Bribie Island National Park and Recreation Area Brisbane | Sunshine Coast

The camping area is on Pumicestone Passage and has a relatively protected anchorage. Photo credit: Leanne Siebuhr © Queensland Government

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Mission Point camping area

Escape the crowds at this secluded camping area with great views over Pumicestone Passage, and accessible only by boat.

Accessible by

  • Boat
  • Canoe or kayak

Camping area facilities

  • Anchoring allowed
  • Wood-fired barbecue (BYO wood)
  • Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets (flush)
  • Tent camping
  • Cold showers
  • Shower cubicle (BYO shower)
  • Short walk to tent
  • Walking
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Fishing

Set out in your boat to your secluded camp site with expansive views of the Glass House Mountains. You'll find a relatively protected anchorage with access to great fishing in Pumicestone Passage.

Try your luck at reeling in a flathead, bream, whiting, tailor or mangrove jack in the passage or explore its sheltered waters by canoe or kayak. If you're lucky you may spot a dugong grazing on seagrass beds.

Stroll along the water's edge at low tide to see migratory shorebirds refueling here during summer before their April departure. You'll also see birds of prey, such as ospreys, sea eagles, and brahminy and whistling kites all year round.

Getting there and getting around

The Mission Point camping area is in Bribie Island National Park and Recreation Area, 65km north of Brisbane. The camping area is on the western side of the island, on the shores of Pumicestone Passage and can be accessed only by boat. You can't drive your vehicle to Mission Point.

  • The closest boat ramps are on the mainland at Donnybrook, Toorbul and Sandstone Point.
  • Boat ramps are also located at Golden Beach, Bells Creek and Coochin Creek on the mainland.
  • You can also launch your boat from the island at Bellara and Bongaree boat ramps.
  • When boating over seagrass beds in Pumicestone Passage, do your best to minimise impacts on dugongs. Take it easy and observe the go slow areas (PDF, 5.8MB) .
  • Read boat and fish with care for tips on boating and fishing safety and caring for parks.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Mission Point camping area is open 24 hours a day. Check-in to your camp after 2pm and check-out by 11am on the day of departure.

Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Camping area features: this camping area is accessible by boat only and has relatively protected boat anchorage near the camp sites.

Location: on the western side of Bribie Island overlooking the Pumicestone Passage, with views to the Glass House Mountains.

Map: Mission Point camping area map (PDF, 88.8KB)

Access: the camping area can be reached by boat only. The closest boat ramp and vehicle parking is at Donnybrook.

Number of sites: 12 numbered sites.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping only.

Camp site surface: sand, dirt, grass.

Facilities: micro flush toilets, screened cold showers, water tap (not suitable for drinking), picnic tables and fireplaces.

Open fires: allowed (except when fire bans or prohibitions apply) in fire rings only, but fuel stoves recommended.

Generators: not permitted.

Essentials to bring: water for drinking and cooking; gas stoves (preferable) or firewood (such as untreated mill off-cuts not bush wood); rubbish bags; insect repellent. Read more about before you visit.

Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Mobile phone coverage: generally available.

Upcoming camping area availability

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Bribie safely and camp with care.