Newry Islands National Park

🏝️ 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.