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Stephens Island camping area
A sandy bush camp on the western side of Stephens Island.
Accessible by
- Boat
- Canoe or kayak
Camping area facilities
- Anchoring allowed
- Picnic tables
- Tent camping
- Short walk to tent
- Walking
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If you are making your first booking since 1 July 2024, a new customer account will be created automatically as part of your next booking. Please note your previous login credentials will no longer be valid.
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Always check
- Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
- Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
- Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
- Your camping permit is booked.
- Any park-specific camping information for
Barnard Islands.
- Visiting Barnard Islands safely for important safety information.
Camping area features: sandy bush camp.
Location: on the western side of Stephens Island.
Access: private boat or sea kayak from Mourilyan Harbour or Kurrimine Beach. Several commercial operators also provide access to the Barnard Islands. See tourism information links.
To protect nesting seabirds, access to Stephens Island is restricted to the sand spit and camping area on the western side of the island from 1 September to 31 March.
Number of sites: two sites (separate but not numbered).
Camp sites are suitable for: small tents. Each campsite holds six people. A maximum of 12 campers are allowed on the island at any one time.
Camp site surface: sand.
Facilities: picnic tables and seats. At each site poles are provided for erecting tarpaulins.
Open fires: not allowed. Fuel stoves only.
Generators: prohibited.
Essentials to bring: tarpaulin, drinking water, rubbish bags, fuel stove, comprehensive first-aid kit, insect repellent and sun protection equipment. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: not available.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Bookings are essential and are required well in advance for holiday periods.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Barnard Islands safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.