Molle Islands National Park Whitsundays

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Denman Island

Denman Island camping area features a small island offering pleasant bush camping with a remote feel.

Accessible by

  • Boat
  • Canoe or kayak

Camping area facilities

  • Toilets (non-flush)
  • Anchoring allowed
  • Tent camping
  • Short walk to tent
  • Snorkelling and diving
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
Denman Island.

Denman Island.

Photo credit: Jae Milowski, Queensland Government

Camping area features: a small island offering pleasant bush camping with a remote feel. The camp site is set in dry rainforest behind the island’s coral rubble shore. As there is no fishing allowed, please ensure that you are familiar with marine park regulations before visiting the site.

Location: east of South Molle Island, approximately 6.5km east-north-east of Shute Harbour.

Access: the camping area can be reached by boat (only) at all tides.

Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 6 people.

Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping.

Camp site surface: rubble.

Facilities: toilet.

Open fires: prohibited.

Generators: not permitted.

Essentials to bring: drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent. Read more about before you visit.

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

Mobile phone coverage: Poor.

Upcoming camping area availability

Visiting safely

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