The Wrecks camping area
The Wrecks campground is set next to a sheltered bay. Sites are well defined and surrounded by native trees and shrubs.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
- Boat
Camping area facilities
- Anchoring allowed
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Wifi
- Tent camping
- Cold showers
- Short walk to tent
- Walking
- Scenic drive
- Snorkelling and diving
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Fishing
Always check
- Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
- Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
- Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
- Any park-specific camping information for
Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island).
- Visiting Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) safely for important safety information.
Location: near the main barge landing point for Moreton Island Ferries. See details at before you visit. The campground is suitable for walkers, boaties and campers without vehicles.
Access: the campground can only be reached by 4WD and boats. It is not accessible for campers with camper trailers. The toilet facilities are accessible by 4WD, but campers need to park on the beach and walk a short distance to each camp site.
Number of sites: a maximum of 21 sites are available, all marked with totems. Seasonal closures mean that not all sites will be full all year round.
Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping only. Vehicles must be parked on the beach a short distance from the campground. School groups without vehicles are encouraged to use this campground.
Camp site surface: sand.
Facilities: water (treat before drinking), hybrid toilets, cold showers and rubbish bins.
Open fires: prohibited.
Generator use: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: drinking water and containers, water sterilisation tablets, rubbish bags, sunscreen, insect repellent, sealable containers for rubbish, first-aid kit and sand pegs. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online. Bookings can be made no more than six months in advance.
Mobile phone coverage: poor and unreliable. Better reception may be possible near Tangalooma Resort on the island. A QldParks-Wifi hotspot is available at The Wrecks camping area.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.
Conditions report
Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) conditions report Updated 28 Mar 2024
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.