Access: The camping area can be reached by boat (only) during mid to high tide by shallow craft only. Sheltered from northerlies and light SE winds.
Camping area features: A sandy beach backed with rainforest and a small seasonal creek.
Location: Macona Inlet, Hook Island; approximately 17km north-east of Airlie Beach.
Number of sites: Open area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 12 people.
Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping.
Camp site surface: Sand and dirt.
Facilities: Composting toilet, picnic tables.
Open fires: Prohibited. Open fires and ash-producing stoves are not permitted on national park islands or intertidal lands adjacent to national park islands. Use gas or fuel stoves for cooking.
Generators: Not permitted.
Mobile phone coverage: Available.
Our precious Great Barrier Reef World Heritage islands are among the most pest-free islands in the world. They need your help to stay this way. Please Be pest-free! (PDF, 574K) before your visit.
Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.
Essentials to bring: Drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: Book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings recommended for holiday periods.
