Newry Islands National Park Mackay

Outer Newry Island

Outer Newry Island camping area features a walking track that leads from the rocky beach to this secluded site overlooking the passage between Outer Newry and Newry islands.

Accessible by

  • Boat
  • Canoe or kayak

Camping area facilities

  • Anchoring allowed
  • Tent camping
  • Short walk to tent
  • Snorkelling and diving
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Fishing

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View from Outer Newry Island camp site.

View from Outer Newry Island camp site.

Photo credit: Queensland Government

Camping area features: a walking track leads from the rocky beach to this secluded site overlooking the passage between Outer Newry and Newry islands.

Location: outer Newry Island’s western side, above the beach.

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

Number of sites: a maximum of 6 people are permitted to camp here at any one time.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping, small groups only.

Camp site surface: grass.

Facilities: pit toilets, picnic table.

Open fires: prohibited.

Generators: not allowed.

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

Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Mobile phone coverage: unreliable, satellite phones or marine radios recommended.

Visiting safely

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

  • There are currently no park alerts for this park.