Wild Cattle Island National Park Gladstone

Wild Cattle Beach at Wild Cattle Island National Park. Photo credit: Larry Brushe

Wild Cattle Island remote bush camp

Wild Cattle Island bush camping is located in a quiet vine forest near Wild Cattle beach and fishing opportunities.

Accessible by

  • Boat

Camping area facilities

  • Tent camping
  • Boating
  • Fishing

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Camping area features: quiet vine forest near Wild Cattle beach and fishing opportunities.

Location: camping is only permitted in the area south of the East West Track and north of the navigation tower clearing.

Access: the camping area can be reached on foot and by boat only. Vehicles are not permitted on Wild Cattle Island National Park.

Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites. A maximum of 15 people can camp on the island at any one time.

Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping.

Camp site surface: sand/dirt.

Facilities: none.

Open fires: prohibited. Use a fuel stove.

Generator use: not allowed.

Essentials to bring: all food and drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent, sun protection, first aid, reliable torch. Read more about things to know before you go.

Mobile phone coverage: unreliable—marine radios and satellite phones are recommended.

Bookings

Book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Wild Cattle Island safely and camp with care.

  • There are currently no park alerts for this park.