Curtis Island National Park and Conservation Park Gladstone

Photo credit: Sherri Tanner-McAllister © Queensland Government

Turtle Street camping area

Turtle Street camping area is located under coastal she-oaks with easy access to the beach.

Accessible by

  • Boat

Camping area facilities

  • Anchoring allowed
  • Tent camping
  • Short walk to tent
  • Walking
  • Snorkelling and diving
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
Image of the dunes at Turtle Street which you can camp behind.
Camp behind the dunes at Turtle Street.

Photo credit: A. Congram © Queensland Government

Camping area features: bush camping under coastal she-oaks with easy access to the beach.

Location: follow the unsealed roads north from Southend.

Access: 4WD and boat only.

Number of sites: undefined.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent,, 4WD camper trailer, 4WD camper van.

Camp site surface: sand.

Facilities: none.

Fires: Prohibited (open and closed). Gas or liquid fuelled stoves for cooking purposes are permitted.

Open fires on tidal land (beaches): prohibited (lighting, keeping or using a fire)

Generators: not permitted.

Essentials to bring: all food and drinking water, sturdy rubbish bags, insect repellent, sun protection, first aid and reliable torch. Read more about before you visit.

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

Mobile phone coverage: unreliable. Marine radios and satellite phones are recommended.

Upcoming camping area availability

Visiting safely

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