Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves. It forms a natural breakwater at the entrance to Tin Can Inlet and Great Sandy Strait. Inskip is a gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Beach she oaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas ringed by open ocean beaches and sheltered estuary shores. All are within 15 minutes drive of Rainbow Beach.
Location
About 250km north of Brisbane and 9km north of the town of Rainbow Beach.
Welcome
Traditional Owners have a long and ongoing relationship with the area. In order to acknowledge the important connection with Aboriginal people, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) urges visitors to treat the country through which they walk with respect and care.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
- 4WD
Park facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Information shelter
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Walking
- Dogs permitted (on leash)
- Nesting birds
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![Long walks and drives are popular along Inskip's beaches.]()
Long walks and drives are popular along Inskip's beaches.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Sheltered estuary shores are safe homes for many well-known seabirds.]()
Sheltered estuary shores are safe homes for many well-known seabirds.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Recreational fishing is a popular pastime at Inskip Point.]()
Recreational fishing is a popular pastime at Inskip Point.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Barge services carry 4WDs between Inskip Point and Fraser Island.]()
Barge services carry 4WDs between Inskip Point and Fraser Island.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy horseriding on the eastern beach between the Pacific Boulevard beach access track and The Oaks.]()
Enjoy horseriding on the eastern beach between the Pacific Boulevard beach access track and The Oaks.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Beach sheoaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas on Inskip Peninsula.]()
Beach sheoaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas on Inskip Peninsula.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Camping is popular all year round at Inskip.]()
Camping is popular all year round at Inskip.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves.]()
Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Walk your dog on a leash and help protect our wonderful wildlife.]()
Walk your dog on a leash and help protect our wonderful wildlife.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Beachfront sites at MV Natone camping area.]()
Beachfront sites at MV Natone camping area.
Photo credit: Rene Burgess © Queensland Government
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![Take in the views towards Fraser Island from Inskip Peninsula.]()
Take in the views towards Fraser Island from Inskip Peninsula.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Image of Pelican Bay camping area.]()
Pelican Bay camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
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![Image of Dorrigo South camping area.]()
Dorrigo South camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
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![Image of S.S. Dorrigo camping area.]()
S.S. Dorrigo camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
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![Image of M.V. Natone camping area.]()
M.V. Natone camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
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![Image of M.V. Beagle camping area.]()
M.V. Beagle camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
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![Image of Sarawak West camping area.]()
Sarawak West camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
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![White beaches and clean ocean air are refreshing for horses and riders alike.]()
White beaches and clean ocean air are refreshing for horses and riders alike.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Sit at the end of the Birdwatchers track and look out over the calm waters of Pelican Bay.]()
Sit at the end of the Birdwatchers track and look out over the calm waters of Pelican Bay.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
Highlights and announcements
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Image creditAdam Creed © Queensland Government![People kayaking at Cooloola beach.]()
Be inspired: Explore the Sunshine and Fraser coasts—your go-to weekend escapes!
They’re renowned for surf and sun-drenched beaches, and deservedly-so, but take a closer look and you’ll find the Sunshine and Fraser coasts have so much more in store!
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Be inspired: Queensland National Parks’ best-loved camping areas
We are truly a nation of coast dwellers, so when it comes to camping holidays, where do we head? To the water, of course!
- Camping at Inskip Peninsula
- Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area – geotechnical summary report
- Media statement: Plenty of capacity at Inskip for campers
- Risks associated with nearshore instability, Inskip Point, Queensland
- Risks associated with nearshore instability, Inskip Point, Queensland (text only)
- Risks associated with nearshore instability, Inskip Point, Queensland – Drawing set
- Survey report: Combined high resolution multibeam and vessel mounted & terrestrial laser survey of Inskip Point
- Severe beach erosion - Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area 25 May to 13 July 2022
- Planned maintenance and closures 16 May to 11 August 2022
- Hygiene protocols for Inskip Peninsula 1 February to 30 September 2022
- Installation of vehicle recognition camera at Inskip Point 23 June to 30 September 2022
- Annual Cooloola Hazard Reduction Burn Program 1 June to 30 August 2022
- Beware marine stingers (jellyfish)
Conditions report
Cooloola conditions report Updated 28 Jun 2022
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.