Family Islands National Park Tropical North Queensland

Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland

Dunk Island camping area

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service does not manage the campground on Dunk Island. Bookings can be made through the resort.

Accessible by

  • Boat

Campground facilities

  • Electric/fuel barbecue (free of charge)
  • Picnic tables (some sheltered)
  • Toilets (flush)
  • Tent camping
  • Walking
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Boating
  • Fishing

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service does not manage the campground on Dunk Island. Bookings can be made through the Dunk Island resort.

Features: near the beach with access to facilities and walking tracks.

Location: adjacent to the jetty on Dunk Island Spit.

Access: the camping area can be reached by boat.

Number of sites: Nine sites including one group site.

Camp sites are suitable for: boat-based camping.

Camp site surface: sand.

Facilities: drinking water, flushing toilets, hot showers, gas barbecues, picnic tables and rubbish bins.

Open fires: prohibited. Fuel stoves are recommended.

Generators: not allowed.

Essentials to bring: insect repellent and sunscreen. Read more about before you visit.

Bookings: book online

Mobile phone coverage: Generally available.

Visiting safely

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