South-west camping zone
South-west camping zone covers all western camp sites from Tangalooma Bypass to Toulkerrie. 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
- Boat
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
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Fishing
Location: on the western side of the island from Tangalooma Bypass to Toulkerrie.
Access: the camping zone can be reached by 4WD, on foot, boat and kayaks. Parking is available beside some, but not all, camp sites, due to tides. Some camp sites closer to Toulkerrie may only be accessible by 4WD at low tide.
Number of sites: a maximum of 24 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, with some sites suitable for camper trailers.
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 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 6 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.
- Poison canisters washing up on Southeast Queensland beaches 4 September 2023 to 31 March 2024
Conditions report
Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) conditions report Updated 4 Sep 2023
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.