Camp Island

Camp Island

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Rent The Island, Not The Room.

A 25-hectare private island in the northern Whitsundays, 3km offshore in Abbot Bay. Four luxury villas, up to eight guests, on-site managers. Complimentary boat transfer from Guthalungra included.

Traveller Tips

Access is by complimentary boat transfer from Elliot River at Guthalungra, a 20-minute crossing that is tide-dependent. Helicopter transfers from Townsville take 45 to 60 minutes and can be arranged directly with the lodge.

The island is hired exclusively for your group. Up to eight guests can be accommodated across four luxury villas. On-site managers are included and can organise guided kayaking, oyster harvesting, snorkelling, and fishing.

Guthalungra is about two hours from Townsville Airport and 90 minutes from Proserpine Airport. Allow time to account for tidal conditions on arrival and departure.

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Finding Camp Island

Camp Island sits 3km offshore in Abbot Bay in the northern Whitsundays, within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Access is by complimentary boat transfer from Elliot River at Guthalungra, a 20-minute crossing that is tide-dependent. Helicopter transfers are available from Townsville and take 45 to 60 minutes. Guthalungra is two hours from Townsville Airport and 90 minutes from Proserpine Airport.

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Fringing Reef & Marine Life

Camp Island sits within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, with fringing reef directly accessible from the island's shores. Snorkelling gear and kayaks are included. Guests regularly encounter sea turtles, tropical fish, and coral gardens without leaving the island. The sheltered position in Abbot Bay keeps the water calm year-round.

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Camp Island FAQs


How do I get to Camp Island?
Camp Island is accessed by complimentary boat transfer from Elliot River at Guthalungra, a 20-minute crossing that is tide-dependent.

Helicopter transfers from Townsville take 45 to 60 minutes. Guthalungra is about two hours from Townsville Airport and 90 minutes from Proserpine Airport.
How many guests can stay on Camp Island?
Camp Island accommodates up to eight guests across four luxury villas.

The entire island is hired exclusively for one group at a time, with on-site managers included.
What activities are available on Camp Island?
On-site managers can organise guided kayaking, oyster harvesting, snorkelling, and fishing. Snorkelling gear and kayaks are included.

The fringing reef is accessible directly from the island's shores.
Is Camp Island part of the Great Barrier Reef?
Yes. Camp Island sits within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area in Abbot Bay, in the northern Whitsundays.

The surrounding fringing reef supports sea turtles, tropical fish, and coral gardens.
What is included in an exclusive island hire?
Exclusive hire includes the four luxury villas, on-site managers, complimentary boat transfer from Guthalungra, snorkelling gear, and kayaks.

Activities such as guided kayaking, oyster harvesting, and fishing can be organised with managers on arrival.