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Campground · Queensland, Australia

Southern Beach camping area

Goold Island National Park

Southern Beach camping area is remote bush camping with beach views on Goold Island, in Goold Island National Park. It is for tents. You arrive by sea kayak only, with no private motor boats or ferry. There are no toilets and no camp fires. Mobile phone coverage is generally available.

Southern Beach camping area is a campground in Goold Island National Park, Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.

Southern Beach camping area in Goold Island National Park

How booking Southern Beach camping area works

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Queensland National Parks Booking Service.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

At a glance

Type
Campground
Site types
Tent sites
Facilities
Mobile phone coverage generally available, Canoe or kayak access
Rules and limits
  • No toilets
  • No camp fires
Getting there
  • Sea kayak only; no private motor boats or ferry
Location
-18.17778, 146.16952

In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Southern Beach camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.

Southern Beach camping area: questions

Do I need to book Southern Beach camping area ahead?

Yes. Southern Beach camping area is booked online through Queensland National Parks Booking Service, run by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

What is the emergency number at Goold Island National Park?

In Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.