Yellow Patch camping area
Yellow Patch camping area is a secluded bush camping near a bright yellow sand blow.
Accessible by
- Boat
Camping area facilities
- Anchoring allowed
- Tent camping
- Short walk to tent
- Walking
- Snorkelling and diving
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Fishing
Always check
- Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
- Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
- Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
- Your camping permit is booked.
- Any park-specific camping information for
Curtis Island.
- Visiting Curtis Island safely for important safety information.
Camping area features: secluded bush camping near a bright yellow sand blow.
Location: Yellow Patch is on the western side of the north-eastern tip of Curtis Island, 30km north of Gladstone.
Access: the camping area can be reached by boat only.
Number of sites: undefined.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping only.
Camp site surface: sand.
Facilities: none.
Fires: Prohibited (open and closed). Gas or liquid fuelled stoves for cooking purposes are permitted.
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.
- Curtis Island Planned Burns 16 March to 12 April 2024
- Visitors to Great Barrier Reef reminded to be SharkSmart 14 October 2020 to 21 August 2024