Possession Island National Park

About Possession Island National Park
Possession Island National Park is a national park in Queensland. Its facilities include picnic Tables, toilets and boating, 4 in all. Things to do here include boating, camping and fishing. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is South Jardine River camping area, 46 km away.
In 1770, when Lieutenant James Cook landed on this island, he named it Possession Island, and ‘hoisted English colours’, taking possession of the east coast of Australia in the name of King George III of England.
Facilities
- Picnic Tables
- Toilets
- Boating
- Lookout
Things to do
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
Fees
Fees change with the season and the site, and some sites must be booked ahead. AussieCamps shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Nearby
South Jardine River camping areaCampground · 46 km
North Jardine River camping areaCampground · 46 km
Ussher Point camping areaCampground · 66 km
Eliot Falls camping areaCampground · 74 km
Apudthama National Park (CYPAL)National park · 81 km
Yamarrinh Wachangan Islands (Denham Group) National Park (CYPAL)National park · 84 km
Guides for Queensland
- Can I Camp in a National Park Without Booking? 2026 Rules
- Can I Fly a Drone in a National Park or Campsite? 2026
- Free Camping in Queensland 2026: Council Camps, Rest Areas and Cheap Park Sites
- Brisbane to Cape Tribulation camping route
- Cyclone and Flood Season Camping in Australia 2026-27: Warnings and Road Closures
- Sunshine Coast and hinterland camping loop
Questions about Possession Island National Park
What facilities does Possession Island National Park have?
Picnic Tables, Toilets, Boating and Lookout.
Read the camping rules for Queensland before you go.
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