Dunk Island, a stunning paradise near Mission Beach. With lush forests, beautiful beaches, and amazing sea life, Dunk Island has something for everyone. Whether you want to relax or explore, Dunk Island is the perfect tropical retreat.
Quickcoast Ferry
The Quickcoast Dunk Island Ferry is currently operating 3-5 days a week (please check the booking form calendar).
Departs Mission Beach at 9am and returns at 3.30pm
Clump Point Marina
Clump Point Marina is just a short drive or walk from Mission Beach and is where you board the ferry to Dunk Island.
Getting to Clump Point Marina
Camping on Dunk Island
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council offers 8 beachfront camp sites on Dunk Island. Four family sites on the beachfront along each side of the spit equipped with picnic tables and tent space. These sites cater for up to 8 people.
Camp Site facilities
Dunk Island Facilities. (BYO Food and water)
Dunk Island has no shops where you can purchase food.
Trails on Dunk Island:
Muggy Muggy Beach:
Approx. 3 km return (40 mins)
Grade: Easy
From the spit, walk to the north-east end of the beach to the start of the walking tracks.
This pleasant walk winds through rainforest, coastal woodland, and mangroves before arriving at Muggy Muggy Beach.
At this picturesque sandy cove, sheltered behind a rainforest clad headland, enjoy a swim and snorkel before returning along the same track.
Access to this walking track may be affected by tidal influences at certain times.
Mt Kootaloo:
Approx. 7 km return (2 hrs)
Grade: Moderate
From the spit, walk to the north-east end of the beach to the start of the walking tracks.
This more strenuous walk winds up a steep track to the 271 m summit.
Cyclone-damaged rainforest on the lower slopes allows glimpses over the island and reefs as the track ascends.
On the upper slopes, the forest opens out and eucalypts emerge through the canopy.
Near the summit, a short branching track leads to a lookout, which offers spectacular views over the Family Islands and nearby mainland.
Near the lookout, the remains of No. 27 Radar Station, built during World War II, are slowly being reclaimed by the rainforest.
The track continues around the summit, rejoining the main track and returning to the beach.
Access to this walking track may be affected by tidal influences at certain times.
Dunk Island Circuit:
Approx. 9.2 km (3.5-4 hrs)
Grade: Moderate
From the spit, walk to the north-east end of the beach to the start of the walking tracks. Mt Kootaloo, you’ll pass through the magical Palm Valley and then onto Coconut Beach.
Not for the faint hearted, this challenging walk will introduce you to Dunk Island’s lush green rainforest where you are likely to encounter the many different species of birdlife.
The islands support many species of birds, insects, reptiles and mammals.
The brilliant blue Ulysses butterfly has become a symbol for Dunk Island.
The fringing reefs surrounding each of the islands are home to a diversity of reef life.
Extensive seagrass beds lie between the islands providing important feeding grounds for sea turtles and dugong.
