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

Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Be inspired: Snorkelling, seabirds and sightseeing—3 sensational reasons to visit the southern Great Barrier Reef!

The southern Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations… and little wonder why! Here you can snorkel amongst delicate corals and colourful fish, share your island ‘solitude’ with thousands of seabirds, and enjoy sightseeing on a scale second to none! 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

Humpy Island camping area

Humpy Island camping area is sheltered by Casuarina groves, the camping area is one of the most popular in the Keppels. The island boasts scenic views over Keppel Bay and gives easy access to fringing reefs for diving and snorkelling.

Accessible by

  • Boat

Camping area facilities

  • Anchoring allowed
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets (non-flush)
  • Tent camping
  • Cold showers
  • Short walk to tent
  • Walking
  • Snorkelling and diving
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
Camp under shady casuarinas at Humpy Island.

Camp under shady casuarinas at Humpy Island.

Photo credit: Queensland Government

Camping area features: sheltered by Casuarina groves, the camping area is one of the most popular in the Keppels. The island boasts scenic views over Keppel Bay and gives easy access to fringing reefs for diving and snorkelling.

Location: Humpy Island is 13km east of Rosslyn Bay Harbour.

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

Number of sites: shaded area without separately defined sites. A total of 60 people can camp here at any one time. Group sizes are limited to 8 people.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping only.

Camp site surface: sand.

Facilities: composting toilets, picnic tables, taps and bush showers. Visitors must bring their own drinking water.

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 kit, reliable torch. Read more about before you visit.

Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options. Advance bookings are essential for school holiday periods.

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.