Bona Bay, Gloucester Island
Bona Bay camping area on Gloucester Island features a pleasant outlook and long sandy beach, the campground is large and shaded with ample opportunity to find secluded camping.
Accessible by
- Boat
Camping area facilities
- Tent camping
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
Gloucester Islands.
- Visiting Gloucester Islands safely for important safety information.
Campground features: With a pleasant outlook and long sandy beach, the campground is large and shaded with ample opportunity to find secluded camping.
Location: Bona Bay is on the south-west side of Gloucester Island, approximately 20 km east of Bowen.
Access: The campground can be reached by boat (only). It has a good sandy beach and anchorage, and is accessible at all tides.
Number of sites: Open area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 36 people.
Campsites are suitable for: walk-in camping; large groups.
Campsite surface: Sand and rubble.
Facilities: Composting toilets, picnic tables, sheltered picnic tables.
Open fires: Prohibited.
Generators: Not permitted.
Essentials to bring: Drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent, fuel stove. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options. Advance bookings recommended for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: Not available.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Gloucester Islands safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.