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Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves. It forms a natural breakwater at the entrance to Tin Can Inlet and Great Sandy Strait. Inskip is a gateway to World Heritage-listed K'gari (Fraser Island). Beach she oaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas ringed by open ocean beaches and sheltered estuary shores. All are within 15 minutes drive of Rainbow Beach.
Location
About 250km north of Brisbane and 9km north of the town of Rainbow Beach.
Welcome
Traditional Owners have a long and ongoing relationship with the area. In order to acknowledge the important connection with Aboriginal people, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) urges visitors to treat the country through which they walk with respect and care.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
- 4WD
Park facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Information shelter
- Toilets
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Caravan camping
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Walking
- Dogs permitted (on leash)
- Nesting birds
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![Image of Pelican Bay camping area.]()
Pelican Bay camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
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![Image of Dorrigo South camping area.]()
Dorrigo South camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
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![Image of S.S. Dorrigo camping area.]()
S.S. Dorrigo camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
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![Image of M.V. Natone camping area.]()
M.V. Natone camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
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![Image of M.V. Beagle camping area.]()
M.V. Beagle camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
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![Image of Sarawak West camping area.]()
Sarawak West camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
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![White beaches and clean ocean air are refreshing for horses and riders alike.]()
White beaches and clean ocean air are refreshing for horses and riders alike.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Sit at the end of the Birdwatchers track and look out over the calm waters of Pelican Bay.]()
Sit at the end of the Birdwatchers track and look out over the calm waters of Pelican Bay.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Long walks and drives are popular along Inskip's beaches.]()
Long walks and drives are popular along Inskip's beaches.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Sheltered estuary shores are safe homes for many well-known seabirds.]()
Sheltered estuary shores are safe homes for many well-known seabirds.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Recreational fishing is a popular pastime at Inskip Point.]()
Recreational fishing is a popular pastime at Inskip Point.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Barge services carry 4WDs between Inskip Point and Fraser Island.]()
Barge services carry 4WDs between Inskip Point and Fraser Island.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Beach sheoaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas on Inskip Peninsula.]()
Beach sheoaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas on Inskip Peninsula.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Camping is popular all year round at Inskip.]()
Camping is popular all year round at Inskip.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves.]()
Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Walk your dog on a leash and help protect our wonderful wildlife.]()
Walk your dog on a leash and help protect our wonderful wildlife.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Beachfront sites at MV Natone camping area.]()
Beachfront sites at MV Natone camping area.
Photo credit: Rene Burgess © Queensland Government
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![Take in the views towards Fraser Island from Inskip Peninsula.]()
Take in the views towards Fraser Island from Inskip Peninsula.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
Inskip Peninsula coastline movement
Inskip Peninsula is susceptible to retrogressive breach flow slide, commonly called a nearshore landslide. This is where a large body of sand moves quickly, forming a scarp (small cliff) that moves rapidly inshore as the sand debris moves out to sea. To ensure the safety of campers and visitors at Inskip, a buffer zone along the coastline is in place with no camping or vehicles permitted in this zone. The section of beach remains open to pedestrians and day activities. See below links for more details.
- Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area – geotechnical summary report (see availability)
- Risks associated with nearshore instability, Inskip Point, Queensland
- Risks associated with nearshore instability, Inskip Point, Queensland (text only)
- Risks associated with nearshore instability, Inskip Point, Queensland – Drawing set
- Survey report: Combined high resolution multibeam and vessel mounted & terrestrial laser survey of Inskip Point
- Inskip Peninsula campsite M.V Natone Temporarily CLOSED due to Severe Weather Damage 3 March to 15 October 2025
- Restricted camping availability - Sarawak West Camping Area 24 October 2024 to 27 July 2025
- Planned site rehabilitation and maintenance closures 3 February to 6 June 2025
- Nearshore landslide Inskip Peninsula 12 July 2024 to 9 January 2026
- Portable toilets are mandatory for Pelican Bay and Dorrigo South camping areas 27 March 2024 to 30 June 2025
- Poison canisters washing up on Southeast Queensland beaches 4 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
- Drive with care during marine turtle nesting season 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025
- Beware marine stingers (jellyfish)
Conditions report
Inskip conditions report Updated 17 Mar 2025
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.