North-west camping zone
North-west camping zone covers beach camp sites between Ben-Ewa and Comboyuro Point campgrounds. Sites vary in size and range from secluded sites to close, social camping areas. Many sites have sea views and shade. This camping zone offers sheltered bay waters.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Short walk to tent
- Walking
- Scenic drive
- Cultural and historic sites
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Fishing
Location: on the western side of island between Ben-Ewa and Comboyuro Point campgrounds. Some sites are within walking distance of Bulwer township.
Access: the camping zone can be reached on foot and by 4WD only. Parking is available beside camp sites. It is accessible for camper trailers.
Number of sites: a maximum of 76 sites are available, all marked with totems. Seasonal closures mean that not all sites will be full all year round.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car, camper trailers and large groups. Only camp within the camp site footprint. For camp sites surrounded by a timber fence (sites CB1 to CB21), ensure all camping and other equipment is located inside this area.
Camp site surface: sand.
Facilities: none. The camping zone offers sheltered bay waters. For hygiene purposes, campers who are planning an extended stay should bring a portable toilet. Please do not place contents into toilets provided on the island—it destroys the bacteria in the systems. All portable toilet waste must be removed from the island.
Open fires: allowed (in existing fire sites only), except when fire bans or prohibitions apply. Fuel or gas stoves, rather than open fires, are recommended.
Generator use: permitted. Be considerate; use them between 8am and 7pm only.
Essentials to bring: drinking water and containers, water sterilisation tablets, rubbish bags, sunscreen, insect repellent, firewood (untreated mill off-cuts), axe, sealable containers for rubbish, first-aid kit, shovel, portable toilet and sand pegs. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online. Bookings can be made no more than six months in advance.
Mobile phone coverage: poor and unreliable.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) safely and camp with care.
- Planned burn operations for Moreton Bay 17 March to 1 September 2023
Conditions report
Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) conditions report Updated 3 Apr 2023
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.