Sandy Bay, South Molle Island
Sandy Bay, South Molle Island camping area features a good open camping area with a long sandy beach, providing an excellent opportunity for beachcombing. Great for keen bushwalkers, the bay is well connected to the rest of the island by walking tracks.
Accessible by
- Boat
- Canoe or kayak
Camping area facilities
- Anchoring allowed
- Mooring points
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Tent camping
- Short walk to tent
- Walking
- Mountain biking
- Snorkelling and diving
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Fishing
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 Molle Islands.
- Visiting Molle Islands safely for important safety information.
Sandy Bay, South Molle Island.
Photo credit: Jae Milowski, Queensland Government
Camping area features: good open camping area with a long sandy beach, providing an excellent opportunity for beachcombing. Great for keen bushwalkers, the bay is well connected to the rest of the island by walking tracks.
Location: west side of South Molle Island, approximately 5km east-north-east of Shute Harbour.
Access: the camping area can be reached by boat (only) at mid to high tides.
Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 36 people.
Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping; large groups.
Camp site surface: rubble.
Facilities: toilet, picnic tables and shelter.
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.
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 Molle Islands safely and camp with care.
- South Molle Island jetty closed due to cyclone damage 30 January to 31 December 2026