Sandy Bay, Long Island
Sandy Bay, Long Island camping area features a small secluded beach lined with mangroves and backed by rainforest. Walking track depart the campsite allowing you to explore Long Island.
Accessible by
- Boat
- Canoe or kayak
Camping area facilities
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Anchoring allowed
- Tent camping
- Short walk to tent
- Walking
- Snorkelling and diving
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Fishing

Sandy Bay, Long Island.
Photo credit: Jae Milowski, Queensland Government
Camping area features: a small secluded beach lined with mangroves and backed by rainforest. Walking track depart the campsite allowing you to explore Long Island.
Location: approximately 6km east-north-east of Shute Harbour.
Access: the camping area can be reached by shallow draft boat only at mid to high 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: sand.
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.
Mobile phone coverage: poor.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Molle Islands safely and camp with care.
- Changes to public access of walking tracks on South Molle Island 27 February to 30 June 2023