
Newry Islands National Park
Mount Ossa QLD
Category:
National park
Whitsundays Mackay QLD
Area
QLD: GREATER WHITSUNDAYS
GPS:
-20.9028597, 148.9955708
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
Ball Bay
Cameron’s Pocket Swimming Hole
🏝️ Newry Islands National Park (QLD)
🌿 Campground Summary
Newry Island (old resort site) – Large open beachfront campground; pit toilets, picnic shelter; boat-access only; group-friendly
Outer Newry Island – Small, secluded campsite overlooking marine passage; pit toilet, picnic table; boat-access only; for small groups (max 6)
Tug’s Point (Rabbit Island) – Remote beach site; minimal facilities (likely pit toilet); boat-access only
⛺ Newry Island Campsite
Access: Boat only, landings via beach
Facilities: Pit toilets, picnic tables, shelter shed
Stay Info:
Fees & permit apply – Booking essential
Tent-only; open, unseparated sites
Max 36 people
No fires; generators prohibited
Must be fully self-contained
Notable: Follows a heritage circuit past resort ruins and rainforest trails; excellent views across to Rabbit Island; local stinger and croc warnings apply
⛺ Outer Newry Island Campsite
Access: Boat only
Facilities: Pit toilet, picnic table
Stay Info:
Fees & permit apply – Booking essential
Tent-only; small group site
Max 6 people
No fires; generators prohibited
Must be self-contained
Notable: Overlooks passage between islands; small walking track to vantage point; highly secluded
⛺ Tug’s Point (Rabbit Island)
Access: Boat only
Facilities: Minimal (likely pit toilet)
Stay Info:
Fees & permit apply – Booking essential
Tent-only; small-group oriented
Must be fully self-contained
Notable: Rocky headland setting with scenic outlooks; ideal for solitude and wildlife observation
📝 Final Note
Newry Islands National Park offers remote, low-impact island camping accessible only by boat. Three main sites provide basic amenities and varying group capacities—ideal for those seeking heritage walks, marine wilderness, and inter-island exploration. All require prior bookings and full self-containment.




