Newry Islands National Park | Mackay Isaac

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

Always check

Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
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Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
Your camping permit is booked – book online.
Any park-specific camping information for Newry Islands.
Visiting Newry Islands safely for important safety information.

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.