilities:\u003C/b\u003E Composting toilets only, so campers must be self-sufficient.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there: \u003C/b\u003EDaily island transfers depart from \u003Ca title=\"Bundaberg\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/bundaberg\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Bundaberg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBundaberg\u003C/a\u003E with \u003Ca title=\"Lady Musgrave Experience\" aria-label=\"Lady Musgrave Experience\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b265c87b935fbe730e4d88-lady-musgrave-experience\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELady Musgrave Experience\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPermits:\u003C/b\u003E Camping permits are required and fees apply.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know:\u003C/b\u003E The campground closes from the day after the Australia Day long weekend until the start of the Queensland Easter school holidays for turtle hatching season.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESouthend Curtis Island\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E 4WD enthusiasts, anglers and  experienced campers\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EKid-friendly:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003ENo.\u003C/b\u003E Better suited to experienced campers because of the remote location and lack of facilities.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Ca title=\"Southend Curtis Island\" aria-label=\"Southend Curtis Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26390aeeeaaf773cf6bd0-southend-curtis-island\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESouthend Curtis Island\u003C/a\u003E is where you go to disappear for a few days. Home to two national park campgrounds just steps from the beach, it's a favourite for 4WD adventures, fishing and unplugging in nature.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDon't forget your snorkelling gear either, with colourful fish and coral waiting just offshore at Connors Bluff.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacilities:\u003C/b\u003E None. Campers must be completely self-sufficient.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/b\u003E Take the \u003Ca title=\"Curtis Ferry Services\" aria-label=\"Curtis Ferry Services\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56de2ed1a6acf9e25c6649b4-curtis-ferry-services\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECurtis Ferry\u003C/a\u003E from Gladstone Harbour. Campsites are accessible by 4WD only.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPermits: \u003C/b\u003ECamping permits are required and fees apply.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text10aec637-65c8-4d0f-9116-64a55b7d364a":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDunk Island\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Couples, walkers and snorkellers\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EKid-friendly:\u003C/b\u003E Yes. Easy to access and ideal for families with older children who enjoy walking and snorkelling.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nJust a 15-minute ferry ride from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/mission-beach\" title=\"Mission Beach\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Mission Beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMission Beach\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d5b2cbcbe7073ad69ca-dunk-island\" title=\"Dunk Island\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Dunk Island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDunk Island\u003C/a\u003E is one of Queensland's easiest island camping escapes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith just eight beachfront campsites, it's easy to switch into island time. Spend your days hiking to Mount Kootaloo, exploring the Palm Valley circuit or snorkelling off Muggy Muggy and Coconut Beach. When you've walked your legs off, swap the trails for the water on a reef trip with \u003Ca title=\"Dunk Island Reef Adventures\" aria-label=\"Dunk Island Reef Adventures\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-64c0b8793ae1b0ce1f8426b8-dunk-island-reef-adventures\" target=\"_self\"\u003EDunk Island Reef Adventures\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacilities: \u003C/b\u003EDrinking water, flushing toilets, hot showers, gas barbecues, picnic tables and rubbish bins.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/b\u003E Reach the island by private boat or charter from Mission Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPermits:\u003C/b\u003E Camping permits are required and fees apply. With only eight campsites available, it's worth booking well in advance.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ERead:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca title=\"The ultimate guide to Dunk Island\" aria-label=\"The ultimate guide to Dunk Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/mission-beach/dunk-island\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe ultimate guide to Dunk Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECoombe Island\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Couples and secluded getaways\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EKid-friendly:\u003C/b\u003E No. Best suited to couples and experienced campers looking for a remote escape.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you're chasing peace, Coombe Island delivers. Dunk Island's lesser-known neighbour allows just one group of campers at a time, making it feel like your own private island.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpend your days snorkelling, swimming and watching the sun set from your beachfront campsite. Just remember to pack everything you'll need, as facilities are minimal.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacilities: \u003C/b\u003EPicnic table only. Campers must be completely self-sufficient.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/b\u003E Access is by private boat.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPermits: \u003C/b\u003ECamping permits are required and fees apply.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"textb3f3dc20-0ceb-4853-be3b-25fe49ac4fb6":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Whitsundays\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EIsland camping in the Whitsundays\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPitch your tent beside some of Australia's most famous beaches. These are the \u003Ca title=\"The Whitsundays\" aria-label=\"The Whitsundays\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWhitsundays\u003C/a\u003E camping spots worth the boat ride out.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1797739732":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/152759-2022_WYS_GBR_WhitsundayIslandsNationalPark_WhitehavenBeach_Camping_MarkFitz_152759.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/152759-2022_WYS_GBR_WhitsundayIslandsNationalPark_WhitehavenBeach_Camping_MarkFitz_152759.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25dc07b935fbe730dc52c-whitehaven-beach","alt":"A couple beachfront camping on Whitehaven Beach","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/remote-island-camping-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1797739732.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1783219660503/152759-2022-wys-gbr-whitsundayislandsnationalpark-whitehavenbeach-camping-markfitz-152759.jpeg","uuid":"ddae4d50-5dee-49f2-a65c-0d5b7cddd989","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, The Whitsundays",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text5e1dd242-de89-4544-b1b6-7455f6617232":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKeswick Island\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Families and campers wanting extra comforts\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKid-friendly:\u003C/b\u003E Yes. Comfortable facilities and optional glamping make it a great family-friendly choice.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a Whitsundays camping trip with a few home comforts, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/keswick-island\" title=\"Keswick Island\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Keswick Island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKeswick Island\u003C/a\u003E is the place for you.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe boutique campground sits on a leafy hillside just a short stroll from Basil Bay, one of the Whitsundays' most picturesque beaches. Bring your own camping gear or hire it on the island, then make the most of the excellent facilities, including optional golf buggy hire for exploring.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking for something a little more luxurious? Book one of the glamping suites and arrive at your accommodation already set up.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacilities:\u003C/b\u003E Toilets, change rooms, showers (hot water shower bags available), fire ring with cooking plate, recycling and waste facilities, camp sink with fresh water, and access to nearby Basil Bay Hut with a kitchenette, microwave, fridges, barbecue, picnic tables, toilets and beach shower.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/b\u003E By charter or private boat from the Mackay coast, or fly over with Island Air.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPermits:\u003C/b\u003E Camping permits are required and fees apply.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESouth Molle Island \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Bushwalkers and nature lovers\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EKid-friendly:\u003C/b\u003E Yes. A good option for active families who enjoy bushwalking and nature.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nIf you prefer your camping wild and back to basics, make your way to \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/south-molle-island\" title=\"South Molle Island\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"South Molle Island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESouth Molle Island\u003C/a\u003E. This national park island feels a lot further from the mainland than 12km, with rainforest, quiet beaches and walking trails to explore.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChoose between the Sandy Bay and Paddle Bay campgrounds, both with direct access to walking tracks that wind through rainforest gullies, open eucalypt forest and past ancient Ngaro stone quarries. Paddle Bay also has a fringing reef just offshore, so don't forget your snorkel.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacilities: \u003C/b\u003EToilets and picnic tables.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there: \u003C/b\u003EBy private boat or island transfer from \u003Ca title=\"Airlie Beach\" aria-label=\"Airlie Beach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/airlie-beach\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAirlie Beach\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPermits: \u003C/b\u003ECamping permits are required and fees apply.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHook Island \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Divers, snorkellers and boat campers\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EKid-friendly:\u003C/b\u003E No. Best suited to confident campers arriving by private boat and comfortable with minimal facilities.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nIf your ideal camping trip runs on boat time, point the bow at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d56d5f1565045d9fac4-hook-island\" title=\"Hook Island\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Hook Island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHook Island\u003C/a\u003E. Surrounded by fringing reefs, the island's four national park campgrounds provide easy access to some of the Whitsundays' best snorkelling and diving.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChoose from sheltered bays like Maureen's Cove near Manta Ray Bay or rainforest-fringed Steens Beach, where you'll wake up to views across to Hayman Island.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacilities: \u003C/b\u003EComposting toilet and picnic tables.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/b\u003E By private boat or an island transfer from Airlie Beach. Or feeling hardy? Trade the ferry for a paddle and reach camp by sea kayak with \u003Ca title=\"Salty Dog Sea Kayaking\" aria-label=\"Salty Dog Sea Kayaking\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25ddd7b935fbe730dc779-salty-dog-sea-kayaking\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESalty Dog Sea Kayaking\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPermits: \u003C/b\u003ECamping permits are required and fees apply.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhitsunday Island \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Bucket-list camping and beach lovers\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EKid-friendly:\u003C/b\u003E Yes. A memorable option for families with older children who enjoy hiking and camping.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECamping on Whitsunday Island doesn't get much more iconic than \u003Ca href=\"https://au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/how-to-do-whitehaven-beach\" title=\"How to explore Whitehaven Beach\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"How to explore Whitehaven Beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWhitehaven Beach\u003C/a\u003E. With just 36 campers permitted at a time, you'll have the chance to experience one of Australia's most famous beaches long before the day-trippers arrive.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe campground sits just behind the dunes among lowland vine forest and eucalyptus woodland, offering shade while keeping the beach only moments away. While you're here, make time for the walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, where sweeping views over swirling white silica sand and turquoise water are well worth the climb. If you're after a longer adventure, continue on to Chance Bay via the seven-kilometre return walking track.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacilities:\u003C/b\u003E Hybrid toilets and a communal sheltered picnic table at Whitehaven Beach, plus composting toilets and picnic tables at the island's other campgrounds. Bring your own gas or fuel stove and fresh water.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/b\u003E Reach Whitsunday Island by ferry or island transfer from Airlie Beach, including services with \u003Ca title=\"SeaLink Whitsundays\" aria-label=\"SeaLink Whitsundays\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-619ddf56b3dcb4f15bc53a1e-sealink-whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESeaLink Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPermits: \u003C/b\u003ECamping permits are required and fees apply.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"textcf66d403-3a00-4b25-a1ea-8ab94ab23f3f":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb style=\"\"\u003EReady to pitch your tent? Discover more of \u003Ca title=\"The best Queensland islands for your next camping adventure\" aria-label=\"The best Queensland islands for your next camping adventure\" href=\"https://au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/queensland-island-camping\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland's best island camping spots\u003C/a\u003E, from beachfront escapes to national park adventures.\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"textcf66d403_3a00_4b":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca id=\"FAQs\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EFAQs\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"textcf66d403_3a00_4b_1987014224":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EHow much does it cost to camp on a Queensland island?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECamping fees vary depending on the island and campground, but Queensland national park camping permits generally start from just a few dollars per person per night. 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