It has been traditional sea country of the Bandjin and Djiru Aboriginal people for tens of thousands of years, and is a very approachable introduction to the Great Barrier Reef.

It’s also a great place to pitch a tent. There are eight campsites dotted around the island which feature flushing toilets and hot showers. There are also free barbeques to use and picnic tables.

The island is comprised of 97 per cent rainforest national park and is a haven for water sports and rainforest walks. You can even snorklet the Great Barrier Reef just off the shore. It’s the ideal spot for a tropical experience without the crowds.

There are 20 tent sites located right by the beach alongside an amenities block, pergola eating area and beachfront barbeques. Visitors are required to bring their own cooking equipment, but you’ll be more than rewarded with ample opportunities for swimming, snorkelling and adventure-fuelled fun for your efforts.

It has an 8 km circumference and is surrounded by 1192 hectares of reef. Clear waters give spectacular views of the underwater sea life and you can expect to see coral trout and turtles swim beside you. The camping opportunities are as minimal as the population itself.

With a maximum of 40 people allowed at a time, basic facilities are provided, including composting toilets and an emergency radio. All travellers are required to bring all the fresh drinking water and food they shall require, so this is one for those who are keen to get back to basics.

The island is only 11 km in length, but home to hundreds of koalas and wallabies, more than 25 km of walking trails, and a plentiful supply of picturesque lookouts. It’s also located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – don’t miss the self-guided underwater snorkel trail.

The only island camping facilities can be found at Bungalow Bay Koala Village. The site offers shady, secluded, powered and unpowered sites, which serve as the perfect base camp for exploring the island’s natural beauty.

It is a remnant of a mountain range, which wouldn’t look out of place in the Greek Islands in the Aegean Sea. Rocky outcrops of granite; dry, sparsely vegetated hills – you’ll find it all on Lizard. Most people arrive on the island via a small, 19-seater plane flown from Cairns airport.

Once you’re here, there are five campsites set among the remote paradise. You’ll need to bring everything yourself, and be prepared to remove your own rubbish. There is a composting toilet, as well as picnic tables, a free gas barbeque and poles for erecting shade cloths.

Known as the back to basics, barefoot alternative, this is for those who want their choice of calm waters across 17 beaches. It’s also home to 90 bird species, and frequent turtle sightings. Camping is exclusive to the Great Keppel Island Holiday Village, and there are two types on offer: standard sites or decked tents.

Both grant full access to a camp kitchen, toilet and shower block as well as snorkelling gear. Decked tents are the premium glamping experience, featuring a small outdoor balcony, a bed, linen, lighting and fans.

However the standard camping sites shouldn’t be overlooked. There are six on offer, restricted to two person tents.

There’s only one road in and one road out of this 16-kilometre strip of sand. It’s also protected on both sides by national park. The best way to experience this sleepy seaside locale, 35 kilometres south of Bundaberg, is by booking into the beachfront caravan park.

This leafy, landscaped spot is directly across from the main beach, and seeks to accommodate campers, caravanners and those looking for a little something extra.There is a convenience store onsite, as well as a camp kitchen, laundry, two amenities blocks, Wi-Fi, and a café serving breakfast and lunch.