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This is Queensland after all, where friendliness is in the water and there’s no shortage of beauty to go around.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlus with so many islands off the coast – almost 2000 \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/things-to-see-and-do/islands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ediverse beauties\u003C/a\u003E, actually – the secret is probably safe anyway. From uninhabited coral cays to luxe private bungalow-dotted isles, the sheer amount will leave your island-hopping appetite well and truly sated.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re a card carrying Queensland islandophile or just starting out on your journey to true fandom, put this lineup of secret Queensland islands on your list.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFor the Queensland island bundle deal: Frankland Island National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-408792 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/122704-3-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Frankland Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/122704-3-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/122704-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/122704-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/122704-3-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/122704-3-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/122704-3-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking for a quintessential \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E experience (who isn’t?). Then hop aboard a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/tour/frankland-island-reef-cruises\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFrankland Island Reef Cruise\u003C/a\u003E to this bevy of coral-fringed islands. Just 10km offshore and 45km south east of Cairns, this uninhabited and World Heritage-listed archipelago – consisting of Russell, Normanby, High, Mabel and Round Islands – is the definition of pristine.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether day-tripping or staying for a while (self-sufficient campers can stay on Russell and High Islands only) the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/attraction/frankland-group-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFrankland Islands\u003C/a\u003E are perfect if you want untouched beauty in an accessible package.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESink below the surface on a diving or Skoo Do adventure for an audience with the Great Barrier Reef’s star attractions. Hard and soft coral, manta rays, turtles, dugongs, whales and giant clams will be the main event. But the islands’ rocky outcrops, coastal vegetation and dense rainforest also set the scene for a staggering diversity of flora and fauna experiences (including an array of bird species) you won’t find anywhere but Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe gateway to the Whitsundays: Keswick Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-408793 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/130284-3-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Keswick Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/130284-3-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/130284-3-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EQueensland’s very own Treasured Island at the start of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-whitsundays\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWhitsunday Islands\u003C/a\u003E, as it’s nicknamed, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/destination-information/keswick-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKeswick Island\u003C/a\u003E boasts a bounty of island gold just a short sea or air journey from \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-mackay-region\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMackay\u003C/a\u003E, only 32kms north. Diversity is this island’s middle name.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWalk through the beautiful coral gardens or dive into reef caves to see teeming marine life such as turtles, manta rays, dolphins and hundreds of tropical fish species. For divers, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/10/10/secret-island-near-mackay/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKeswick Island\u003C/a\u003E has three shipwrecks all within 30 minutes of the island, offering world-class diving and a history lesson in one.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you like your bushwalking with a generous side helping of spectacular, hit the trails that snake their way across the island. You’ll wind through tropical vegetation, alongside private coves and fringing reef beaches and underneath a bevy of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/birdwatching-on-keswick-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebirdlife\u003C/a\u003E. Between June and October, keep an eye out for pods of humpbacks on their annual migration north – one for the bucket list!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon’t forget to taste the sweetest part of Keswick Island – its honey. Home to a healthy population of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/bees-on-keswick-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECaucasian bees\u003C/a\u003E, the colony produces a unique honey that can only be sampled and bought from the Keswick Kiosk.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ETake nothing but memories island: North West Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-55459 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/north-west-island-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"North West Island | camping\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/north-west-island-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/north-west-island-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/north-west-island-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/north-west-island-335x224.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/north-west-island-1050x701.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/north-west-island-1048x699.jpg 1048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/north-west-island.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s not a misnomer. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/destination-information/north-west-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENorth West Island\u003C/a\u003E sits (you guessed it) north west of Gladstone by 75km in the heart of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/capricornia-cays-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECapricornia Cays National Park\u003C/a\u003E. Easily accessed via Curtis Ferry, once you’re at this nature-lover’s haven you’ll be spoiled for choice. Canoeing and diving are no-brainers here thanks to crystalline waters and an impressive array of marine species. Bushwalking, reef walking and fishing also make a compelling case for your attention.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECampers, come prepared (bookings and permits are essential). You’ll need all your gear including fresh water, toilet paper and a fuel stove. But the payoff comes in the form of seemingly endless unforgettable moments. Memories such as waking before dawn for a sunrise turtle hatching session, or sleeping under the Milky Way’s star-studded night sky will stay with you long after you’ve dusted the sand from your swag.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe not-so-secret, tiny Queensland island: Thursday Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43886\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/torres-strait-island-dancers-on-thursday-island.jpg\" alt=\"Torres Strait Island Dancers\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/torres-strait-island-dancers-on-thursday-island.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/torres-strait-island-dancers-on-thursday-island-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/torres-strait-island-dancers-on-thursday-island-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EClocking in at a diminutive 3.5 square kilometres, and part of the 274 islands dotted across the Torres Strait from Gulf of Carpentaria to Papua New Guinea, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/destination-information/thursday-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThursday Island\u003C/a\u003E (TI) may not technically be the most secret of Queensland islands, but in the scheme of things it’s certainly underrated. Significant to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders that have been its custodians for thousands of years, explore the connection between land, sea and culture at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/gab-titui-cultural-centre\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EG\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/gab-titui-cultural-centre\"\u003Eab Titui Cultural Centre\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHistory buff? Head to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/attraction/green-hill-fort\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreen Hill Fort\u003C/a\u003E to discover the island’s strategic military WWII history; learn about the region’s pearl farming and shell trade; or simply have a beer in Australia’s northernmost pub. Whatever you do, the abundance of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/01/19/torres-strait-things-to-do/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethings to do in Torres Strait\u003C/a\u003E is sure to beckon you back once you leave.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe luxury adventure island: Haggerstone Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-34608 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/haggerstone-island_main-e1476885774970-691x461.png\" alt=\"Haggerstone Island | 7 islands you can rent like a rock star\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/haggerstone-island_main-e1476885774970-691x461.png 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/haggerstone-island_main-e1476885774970.png 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChannelling Robinson Crusoe on a yoga retreat, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/haggerstone-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHaggerstone Island\u003C/a\u003E is everything you’ve ever wanted in a private \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/10/25/best-queensland-luxury-islands/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eluxury island\u003C/a\u003E escape nestled into the stunning wilderness of Cape York. The intrepid custodians of this Queensland island gem, Roy and Anna Turner, came here in 1985 with little more than some basic supplies, a tent and a few chickens. Now the relatively unknown island has been transformed into an adventure retreat gilded with just the right amount of luxe.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStay in one of only four lodgings – Lagoon, Kwilla and Beach Huts plus The Lighthouse. Here, by night you’ll be immersed in the verdant jungle that you’ve likely been exploring during the day.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEverything here is tailored to you. Adventure, wellness or a combo of both – the island (and its attentive staff) provides exactly what you’re searching for. It’s time to play tropical choose-your-own-adventure.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe one for the eco-warriors: Wilson Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-408796 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/139358-3-691x677.jpg\" alt=\"Wilson Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/139358-3-691x677.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/139358-3-300x294.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/139358-3-768x752.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/139358-3-335x328.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/139358-3-1050x1029.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/139358-3.jpg 2020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf nature and seclusion had a romantic tryst, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/destination-information/wilson-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWilson Island\u003C/a\u003E would be the resulting, sustainability-focused love child when it comes to secret Queensland islands. Part eco-reserve, part luxe glamping getaway, come here for the modern-life detox – there are no phones, TVs or internet – and stay for the planet-friendly living.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s no single-use plastic on the island, bedding and linen is all organic cotton and bamboo, and bathroom amenities are 100% biodegradable and native Australian plant-based. Local and sustainable are preferenced when it comes to dining and beverages, and recycled resources are used through the design and decor. There’s also consideration to the island’s vulnerable species, with elements such as turtle-friendly lighting and an annual closure between 28 January to 1 April, so the resident bird population can nest.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EClosed to day visitors and only recently reopened for bookings, Wilson Island is home to nine permanent luxury tents with a limit of 18 guests total at anytime, guaranteeing those secret Queensland island vibes remain intact.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBut if you can’t even bear the thought of neighbours as you swing languidly in your hammock, and your budget is more baller than bargain-hunter, you could even hire the whole island to yourself.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking for even more off-the-radar islands? Take a peek \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/08/15/12-more-queensland-islands-youve-never-heard-of/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date","value":1573585257000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date Modified","value":1580941500000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","title":"Excerpt","value":"\u003Cp\u003EIt would be rude not to share…\u003C/p\u003E\n",":type":"string","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","title":"Slug","value":"secret-islands",":type":"string","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","title":"Featured Image","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/frankland-islands.jpg",":type":"string","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","title":"Post Thumbnail","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/frankland-islands.jpg",":type":"string","multiValue":false}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"6 Secret Queensland islands you've never heard of","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/us/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Islands","url":"/content/teq/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Secret Queensland Islands","url":"/content/teq/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/secret-queensland-islands.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2021_GLD_WilsonIsland_Islands_KatiePurling_143477.jpg","alt":"Wilson Island | Queensland's Secret Islands","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Desta\t Cullen","resourcePath":"/content/teq/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/secret-queensland-islands/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2023-05-29T04:55:38.696Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/g/gSYZiHMQb8Ye1YTcQFwU/profile.profile.image","alt":"Desta\t Cullen"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt may seem counter-intuitive to share a list of the most secret Queensland islands but really, it would be rude not to. This is Queensland after all, where friendliness is in the water and there’s no shortage of beauty to go around.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlus with so many islands off the coast – almost 2000 \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/things-to-see-and-do/islands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ediverse beauties\u003C/a\u003E, actually – the secret is probably safe anyway. From uninhabited coral cays to luxe private bungalow-dotted isles, the sheer amount will leave your island-hopping appetite well and truly sated.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re a card carrying Queensland islandophile or just starting out on your journey to true fandom, put this lineup of secret Queensland islands on your list.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFor the Queensland island bundle deal: Frankland Island National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image73c3e4b4-225b-40b1-ba24-98a651b8c9fb":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2021_TNQ_FranklandIslands_FranklandIslandsReefCruises_Islands_TomParkPhotography_145667.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2021_TNQ_FranklandIslands_FranklandIslandsReefCruises_Islands_TomParkPhotography_145667.jpg","alt":"Frankland Islands Reef Cruises | Secret Queensland Islands","srcUriTemplate":"/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/secret-queensland-islands/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image73c3e4b4-225b-40b1-ba24-98a651b8c9fb.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1685336138286/2021-tnq-franklandislands-franklandislandsreefcruises-islands-tomparkphotography-145667.jpeg","uuid":"d7b9e54c-5e58-48d2-b93f-4817e20868cf","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Frankland Island Reef Cruise",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textb139581a-dd07-4fee-b31d-08cc3a60eee6":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking for a quintessential \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E experience (who isn’t?). Then hop aboard a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/tour/frankland-island-reef-cruises\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFrankland Island Reef Cruise\u003C/a\u003E to this bevy of coral-fringed islands. Just 10km offshore and 45km south east of Cairns, this uninhabited and World Heritage-listed archipelago – consisting of Russell, Normanby, High, Mabel and Round Islands – is the definition of pristine.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether day-tripping or staying for a while (self-sufficient campers can stay on Russell and High Islands only) the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/attraction/frankland-group-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFrankland Islands\u003C/a\u003E are perfect if you want untouched beauty in an accessible package.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESink below the surface on a diving or Skoo Do adventure for an audience with the Great Barrier Reef’s star attractions. Hard and soft coral, manta rays, turtles, dugongs, whales and giant clams will be the main event. But the islands’ rocky outcrops, coastal vegetation and dense rainforest also set the scene for a staggering diversity of flora and fauna experiences (including an array of bird species) you won’t find anywhere but Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe gateway to the Whitsundays: Keswick Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imageaab86888-ed73-4917-84bd-df77e7a1b24b":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2022_MKY_KeswickIsland_RiptideCreative_152307.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2022_MKY_KeswickIsland_RiptideCreative_152307.jpg","alt":"One of the southern-most Whitsunday Islands","srcUriTemplate":"/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/secret-queensland-islands/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageaab86888-ed73-4917-84bd-df77e7a1b24b.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1685336138345/2022-mky-keswickisland-riptidecreative-152307.jpeg","uuid":"df4190a4-37e8-4458-b434-092acb1c5f11","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Keswick Island",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text9891b5cc-12e1-46ec-b82a-b50ef9375b5d":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EQueensland’s very own Treasured Island at the start of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-whitsundays\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWhitsunday Islands\u003C/a\u003E, as it’s nicknamed, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/destination-information/keswick-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKeswick Island\u003C/a\u003E boasts a bounty of island gold just a short sea or air journey from \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-mackay-region\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMackay\u003C/a\u003E, only 32kms north. Diversity is this island’s middle name.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWalk through the beautiful coral gardens or dive into reef caves to see teeming marine life such as turtles, manta rays, dolphins and hundreds of tropical fish species. For divers, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/10/10/secret-island-near-mackay/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKeswick Island\u003C/a\u003E has three shipwrecks all within 30 minutes of the island, offering world-class diving and a history lesson in one.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you like your bushwalking with a generous side helping of spectacular, hit the trails that snake their way across the island. You’ll wind through tropical vegetation, alongside private coves and fringing reef beaches and underneath a bevy of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/birdwatching-on-keswick-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebirdlife\u003C/a\u003E. Between June and October, keep an eye out for pods of humpbacks on their annual migration north – one for the bucket list!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon’t forget to taste the sweetest part of Keswick Island – its honey. Home to a healthy population of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/bees-on-keswick-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECaucasian bees\u003C/a\u003E, the colony produces a unique honey that can only be sampled and bought from the Keswick Kiosk.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ETake nothing but memories island: North West Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagec9e8ae8a-ebd6-4e32-b4ad-08c629f25192":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2020_GLD_NorthWestIsland_Beaches_Adventure.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2020_GLD_NorthWestIsland_Beaches_Adventure.jpg","alt":"North West Island | Photo by @azgilligan RP from @gladstoneregion","srcUriTemplate":"/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/secret-queensland-islands/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagec9e8ae8a-ebd6-4e32-b4ad-08c629f25192.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1685336138394/2020-gld-northwestisland-beaches-adventure.jpeg","uuid":"59be53c8-7e6a-4dc8-9c61-de812cd8100f","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/azgilligan/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@azgilligan\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text204fc0b5-98cb-42df-8aa2-3409dec6e95f":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s not a misnomer. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/destination-information/north-west-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENorth West Island\u003C/a\u003E sits (you guessed it) north west of Gladstone by 75km in the heart of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/capricornia-cays-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECapricornia Cays National Park\u003C/a\u003E. Easily accessed via Curtis Ferry, once you’re at this nature-lover’s haven you’ll be spoiled for choice. Canoeing and diving are no-brainers here thanks to crystalline waters and an impressive array of marine species. Bushwalking, reef walking and fishing also make a compelling case for your attention.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECampers, come prepared (bookings and permits are essential). You’ll need all your gear including fresh water, toilet paper and a fuel stove. But the payoff comes in the form of seemingly endless unforgettable moments. 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