Sea Kayaking camping area
Sea kayaking camping areas provide beach access at various locations on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island along the coast between George Point and Ramsay Bay.
Accessible by
- Canoe or kayak
Camping area facilities
- Tent camping
- Canoeing and kayaking
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 Hinchinbrook Island.
- Visiting Hinchinbrook Island safely for important safety information.
Camping area features: camping areas with beach access at various locations.
Location: eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island along the coast between George Point and Ramsay Bay.
Access: the camping area is accessible by sea kayak.
Number of sites: there are nine camping areas that are open without separately defined sites. Up to 12 people are permitted at each camping area with a maximum of six people per group. Sea kayakers are not required to specify the number of nights at each camping area. Camping outside of the designated areas is not permitted.
| Camping area | Maximum nights |
|---|---|
| Sunset Beach camping area | 2 nights |
| Banshee Bay camping area | 2 nights |
| Blacksand Beach camping area | 1 night |
| Banksia Bay camping area | 2 nights |
| Agnes Beach camping area | 2 nights (between April and September) |
| North Zoe Bay camping area | 2 nights |
| Sunken Reef Bay camping area | 2 nights |
| Mulligan Bay camping area | 2 nights |
| George Point camping area | 2 nights |
Camp sites are suitable for: sea kayak-based camping.
Camp site surface: sand, dirt and grass.
Facilities: almost all sites have no facilities. Some have toilets and picnic tables.
Open fires: prohibited.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent and fuel stove. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: generally poor reception.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options. Advance bookings are recommended for holiday periods.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Hinchinbrook Island safely and camp with care.
- Planned burn for Hinchinbrook, Goold and Orpheus Island National Parks 15–18 September 2026
- Thorsborne Trail 2027 permit release 9 September to 31 December 2026
- Thorsborne Trail camping area enhancement works 23 September to 1 October 2026
- Challenging seasonal hiking conditions 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027
- George Point toilet and sign removed due to erosion 17 September 2024 to 30 June 2027