Molle Islands National Park

🏝️ Molle Islands National Park (Whitsundays, QLD)

🌿 Campground Summary

• Paddle Bay (South Molle Island) – Beachside group campground with picnic tables and toilet

• Sandy Bay (South Molle Island) – Long beach camping area with toilet and picnic table; suitable for walk-in and groups

• Cockatoo Beach (North Molle Island) – Forest-edge group site with picnic shelter and toilet

• Other Permitted Sites: Remote, unserviced camping permitted at Long, Tancred, Planton, and Denman Islands (no facilities)

⛺ Paddle Bay (South Molle Island)

📍 Description & Location

Set in a grassy clearing edged by rainforest, Paddle Bay offers a peaceful beachfront camping area on the sheltered side of South Molle Island. It features views across to Daydream Island and access to island hiking and cycling trails.

🚿 Facilities and Amenities

• Pit toilet

• Picnic tables

• Some tree shade

🚗 Vehicle Access

• Boat-only access; landings best at mid-to-high tide

• Walk-in from beach landing; no jetty

📝 Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Fees apply

• Booking: Essential

• Authority: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

• Site Type: Informal island campground

• Maximum stay: Not stated

• Pet Policy: No pets allowed

• Self-containment: Must be fully self-contained

• Access Notes: Weather and tides may affect access

⛺ Sandy Bay (South Molle Island)

📍 Description & Location

Sandy Bay is a scenic stretch of coral sand on South Molle’s southern coast. It offers informal group camping in a long beachfront setting.

🚿 Facilities and Amenities

• Pit toilet

• Picnic table

• No marked sites

🚗 Vehicle Access

• Boat-only access

• Landing requires beach approach; no dock

📝 Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Fees apply

• Booking: Essential

• Site Type: Group tent camping

• Maximum occupancy: 36 people

• Pet Policy: No pets allowed

• Self-containment: Required

• Generators and fires prohibited

⛺ Cockatoo Beach (North Molle Island)

📍 Description & Location

Located on North Molle Island’s southern shore, this open forest-fringed campground overlooks nearby islands and marine channels.

🚿 Facilities and Amenities

• Pit toilet

• Picnic tables and picnic shelter

• No defined bays

🚗 Vehicle Access

• Boat access only

• Walk-in from open beach area

📝 Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Fees apply

• Booking: Essential

• Site Type: Tent-only camping; suitable for groups

• Pet Policy: No pets allowed

• Self-containment: Required

• Fires and generators not permitted

📝 Final Note

Molle Islands National Park offers low-impact camping for adventurous boat-access travellers across several scenic locations. Sites are basic and remote but reward visitors with stunning views, reef access, and hiking opportunities. Advance booking, full self-sufficiency, and solid weather planning are essential.