Planning camping on Moreton Island
Camping on Moreton Island requires a permit booked before you arrive. Arrange the booking before travel rather than at the campsite, and display the booking number at your tent or camping setup. Choose the location and transport together: a walk-in tent site calls for a different packing plan from a site reached with a suitable four-wheel-drive vehicle. The arrival guide explains the mainland terminals before you choose a crossing.
The island has five campgrounds and five camping zones. Camp only on marked sites behind the foredunes, rather than on the beach. From 1 July 2026, the published local rate is AUD 7.75 per person per night. Keep the permit confirmation with your trip documents and display the tent tag weather-protected at your setup; the local booking service sends that tag five days before arrival.
Sites, zones and coastal locations
The campgrounds are Ben-Ewa, Blue Lagoon, Comboyuro Point, North Point and The Wrecks. The additional zones are North-west, North-east, South-west, South-east and Yellow Patch. These are geographic choices with different access and facilities, so locate your booked area on the park map rather than choosing only by its name. Moreton Island camping arrangements should fit how much equipment you can carry and how you will reach the site.
The Wrecks is walk-in tent camping without vehicle parking, camper trailers, caravans or rooftop tents. Blue Lagoon lies on the east side between Middle Road and Cape Moreton and permits tents and camper trailers with parking at the site. Comboyuro Point is on the west side within walking distance of Bulwer and accommodates tents, walk-in camping and camper trailers. Compare island locations if you are still deciding which coast fits your trip.
Guided camping trip
This two-day convoy includes campsite booking, park access and camping equipment.
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A guided camping trip with equipment
The two-day adventure combines return ferry tickets, vehicles, tents, meals and drinking water with guided convoy coordination and snorkelling.
An organised two-day camping alternative
The guided camping adventure includes return ferry tickets, four-wheel-drive vehicles, campsite booking, park access and guided convoy coordination. Tents, sleeping bags, shared camping equipment, meals, drinking water and cooking equipment are supplied. Snorkelling and shared camp activities are part of the programme. This format suits visitors who want an overnight island trip with the main camp logistics arranged.
You organise travel to the meeting point at 14 Howard Smith Drive, Port of Brisbane, and your onward mainland travel after returning. Bring your own clothing, swimwear, towel, toiletries and personal medication. Personal insurance, extra snacks, speciality drinks and shop purchases sit outside the included camp arrangements. The programme’s shared format is a practical distinction from organising an independent camping permit and your own vehicle.
Water, washing and waste
Treat water collected on the island before drinking it. Toilets and cold showers are listed at The Wrecks, Blue Lagoon and Comboyuro Point, but a tap does not make untreated water ready to drink. Pack your drinking-water supply or treatment system as deliberately as your sleeping equipment. Think through cooking, washing and drinking needs before you leave the mainland.
Portable-toilet disposal points are at Ben-Ewa and Comboyuro Point; do not empty portable toilets into park toilets. Rubbish bins are listed at The Wrecks and Comboyuro Point. Match your waste plan to the facilities at the booked location and carry equipment that lets you leave the site clean. These details matter particularly when your transport and camp are some distance apart.
Fire rules, equipment and communications
Do not collect firewood. Bring suitable wood if you intend to use a permitted existing fire ring, and only light a fire when no fire ban applies. North Point and The Wrecks remain fire-free. Generators are prohibited at The Wrecks, Blue Lagoon and Comboyuro Point. Plan cooking and lighting so that your stay works within the restrictions at the chosen location.
Mobile reception is described as poor or absent at The Wrecks and Blue Lagoon and poor or unreliable at Comboyuro Point. Save booking details and maps before travelling. Drones are prohibited in camping areas and must stay packed safely in your vehicle or boat there. If bringing a vehicle, arrange the separate access permit and read the sand-driving and park rules alongside your campsite booking.
Frequently asked questions
Can I camp directly on the beach?
Use the marked camping areas behind the foredunes. Book the permit before arrival and display your booking number at camp.
Is campsite water drinking water?
Treat water collected on the island before drinking it. Bring a suitable supply or treatment arrangement for your stay.
Can I have a campfire?
Only use approved existing fire rings when no fire ban applies. Bring suitable wood rather than collecting it. North Point and The Wrecks are fire-free.