Pioneer Bay camping area
Pioneer Bay camping area is remote, island bush camping and can be reached by boat only.
Accessible by
- Boat
- Canoe or kayak
Camping area facilities
- Mooring points
- Picnic tables
- Tent camping
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
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 Orpheus Island.
- Visiting Orpheus Island safely for important safety information.
Camping area features: remote, island bush camping.
Location: on the western side of the island, between Cattle Bay and the Orpheus Island Resort.
Access: the camping area can be reached by boat only. There is a ‘no anchoring‘ area offshore from the camping area but public moorings are available and anchoring in sand adjacent to the beach is permitted.
Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 12 people.
Campsites are suitable for: tent camping.
Campsite surface: sand and grass.
Facilities: picnic table.
Open fires: prohibited. Fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: not allowed.
Essentials to bring: drinking water, rubbish bags and insect repellent. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: generally available.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Orpheus Island safely and camp with care.