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Family Group of Islands

Less than 4km offshore, Dunk and the Family Group of islands make up Mission Beach’s aquatic playground.

Family Island Group

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.

Island Camping

Camping is available on the rainforest clad Dunk and Coombe islands and Wheeler Island. Island 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 B each Boat Hire.

Dunk Island

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.

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Dunk Island Camping

Dunk Island Camping booking phone contact is 0417 873 390

Features of the Dunk Island Camp Ground:

9 sites
8 private sites with table & chairs for singles, couples or a family
9th site is large and can take up to 20 people
$5.45 per night per adult or $21.80 for a family
Family group is 2 adults and 6 children under 18 years
Adults – over 18 years
There are hot showers, 2 gas BBQ’s, Drinking Water but no other supplies
No emergency contact – call 000

There are many options for getting to Dunk Island including water taxis, island charters, hire boats and more.

Dunk Island Walking Tracks

Bookings for camping on Wheeler and Coombe Islands can be made on the Queensland Parks & Wildlife Services website.

Visitors can contact the Mission Beach Visitor Information Centre on ph 07 4068 7099 to arrange a return day trip.

Due to damage caused by Cyclone Yasi in February 2011 - DUNK ISLAND RESORT IS CLOSED.

Visitors to Dunk Island are advised to consider the following:

There are no eateries
The Dunk Island Resort area is closed to all public access
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

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.