Whitsunday Island Camping Connection Camp kit for 2 people - 1 night

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A full camping set for two people for one night on a Whitsunday island: tent, sleeping bags, stove, cooler, snorkel gear and water, ready to load onto your Scamper boat at Shute Harbour. Bring your food and drinks and you are set.

Includes

3-man dome tent with fly sheet
2 sleeping bags and 2 self-inflating sleeping pads
Camp stove with one gas canister, and a lighter

Cooking pot, frypan, cutlery and kitchen set
Dry food box, 55 litre cooler and one 5 kg bag of ice
2 folding chairs and a torch or lantern

Snorkel, mask and fin set
Stinger suit
5 litres of water per person

Whitsunday Island Camping Connection Camp kit for 2 people - 1 night

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AT SHUTE HARBOUR: COLLECTING YOUR KIT

Your camping kit meets you at Shute Harbour, about ten minutes' drive from Airlie Beach, where the marine terminal was rebuilt after Cyclone Debbie tore through in 2017. Arrive 45 minutes before your boat leaves. The kit only goes out with campers travelling on Scamper's island transfer, and it's loaded onto the boat with you, so all you bring from home is food, drinks and toiletries. Before you sail, the large water containers are filled, 5 litres per person for each night. Then it's out across the water to the national park campsite you've booked, which might be Whitehaven Beach, about 7 km of silica sand so fine and white it squeaks underfoot.

SETTING UP CAMP

Ashore, the kit has everything for a comfortable night. The 3-person Spinifex dome tent gives two people room to spread out, with a self-inflating mat and a sleeping bag each, and two folding chairs to set up facing the water. Keep your food in the dry food box, as the island crows are quick to find an unguarded meal. The 55 litre cooler comes with a 5 kg bag of ice for the first cold drinks, and a torch or lantern lights the camp after dark.

COOKING, SNORKELLING AND NIGHTS UNDER THE STARS

The camp kitchen is complete: a gas stove with a canister for the night, a pot and frypan, plates, bowls, cups, cutlery and a wash-up tub with eco-friendly detergent. Open fires aren't allowed on the island national parks, so the stove does the cooking and the stars do the rest. By day, pull on the stinger suit before you snorkel, as marine stingers are about in the warmer months, roughly November to May. The mask, snorkel and fins take you out over the fringing reef that rings most of these beaches, where coral grows and turtles feed close to shore.

PACKING UP AND HANDING BACK

On your last day, take the tent down, pack everything back into the kit and give the cutlery set a wash; Scamper cleans and disinfects the rest, including washing the sleeping bags, between hires. All your rubbish goes back to the mainland with you. Then it's the boat back to Shute Harbour, where the kit is handed in and your island stay comes to an end.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Shute Harbour, with your Scamper camping transfer. Paid parking is on the lower level of the harbour car park, and cheaper long-term parking is at Lions Lookout up the hill.
Departure time: Arrive 45 minutes before your boat leaves.
Duration: One night on the island.
Please note: Kits are only hired to campers travelling on Scamper's boat. Clean the cutlery set before returning the kit.

What to bring

Food and drinks
Toiletries, in a lockable box
Sunscreen, insect repellent and a first-aid kit
Clothes in a small backpack

What is included

3-man dome tent with fly sheet
2 sleeping bags and 2 self-inflating sleeping pads
Camp stove with one gas canister, and a lighter
Cooking pot, frypan, cutlery and kitchen set
Dry food box, 55 litre cooler and one 5 kg bag of ice
2 folding chairs and a torch or lantern
Snorkel, mask and fin set
Stinger suit
5 litres of water per person

Not included

Food, drinks and toiletries
Boat transfer to the island (booked separately with Scamper)
National park camping permit (booked online with Queensland Parks)

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

Do I need travel insurance?

Insurance is important in protecting visitors from loss or damange of goods, medical problems, cancelation by passengers or other casualties. Its highly recommended. Some tours on this website require you to have travel insurance. If you are Australian then it is not necessary.

Where can I get more information about this trip?

If you find that this tour page doesn't answer all your questions, then please get in contact with us! Our passionate team are always available to answer any queries you may have.

What immunisations do I need?

For the latest information on immunisations, we strongly recommend you or contact the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centre (www.traveldoctor.com.au) to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you about appropriate inoculations.

Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

Will I be able to use my mobile whilst on tour?

You can use your mobile while touring in Australia or New Zealand, but coverage may be limited in remote areas. For best connectivity, consider purchasing a local SIM card or an international roaming plan.

How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

What should I pack?

Depending on where in Australia or New Zealand you decide to visit, your luggage will vary. For exact information please visit the "What to bring" section of each tour page.

Private tours and families

Is it possible to travel in a private group?

If you are looking for a private tour based on one of these trips, please contact us directly and we may be able to help. Over the years we have worked with families, groups of friends, schools, clubs and charities to put together the perfect trip.

Booking the trip

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If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?

Absolutely! If you are booking multiple tours then we may be able to offer you a discount. Send us an email at info@lostinaustralia.org and let us know what you thinking of doing and we can put together a price for you.Also, be sure to look out for monthly specials on tours. We often have some great bargains.

Does the tour price include flights?

No. Tour prices do not include any travel arrangements other than for the duration of the tour itself. If you need assistance with booking flights or buses our travel team and certainly help - Just ask!

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If I make a deposit only, when will I need to pay the balance?

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Who travels with us

Is it ok to travel alone on one of these tours?

Plenty of travellers book these tours on their own. Solo travellers are very much welcomed and encouraged. During your outback adventure you'll meet new and interesting people and forge relationships that last a lifetime.Solo travellers will usually share a room with a travelling companion of the same sex, but even if you do get your own room you won't be charged extra. On camping tours there are generally enough tents available that you can have your own if you choose to.For more information please contact us directly.

Cost and Fees

Do I need to tip the guide?

If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip your guide, that is completely up to you. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is not at all expected.

Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?

Our tour prices are completely transparent. There are no additional fees involved that are not included in the overall tour price shown. If you wish to do optional activities such as helicopter rides or wildlife safaris, then an extra cost may be needed. However, this will always be made clear at the time of your booking.

What does Paid Locally mean?

Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.

Whilst on tour

Can I book extra accommodation for the start and end of the tour?

We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.

Where do I meet the tour?

For pick-up times and locations, please check the "Start/Finish" section directly under the itinerary, which lists every pick-up point and its time.There is a lot of information there to help you plan your flights and arrival.Please review it carefully, as pick-ups can vary from tour to tour.