Lindeman Islands National Park

🏝️ Lindeman Islands National Park (QLD)

🗺️ Summary of Camping Sites

• Boat Port (Lindeman Island) – Tent-only, remote beach site, boat access only, bookings essential

• Neck Bay (Shaw Island) – Tent-only, no facilities, boat or kayak access, bookings essential

⛺ Boat Port Camping Area (Lindeman Island)

📍 Description & Location

Boat Port is the primary camping site on Lindeman Island, set on the island’s north-western side within Lindeman Islands National Park. Surrounded by lush rainforest and white sandy beaches, it’s a quiet, secluded spot ideal for snorkelling, hiking, and island solitude. Accessible only by private boat or charter, and suited to experienced, self-sufficient campers.

🚿 Facilities and Amenities

• Non-flush toilet

• Picnic table

• Sand-based tent sites

• No water, power, or waste services

• No fires or generators permitted

🚗 Vehicle Access

• Boat access only from Shute Harbour or Airlie Beach

• Suitable for beach landings at mid to high tide

📝 Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Fees apply – camping permit and booking essential

• Booking: Essential via Queensland National Parks

• Authority: Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service

• Site Type: Remote island beach campground (tent-only)

• Maximum stay: Not stated

• Pet Policy: No pets allowed

• Must be fully self-contained

• No campfires or generators

• Site limit: 12 persons

⛺ Neck Bay Camping Area (Shaw Island)

📍 Description & Location

Neck Bay is a remote, natural sand spit campground located between two smaller islands within the national park. It offers no facilities and suits highly self-sufficient tent campers arriving by private boat or sea kayak. The site is popular for those seeking real solitude and marine adventure.

🚿 Facilities and Amenities

• No facilities

• Tent-only site on natural beachfront

• No toilets, water, or shelter

• No fires or generators

🚗 Vehicle Access

• Access by private vessel or kayak

• Tidal landings required

📝 Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Fees apply – booking and camping permit required

• Booking: Essential

• Authority: Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service

• Site Type: Remote sand spit beach campground

• Must be fully self-contained

• No pets allowed

📝 Final Note

Lindeman Islands National Park caters exclusively to remote, marine-based campers. Both sites are boat-only, tent-only, and require full self-sufficiency. For travellers with access to watercraft and the gear to go off-grid, these islands offer secluded tropical wilderness away from the crowds. Not suitable for vehicle-based or unprepared campers.