| Address | Coral Sea,
Mackay
Queensland, 4740, Australia | | Enquiries : | Send an enquiry to South Cumberland Islands National Park | | Telephone Enquiries : | 07-4944 5888 |
Scawfell Island is the largest island in the South Cumberland Islands Group and is located about 60 kilometres northeast of the Mackay coast. It is a continental island with a rocky, indented coastline, granite cliffs, hoop pine forest and open eucalypt woodland. A turtle nesting area is also on the island and there are beautiful bays where you can snorkel off the beach and view delicate coral formations and tropical fish. Safe anchorage can be found at Refuge Bay. Bookings are essential in the holidays. Access is by private boat or cruise. Bush camping is available on the island however campers must be self-sufficient. Take water and a fuel stove.
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| Activity | Birdwatching, Camping, Crabbing, Fishing - Beach, Snorkelling, Swimming. | | Entity Facility | Public Toilet, Sheltered Area. | | Experience | Adventure, Caravan and Camping, Fishing, Flora/Fauna, Island, Marine, Wildlife. |
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