Dunk Island National Park

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Dunk Island National park, is one of the national parks in the Family Islands group, and is the largest and most northerly of the islands. The chain is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area.

Dunk Island National Park is a scenic, densely forested and hilly continental island with fringing reef, open eucalypt forest and rainforest.

Facilities on the island include showers, shelter Shed, disabled access, picnic table, BBQ Area, drinking water and toilets.

Things to do

Picnic
Camp. Camping permits must be booked and purchased in advanc
Bushwalk. 13km of walking tracks allow exploration of the island's famed natural history. Take an easy stroll through the rainforest or embark on an island circuit of several hours, enjoying scenic views from the summit of Mount Kootaloo along the way
Snorkel at Muggy Muggy Beach
Dunk Island Spit near the jetty has facilities including picnic tables, toilets & a kiosk
Boating and fishing around the Family Islands National Park are popular activities
Fishing is subject to marine park & fisheries restrictions
Visit the Great Barrier Reef
Drop by the Artists' Colony
Relax at the resort after your strenuous walk

Location

Located 4.5km east of Mission Beach
Access is by commercial flights from Cairns and Townsville
Commercial ferries from Clump Point, North Mission Beach (travel time approximately 40 minutes)
Water taxi from Wongaling & South Mission Beach (travel time approximately 10 minutes)
Dunk Island is also accessible by private vessels.

Site Description Island, Marine Park, National Park

Site Facilities BBQ Area, Camping Ground, Drinking Water, Hut, Picnic Area, Public Toilets, Rest Area, Showers, Visitor Information Centre, Walking Trails

Tour Types Self Guided Tours

Attractions Beaches, Rare & Endangered Species, Sandunes, Scenic Views, Wildlife

Activities Animal Viewing, Beach Combing, Birdwatching, Boating, Bushwalking, Camping, Canoeing, Nature Study, Photography, Picnicking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Walking, Water Activities

Interactive Map & Directions

Address: Family Islands National Park, Off the Mission Beach Coast, QLD, 4852, Australia

Phone: +61 (0)7 3227-8185

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