Campground · Queensland, Australia
Kent Island camping area (Commonwealth Island)
Barnard Island Group National Park
Kent Island camping area is on the north side of Kent Island in Barnard Island Group National Park, and the park describes it as the best camping area there. It makes a base for fishing and birdwatching. You get there by private boat or sea kayak from Mourilyan Harbour or Kurrimine Beach. There are no toilets, no camp fires and no mobile coverage.
Kent Island camping area (Commonwealth Island) is a campground in Barnard Island Group National Park, Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.
How booking Kent Island camping area (Commonwealth Island) works
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Queensland National Parks Booking Service.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground
- Site types
- Tent sites
- Rules and limits
- No toilets
- No camp fires
- Not available: mobile phone coverage not available
- Getting there
- Private boat or sea kayak from Mourilyan Harbour or Kurrimine Beach
- Booked through
- Queensland National Parks Booking Service
- Location
- -17.67551, 146.17698
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Kent Island camping area (Commonwealth Island) yet. Book it with QPWS.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Stephens Island camping areaBarnard Island Group National Park7.3 km (4.5 mi)
- Wheeler Island camping areaFamily Islands National Park39.1 km (24.3 mi)
- Coombe Island camping areaFamily Islands National Park40.3 km (25 mi)
- Big Rock camping areaWooroonooran NP, Bartle Frere trail42.4 km (26.3 mi)
- Henrietta Creek camping areaWooroonooran National Park45.1 km (28 mi)
- Graham Range camping areaRussell River National Park45.4 km (28.2 mi)
Kent Island camping area (Commonwealth Island): questions
Do I need to book Kent Island camping area (Commonwealth Island) ahead?
Yes. Kent Island camping area (Commonwealth Island) is booked online through Queensland National Parks Booking Service, run by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
What is the emergency number at Barnard Island Group National Park?
In Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.