Sandy Bay, South Molle Island
Sandy Bay, South Molle Island camping area features a good open camping area with a long sandy beach, providing an excellent opportunity for beachcombing. Great for keen bushwalkers, the bay is well connected to the rest of the island by walking tracks.
Accessible by
- Boat
- Canoe or kayak
Camping area facilities
- Anchoring allowed
- Mooring points
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Tent camping
- Short walk to tent
- Walking
- Mountain biking
- Snorkelling and diving
- Cultural and historic sites
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Fishing
Sandy Bay, South Molle Island.
Photo credit: Jae Milowski, Queensland Government
Camping area features: good open camping area with a long sandy beach, providing an excellent opportunity for beachcombing. Great for keen bushwalkers, the bay is well connected to the rest of the island by walking tracks.
Location: west side of South Molle Island, approximately 5km east-north-east of Shute Harbour.
Access: the camping area can be reached by boat (only) at mid to high tides.
Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 36 people.
Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping; large groups.
Camp site surface: rubble.
Facilities: toilet, picnic tables.
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.
- Changes to public access of walking tracks on South Molle Island 27 February to 30 June 2023