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
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (non-flush)
- 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.
Mobile phone coverage: Not available.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options. Advance bookings are recommended for holiday periods.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Gloucester Islands safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.