Shields Island
Camping on Shields Island is located near Hexham Island, 35 kilometres north-east of Stanage Bay and can be reached by boat only.
Accessible by
- Boat
Camping area facilities
- 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 – book online.
- Any park-specific camping information for Broad Sound Islands.
- Visiting Broad Sound Islands safely for important safety information.
Location: near Hexham Island, 35 kilometres north-east of Stanage Bay.
Access: the campground can be reached by boat only.
Number of sites: 1.
Campsites are suitable for: tent camping only.
Campsite surface: beach
Facilities: none
Open fires: prohibited. Gas and fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: all food and drinking water, sturdy rubbish bags, insect repellent, sun protection, first aid, reliable torch. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: unreliable—marine radios and satellite phones are recommended.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Fees apply. Advance bookings only.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Broad Sound Islands safely and camp with care.
- Collins Island impacted by planned burn 18 April to 16 December 2026