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Inskip is shared by thousands of campers on most school and public holidays. Bookings are essential. Photo: Rene Burgess, Queensland Government Explore Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area A narrow sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves, Inskip Peninsula forms a natural breakwater at the entrance to Tin Can Bay Inlet and Great Sandy Strait. Casuarina, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade camping areas lined by open ocean beaches and sheltered estuary shores—all within 15 minutes drive to Rainbow Beach. near the day-use area car park leads to a sheltered shorebird-watching area in Pelican Bay. Semi-permanent sand depressions are known to develop on beaches at Inskip. Check the Cooloola Conditions Report for information and updates. The Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area extends to the low water mark. The recreation area was declared in 1996, enabling Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to manage the increasing recreational use of this fragile area. The waters are rich in sea life and the area is a popular fishing spot, but please only take enough to satisfy immediate needs. Bag and size limits apply. See ‘Fishing’ in the ‘Care for Cooloola and Inskip’ section of this guide. Dolphins, dugong and marine turtles may be sighted. A short walk (425 m one way, 900 m circuit) from the roundabout Access to Inskip From Gympie, take the Tin Can Bay– Rainbow Beach Road. A 4WD alternative is available from the south, driving along Cooloola’s beaches. Vehicle access permits (VAPs) are required before entry onto the beach at the Noosa North Shore. See map for details where VAPs are needed in Cooloola Recreation Area. To Fraser Island Soft sand Sandy track M.V. Sarawak camping area Navigation lights Dogs must be on leash and under control at all times. M.V. Beagle camping area Wide Bay Bar M.V. Natone camping area Inskip Point S.S. Dorrigo camping area On beaches always travel around low tide and check conditions beforehand, especially Mudlo Rocks near Rainbow Beach, which may be impassable. From Rainbow Beach, turn north into Clarkson Drive, reaching the Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area along 9.3 km of sealed road. At low tide, 4WD vehicles can access Inskip via the beach. Barge services carry 4WD vehicles between Inskip Point and Hook Point on Fraser Island World Heritage Area. Vehicle permits are needed prior to entry onto Fraser Island. Pelican Bay Photo: Rene Burgess, Qld Govt. Bullock Point Scale 0 500 m ‘The Oaks’ 14 To Rainbow Beach
Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area – camping at a glance Location/Facilities Vehicle access Description ‘The Oaks’ 4WD only no beach access Open camping area behind the foredunes. Campers can walk to the surf beach or to the more sheltered Pelican Bay. No toilet facilities. Maximum stay: 30 days S.S. Dorrigo camping area M.V. Natone camping area M.V. Beagle camping area M.V. Sarawak camping area No beach access, 2WD in good conditions, 4WD recommended 4WD only, road and beach access 4WD only, road and beach access 2WD (limited), 4WD from beach Large grassy areas near the road are suitable for caravans. Some sandy beachfront camp sites are sheltered by the needle-branched allocasuarinas. Maximum stay: 30 days Sheltered sites available among coastal trees and shrubs. The steep, sandy entrance to Natone can be soft and dry. Vehicles towing boats or camper trailers may have difficulty and are not recommended. Maximum stay: 30 days This a small relatively sheltered camping area suitable for smaller groups. Maximum stay: 30 days This popular camping area is suitable for larger groups. Take a stroll along the wide beach, but always be alert to traffic. Maximum stay: 30 days Camping at Inskip When setting up camp, use an existing or established site and camp within the tree line. Do not camp on the foredunes. There are no separately defined sites. Wind and water conditions generally become calmer as the peninsula curves westward towards Great Sandy Strait. Vehicle access to and from the beach is via signed tracks only. The names of four designated camping areas (see map) recall Cooloola’s shipping history. Camping areas at Inskip are popular all year round, but are often full at peak periods—school holidays, long weekends, Christmas, New Year and Easter. Buy your permits well in advance. Facilities at Inskip No water or shower facilities are provided on site. Bring clean water containers. Inskip camping and day-use areas are serviced by hybrid toilets (minimal water use) located in each camping area, excluding ‘The Oaks’. Do not empty contents of portable toilets in Inskip toilets. Rubbish bins are located near the road at each camping area exit and at ‘The Oaks’ entrance. Water and a portable toilet disposal point are located at the council service facility on Clarkson Drive in Rainbow Beach. Visitor guidelines for Inskip • Keep dogs on leashes and under control at all times. • Do not allow dogs to chase birds or other wildlife. • Wrap or bag droppings and place in bins. • Ensure dogs do not prevent rangers accessing camping permits. • Note: dogs are not permitted to enter the Cooloola Recreation Area (this includes dogs travelling in vehicles) see centre map for area boundaries. Refer to the ‘Care for Cooloola and Inskip’ (pp 16–17) section of this guide for additional essential guidelines. Camper trailers or boat trailers cannot access every camping area. Don’t get stuck! Choose a suitable camping area for your vehicle type and trailer set-up. Photos: Rene Burgess, Qld Govt. 15
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