Family Islands National Park Tropical North Queensland

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Coombe Island camping area

Coombe Island camping area is private boat-based camping—only one group is permitted to camp at any one time on the southern side of Coombe Island.

Accessible by

Boat

Camping area facilities

Anchoring allowed
Picnic tables
Tent camping
Walking
Fishing

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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 Family Islands.
Visiting Family Islands safely for important safety information.

Features: private boat-based camping—only one group is permitted to camp at any one time.

Location: on the southern side of Coombe Island.

Access: the camping area can be reached by boat (only).

Number of sites: One site. Maximum of eight people.

Camp sites are suitable for: boat-based camping.

Camp site surface: sand.

Facilities: picnic table.

Open fires: prohibited. Fuel stoves are recommended.

Generators: not allowed.

Essentials to bring: sufficient food and drinking water, fuel stove, cooking utensils and equipment, rubbish bags, tide chart, basic first aid kit, insect repellent, mosquito nets and sunscreen. Read more about before you visit.

Mobile phone coverage: generally available.