Keppel Bay Islands National Park and Keppel Bay Islands National Park (Scientific) Woppaburra Country Capricorn | Gladstone

Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Yarul Dhingiga: Keppel Bay reef rehabilitation project

An innovative project trialling 'reef stars' (hexagonal sand-coated steel structures with coral fragments attached) to build new stable areas of live coral reef habitat is currently underway in the Keppels. Keep an eye out for these special stars while exploring the islands' beautiful fringing reefs. Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Divided Island camping area

Divided Island camping area lies on the island’s western side where the rocky beach is great for beachcombing. Ospreys and white-bellied sea-eagles use the island as a roosting and feeding site.

Accessible by

  • Boat

Camping area facilities

  • Anchoring allowed
  • Tent camping
  • Short walk to tent
  • Walking
  • Snorkelling and diving
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Fishing

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Camping area features: the camp site lies on the island’s western side where the rocky beach is great for beachcombing. Ospreys and white-bellied sea-eagles use the island as a roosting and feeding site.

Location: divided Island is 10km south-east of Emu Park.

Access: the camping area can be reached by boat only.

Number of sites: 1 site only with a maximum of 6 people.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping only.

Camp site surface: pebble beach.

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, reliable torch. Read more about before you visit.

Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Mobile phone coverage: mobile coverage generally reliable. VHF marine radios and satellite phones are recommended.

Upcoming camping area availability

Visiting safely

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