Molle Islands National Park Whitsundays

Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Sandy Bay, Long Island

Sandy Bay, Long Island camping area features a small secluded beach lined with mangroves and backed by rainforest. Walking track depart the campsite allowing you to explore Long Island.

Accessible by

Boat
Canoe or kayak

Camping area facilities

Anchoring allowed
Toilets (non-flush)
Tent camping
Short walk to tent
Walking
Canoeing and kayaking
Boating
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 Molle Islands.
Visiting Molle Islands safely for important safety information.

Sandy Bay, Long Island.

Photo credit: Jae Milowski, Queensland Government

Camping area features: a small secluded beach lined with mangroves and backed by rainforest. Walking track depart the campsite allowing you to explore Long Island.

Location: approximately 6km east-north-east of Shute Harbour.

Access: the camping area can be reached by shallow draft boat only at mid to high tides.

Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 6 people.

Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping.

Camp site surface: sand.

Facilities: toilet.

Open fires: prohibited.

Generators: not permitted.

Essentials to bring: drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent. Read more about before you visit.

Mobile phone coverage: limited.