A Comprehensive Guide About Camping in The Whitsundays!

Thinking about camping? What could be a more beautiful place than Whitsunday?

In the heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, various wonders come together to create one of the most beautiful regions in the world – called Queensland. The place is inhibited with coral reefs, forests, and tropical beaches.

But, one of the premier destinations in Queensland is Whitsunday island that offers stunning islands and some of the best experiences in the world. The islands are section of the Great Barrier Reef, and most are considered as National Parks. With rugged natural beauty, stunning views and an abundance of wildlife, the Whitsundays islands have crystal-clear water.

Well, there’re various means to enjoy Whitsunday. But, to leisurely traverse and explore this wonderland; sampling different islands, coves and beaches, Whitsunday Camping is one of the most popular ways. Camping during Whitsundays tours is the perfect place to give yourself a chance to stay away from the city crowds. Waking up on Whitehaven Beach provides a chance to get closer to nature.

So, what else can you do during camping on Whitsunday? To determine, let’s have a look at the following.

Table of Content

• Things to Consider While camping in Whitsundays
  • Get A Whitsunday Island Permits
  • Considerations Regarding Basic Camping
  • Best Time to Visit Whitsunday
  • Places for Camping In the Whitsundays
• Wrapping Up!

Things to Consider While camping in Whitsundays

Whitsunday camping offers an amazing experience as it brings you closer to nature. Every single place on Whitsunday is covered with natural beauty, which is available everywhere on Whitsunday. Basically, there are three options for camping on this island – become a part of a camping tour, bring your own gear and make your own arrangements or bring your own boat to get there.

Get A Whitsunday Island Permits

Indeed, every single place of Whitsunday offers an amazing and secluded camping destination with eco-friendly services to both independent and commercial campers. If you’re interested in seeking a range of different adventures including remote experience, sail camping safaris and sea kayaking tours, national park campsites are a viable option for you. Once you determine the campsite in your mind and organised transport, it becomes easy to purchase a permit. Permits are easily available on the Internet, www.qld.gov.au

Once you’ve booked and paid for your permit, you’ll receive a booking number and a camping tent tag. If you’ve booked before landing, just contact Whitsunday Information Centre when you reach, pick up your tag, write your booking number on it and head out to your favourite campsite.

Considerations Regarding Basic Camping

There’re following things you need to take into consideration before heading out to camping:

• Campers should be self-sufficient despite the amenities available at each campsite.
• Freshwater is an essential item. Always carry it with yourself.
• Take enough food for your intended stay plus meals for extra days in case you’re stranded due to weather.
• Take with you a basic first aid kit including vinegar for stinger treatment, insect repellent, sunscreen, hat, sturdy footwear, etc.
• Use beach access walkways and camp only at selected campsites.
• Always follow the walking tracks. Do not build new trails by taking shortcuts
• Do not light fires on national parks or beaches. In place of this, you can use lanterns gas or fuel stoves.
• Soaps and detergents harm marine life. Avoid washing clothes hear the foreshore area scattering wash water when finished.
• Do not feed native animals. Human food will harm them.

Best Time to Visit Whitsunday

You can enjoy the weather of Whitsunday all year round as the place remains tropical during hot summers, warm in dry winters and pleasant during spring and autumn. Well, September has the best conditions with consistently sunny days and low humidity.

From October to May is known as stinger season when the waters may contain the infamous box jellyfish and Irukandji both of which can deliver potentially deadly stings. During this period swimmers should wear a stinger suit. Therefore, it’s best to go camping when it is not the wet season. During this time, the humid days, rain, and jellyfish take over the tropical north of Queensland.

Places for Camping In the Whitsundays

We recommend camping in the following places that are listed below. If you don’t have your own boat to get to the islands, you can hire from Whitsunday to rent a yacht.

• Dugong Beach
• Joe’s Beach
• Whitehaven Beach

Furthermore, Hook Island has four campsites, whereas Henning Island has one campsite. Whitehaven beach is one of the popular campsites. This is a very attractive location for camping, so book in advance during holidays and school breaks.

Wrapping Up!

The budget should not be a reason to narrow your entrance for the enjoyment in the Whitsundays islands. Camping provides an authentic experience as compared to other tours. But before heading out for camping, you need to consider the above-mentioned tips. Whether you’re pro or beginner for camping, always remember that prior planning is necessary for your camping trip.