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Camping in Lizard Island
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Camping area, Watsons Bay.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
Camp at Watsons Bay on Lizard Island. Camping is not permitted on any of the other islands in Lizard Island National Park.
Camping permits are required and fees apply. A tag with your booking number must be displayed at your campsite.
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Park-specific conditions
Campers must be self-sufficient in food, water, shelter and first-aid equipment. No supplies are available on the island but visitors are welcome at the Marlin Bar (although it is not open every day). Campers should take care not to feed the wildlife and ensure that all food and rubbish scraps are secured.
The gas barbecue provided in the camping area has a hotplate but does not have an open flame burner. It is necessary to bring pots or pans to cook on. The maximum stay on Lizard Island is 10 nights.
Bore water can be obtained from the hand-pump located 250m from the camping area. This hand pump may be unreliable at times. If it fails, water can be collected from a tap outside the Marlin Bar (approximately 40 minutes walk from the camping area). Bring water containers suitable for carrying water this distance and treat all water before drinking.
Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.
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Watsons Bay camping area is just behind the beach in scenic Watsons Bay. Some shade is offered by beachfront vegetation.
- Tent camping
- No caravan camping
- No camper trailer camping
- No campfires
- Toilets
- No showers
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- Picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.