Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we get about staying at Camp Island.
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General
Camp Island Lodge offers a private island available only to one booking at a time. We can accommodate eight people in four villas (with additional people in existing rooms upon request). We have on-site Managers to help set up activities and offer any help you might need. Our Managers live in a house set away from the villas.
We can sleep eight people in four villas which comprise an en-suited bedroom with either a king bed or two king single beds. We can sleep an additional four guests across the four villas in a rollaway bed for an additional charge. Villa 1 can accommodate 2 additional guests and Villas 2, 3 and 4 can each accommodate one additional guest.
Despite its name there is no camping on Camp Island! Camp island Lodge is a boutique resort catering for eight guests wanting a luxury private island experience.
Camp Island is a sub-tropical climate and suitable to visit all year round. The average year-round temperature is 24°C (76°F). November to March typically has higher temperatures (average day time temperature 27°C, 81°F) and higher rainfall but typically in the form of a tropical shower which is generally brief.
We have wallabies, echidnas, sea eagles, the Torres Strait pidgeon and other bird life.
Camp Island Lodge is not recommended for children under seven due to its proximity to the ocean. There is no fencing between the Lodges and the water.
Low level villas and living areas make the lodge unsuitable for wheelchairs or mobility restricted guests.
The Island is accessible by boat or helicopter. Complimentary boat transfers are offered from the boat ramp at Elliott River, Guthalungra. Access at Elliott River is tidal – please contact us for tide times for the day of your arrival and departure. Transfer time is approximately 20 minutes. Please allow plenty of time to arrive at the departure point as late arrival may require your transfer to be delayed to the next suitable tidal window or following day.
Guthalungra is a two-hour drive from Townsville Airport and 90 minutes from Proserpine Airport. Car hire is available from both airports or we can recommend bus transfer companies. Cars can be left close to the Elliott River boat ramp. As your vehicle will be unattended it is recommended you do not leave any valuables in the car.
We accept private transfers by boat, sea plane or helicopter. Ask us about organising a stunning scenic Camp Island Lodge transfer with Townsville Helicopters with flight times between 45 and 60 minutes.
Schoolies, bucks or hens groups are not suitable for this property. We have a strict no party policy. Bookings will be cancelled without refund upon breach of these policies.
Pets are not permitted at Camp Island Lodge.
To date we have not had any stings on Camp Island. Stingers may be more prevalent from November – May through the Great Barrier Reef. We recommend wearing stinger/sun suits. For further information please refer to the Whitsunday Regional Council website.
It is possible for you to bring your boat to moor at our jetty – please contact us with dimensions of your boat.
Smoking is not permitted in or around Camp Island Lodge. A cleaning fee will be applied if smoke is detected in the Villas or the Lodge.
Bookings
What makes Camp Island Lodge the perfect getaway is also what sometimes makes it hard to understand!
For the duration of your stay Camp Island is your own private Island! Camp island Lodge is ideally suited to groups of up to eight guests (with a limited number of additional children able to be accommodated on request (charges apply)).
Partial rates are NOT available for smaller groups. Why? Because the great thing is that you’re booking an Island, not just a hotel room!
We can sleep eight people in four villas which comprise an en-suited bedroom with either a king bed or two king single beds. We can sleep an additional four guests across the four villas in a rollaway bed for an additional charge. Villa 1 can accommodate 2 additional guests and Villas 2, 3 and 4 can each accommodate one additional guest.
Check in and check out times are determined by the time of high tide on the mainland. Please contact us for times prior to booking.
A security deposit will be taken prior to arrival by credit card for any damages. Management reserves the right to charge guests for (but is not restricted to) all damages and breakages, missing items, extra cleaning, smoking indoors.
We recommend you take out travel insurance as we cannot take responsibility for bad weather or unforeseen circumstances.
A 30% deposit is taken at time of booking. This is non-refundable but is transferable 91 days prior to arrival to new dates – new dates subject to seasonal pricing and additional payment may be required. Full final payment 31 days prior to arrival on the Island.
A security deposit will be taken a week prior to arrival on the island. Management reserves the right to charge guests for (but is not restricted to) all damages and breakages, missing items, extra cleaning, smoking indoors.
Camp Island Lodge is a tropical island location. For your safety we may need to amend, delay or cancel your reservation when there is an unfavourable weather event. We will endeavour to notify you as soon as possible. We highly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance for such instances as well as other unforeseen events such as cancelled / delayed flights, illness, accident, bereavement etc.
Facilities and Inclusions
We do not offer a daily housekeeping service. If you require additional linen or towels please ask the managers.
No, we provide linen and towels, including beach towels.
We do not have air conditioning but all rooms have fans and the doors open to let in the sea breezes.
We supply tea, sugar and coffee pods.
We have a well supplied kitchen with an ice machine, rice cooker, microwave, toasted sandwich maker, soda stream, mix master and air fryer.
Yes you can. Camp Island Lodge is supplied by rainwater fed tanks with high level filtration. An ice machine is available for your use.
Yes we have wifi in the Lodge
It very rarely rains on Camp Island (we wish it rained a little more to fill our water tanks!). We have books, games, jigsaws, yoga mats, a television and dvds if the weather is inclement.
There is a washing machine, washing lines and pegs for guests’ use. Use of a clothes dryer, iron and ironing board is available on request.
Food, Drinks and Catering
We do not sell alcohol. Please bring all you need for your stay.
Yes, the chef will provision for meals and snacks but not alcohol.
No, the Chef will provision for and cook all your meals whilst you are at Camp Island.
Yes there’s no need to bring a thing! You will be able to discuss your food likes/dislikes before you come and all meals and snacks and limited soft drinks will be provided. The only think you will need to bring is your alcohol.
No, the Chef will provision for and cook all your meals whilst you are at Camp Island.
We supply tea, sugar and coffee pods.
We have a well supplied kitchen with an ice machine, rice cooker, microwave, toasted sandwich maker, soda stream, mix master and air fryer.
Yes you can. Camp Island Lodge is supplied by rainwater fed tanks with high level filtration. An ice machine is available for your use.
What to Bring
No, we provide linen and towels, including beach towels.
No we don’t hold any supplies on the island so please bring everything you need for your stay.
Remember to bring sunscreen and insect repellent. We recommend Bushmans insect repellent.
Light casual clothing is ideal with a jumper or wrap for the evenings. Long cotton shirts and trousers are suitable all year round and in the warmer months will protect against the sun during the day and occasional insects at night. Sturdy reef shoes or old sneakers are ideal for walking around the island. A rain jacket/ spray jacket is useful for the transfer over to the island.
We cannot supply fuel for your boat.
