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Best campsites near the Great Barrier Reef


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There are a plethora of ways to experience the Great Barrier Reef, but for a completely unique experience don’t pass up the chance to camp.

If you’re not sure what you’d like your camping adventure to look like, here are our picks of the most beautiful campsites for exploring the reef – plus, a few other tips too.

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Dunk Island
Sitting at the front door of Mission Beach is Dunk Island.

2
Fitzroy Island Campground
The gorgeous Fitzroy island forms part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and is only a 60-minute ferry from ride Cairns.

3
Lady Musgrave Island
Lady Musgrave Island is entirely uninhabited and accessible only by boat transfer from 1770.

4
Bungalow Bay Koala Villiage
A hop, skip and 20-minute ferry ride from Townsville will have you land smack bang on Magnetic Island.

5
Lizard Island
This is one of the most unique islands on the Great Barrier Reef.

6
Great Keppel Island
This tropical hideaway is a hub of turquoise waters, coral gardens and quiet beaches visited only by savvy campers.

7
Woodgate Beach
In Woodgate, it’s all about long lazy laps along the shoreline, stand-up paddle-boarding above the turtles swimming below.
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