Newry Islands National Park Mackay

Outer Newry Island

Outer Newry Island camping area features a walking track that leads from the rocky beach to this secluded site overlooking the passage between Outer Newry and Newry islands.

Accessible by

Boat
Canoe or kayak

Camping area facilities

Anchoring allowed
Tent camping
Short walk to tent
Snorkelling and diving
Canoeing and kayaking
Boating
Swimming
Fishing

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View from Outer Newry Island camp site.

Photo credit: Queensland Government

Camping area features: a walking track leads from the rocky beach to this secluded site overlooking the passage between Outer Newry and Newry islands.

Location: outer Newry Island’s western side, above the beach.

Access: the camping area can be reached by private boat only.

Number of sites: a maximum of 6 people are permitted to camp here at any one time.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping, small groups only.

Camp site surface: grass.

Facilities: pit toilets, picnic table.

Open fires: prohibited.

Generators: not allowed.

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

Mobile phone coverage: unreliable, satellite phones or marine radios recommended.