Yellow Patch is only accessible by boat. There are no facilities. There are patches of soft sand at the beach exit, before a steep, rutted track leads to one of the headlands. This island is not for beginners, with some 4WD experience required.
How do you get to the yellow patch?
Yellow Patch can only be reached by boat and is around 25 miles from Gladstone. Yachties regularly use this as a stop over point as the bay is usually protected from all winds except strong northerlies.
What do I need to camp on Moreton Island?
Permits. Before you travel, you’ll need to book your campsite and organise a campsite permit and vehicle access permit which are all managed by Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) Camping. A camping tag with your booking number will need to be displayed at your campsite during your stay.
Can I take a caravan to Curtis Island?
➡️How to get there?? ▪️Curtis Ferry Services runs a barge from the Gladstone marina that will drop you and your caravan at the township of South End. Only a short 45 minute barge ride.
How much does it cost to camp at Moreton Island?
Moreton Island is the third largest sand island in the world, so there’s no shortage of space to pitch your tent on the beach, and camping will only set you back around $6 per person per night.
Can u camp at Tangalooma?
Sites vary in size and range from secluded sites to close, social camping areas. The southern camping zones are more secluded then the northern zones. South-west camping zone covers all western camp sites from Tangalooma Bypass south side of Tangalooma Resort to Toulkerrie.
What is the yellow patch camping zone?
Yellow Patch camping zone covers all western beach camp sites in the Yellow Patch area, between North Point and Heath Island. There are no camp sites at Heath Island. Sites vary in size and range from secluded sites to close, social camping areas. Many sites have sea views and shade. This camping zone offers surf beaches.
Where can I camp on Moreton Island?
For a guaranteed rugged adventure choose a beach camping zone. There are 5 beach camping zones on Moreton Island: north-west, north-east, south-west, south-east and Yellow Patch. There are no facilities in these camping zones, so you must bring all essentials including drinking Covers beach campsites between Ben-Ewa and Comboyuro Point campgrounds.
Is there a fire ban in Moreton Island National Park?
Fire is prohibited in all other areas of the Moreton Island National Park and Recreation Area including The Wrecks and North Point campgrounds and on all beaches. always check if local fire bans are in place before lighting a fire
Are there any 4WD tracks on Moreton Island?
As the third-largest sand island in the world, Moreton Island has some of the most pristine beaches and freshwater lakes in Queensland. There are 4WD tracks to all of these attractions and the main sites listed below. Bathe in the natural Champagne Pools of Honeymoon Bay or take a refreshing dip in the stunning Blue Lagoon.
