SPECIAL POI: Henning Island Northern Spit

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Picnic tables Bush toilets Camping (fees) 
Walk,Remote camping,Other
snorkel , fishing
Latitude:
-20.311900000000
Longitude:
148.924770000000
Description

Access: The camping area can be reached by boat (only) at all tides.  Exposed to all prevailing winds.
Camping area features: Pleasant sandy beach backed by closed forest canopy. The camping area is set among native grasses and casuarinas overlooking Whitsunday and Hamilton islands.
Location: Northern side of Henning Island, approximately 15km east-south-east of Shute Harbour.
Number of sites: Open area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 18 people.
Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping.
Camp site surface: Sand and dirt.
Facilities: Composting toilets, 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 onlineover-the-counter or by phone. Advance bookings recommended for holiday periods.

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