Family Group of Islands
Less than 4km offshore, Dunk and the Family Group of islands make up Mission Beach’s aquatic playground.
The Family Group of islands include Dunk, Bedarra, Timana, Wheeler, Coombe, Smith, Bowden and Hudson Islands. Dunk Island is situated 4 kilometres off the mainland coast from Mission Beach and is within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage site. Mission Beach, the gateway to the Family Island Group, provides access to the islands by water taxi, charter or private boat.
Camping is currently closed on the rainforest clad Dunk, Wheeler and Coombe islands. Transfers can be arranged to visit the island and walk the two popular walking tracks through the Mission Beach Dunk Island Water Taxi, Mission Beach Charters or you can skipper your own boat from Mission Beach Boat Hire.
Enjoy Dunk Island as nature intended with Coral Sea Kayaking. An easy and relaxing way to explore Dunk Island, away from the noise and bustle of motors, simply glide along the surface of the water and enjoy the views of the colourful corals and watch the turtles and rays swim past.
Dunk Island, a beautiful rainforest island with a stunning tropical environment is 6kms long and 2kms wide covering an area of about 1000 hectares. The tropical verge of Dunk Island is wonderful for cool rainforest walks of which there are many, and a climb to the summit at Mount Kootaloo, the highest point on the island, will reward you with stunning views. Three quarters of the island is national park and the shoreline and surrounding waters are a designated marine park. Dunk Island is known for its tropical rainforest, sandy beaches, rocky shoreline and hilly terrain. The island is home to more than 90 bird species, mammals, reptiles and the stunning electric blue Ulysses butterfly, which is the island’s symbol.
Due to damage caused by Cyclone Yasi in February 2011 - DUNK ISLAND RESORT IS CLOSED - TWO WALKING TRACKS ARE NOW OPEN.
Latest Cassowary Coast Council Media release - Sept 2011
Two popular walking tracks have reopened on Dunk Island, off Mission Beach.
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council has been working with the Department of Environment and Resource Management, Hideaway Resorts and the Queensland Reconstruction Authority to try and open public areas on Dunk Island as quickly as possible.
The walking track to Mt Kootaloo and the track to Muggy Muggy Beach are now officially open. The Mt Kootaloo track was used by runners in September’s OnaMission Multisport Adventure Race.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Tourism Coordinator Sheila Lawler said Dunk Island was extremely important to the tourism industry and to businesses in the Mission Beach region. It was also important for local recreation purposes.
All other national park areas on Dunk Island remain closed. The rest of the Island Circuit Walking Track has been more extensively damaged and is expected to remain closed for some time. There is no camping on Dunk Island at this stage.
Visitors to Dunk Island are advised to consider the following:
Work is continuing to source funding for the repair or replacement of the public access facilities including the amenities in the Spit area.
Council thanks the Dunk Island Resort staff, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service employees, the Girringun work team and others who have worked hard to clear fallen trees and other cyclone debris so there can be partial access to the island.
Please call the Mission Beach Visitor Information Centre on 07 4068 7099 for further information or call in to the centre when you arrive. We are in Porter Promenade in the Mission Beach Village.
Camping is currently closed on the rainforest clad Dunk, Wheeler and Coombe islands. Transfers can be arranged to visit the island and walk the two popular walking tracks through the Mission Beach Dunk Island Water Taxi, Mission Beach Charters or you can skipper your own boat from Mission Beach Boat Hire.
Enjoy Dunk Island as nature intended with Coral Sea Kayaking. An easy and relaxing way to explore Dunk Island, away from the noise and bustle of motors, simply glide along the surface of the water and enjoy the views of the colourful corals and watch the turtles and rays swim past.
Dunk Island, a beautiful rainforest island with a stunning tropical environment is 6kms long and 2kms wide covering an area of about 1000 hectares. The tropical verge of Dunk Island is wonderful for cool rainforest walks of which there are many, and a climb to the summit at Mount Kootaloo, the highest point on the island, will reward you with stunning views. Three quarters of the island is national park and the shoreline and surrounding waters are a designated marine park. Dunk Island is known for its tropical rainforest, sandy beaches, rocky shoreline and hilly terrain. The island is home to more than 90 bird species, mammals, reptiles and the stunning electric blue Ulysses butterfly, which is the island’s symbol.
Due to damage caused by Cyclone Yasi in February 2011 - DUNK ISLAND RESORT IS CLOSED - TWO WALKING TRACKS ARE NOW OPEN.
Latest Cassowary Coast Council Media release - Sept 2011
Walking tracks lead the way on Dunk Island
Two popular walking tracks have reopened on Dunk Island, off Mission Beach.
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council has been working with the Department of Environment and Resource Management, Hideaway Resorts and the Queensland Reconstruction Authority to try and open public areas on Dunk Island as quickly as possible.
The walking track to Mt Kootaloo and the track to Muggy Muggy Beach are now officially open. The Mt Kootaloo track was used by runners in September’s OnaMission Multisport Adventure Race.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Tourism Coordinator Sheila Lawler said Dunk Island was extremely important to the tourism industry and to businesses in the Mission Beach region. It was also important for local recreation purposes.
All other national park areas on Dunk Island remain closed. The rest of the Island Circuit Walking Track has been more extensively damaged and is expected to remain closed for some time. There is no camping on Dunk Island at this stage.
Visitors to Dunk Island are advised to consider the following:
- There are no toilet facilities or eateries
- The Dunk Island Resort area is closed to all public access
- The camp ground is closed
- Compliance with all directional and warning signage is required
- Take drinking water and a mobile phone (Vodaphone has no reception)
- Let someone know where you will be going and your expected return time
Work is continuing to source funding for the repair or replacement of the public access facilities including the amenities in the Spit area.
Council thanks the Dunk Island Resort staff, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service employees, the Girringun work team and others who have worked hard to clear fallen trees and other cyclone debris so there can be partial access to the island.
Please call the Mission Beach Visitor Information Centre on 07 4068 7099 for further information or call in to the centre when you arrive. We are in Porter Promenade in the Mission Beach Village.
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