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Step ashore onto a 14-hectare uninhabited coral cay made entirely of coral rubble and sand.
Lady Musgrave Island sits 59 km from Seventeen Seventy and 96 km from Bundaberg. It is a highly protected Marine Park Green Zone. There is no freshwater, food, or commercial resort here.
Day tour visitors access the island for guided ecological walks. You can see the dense Pisonia forest and spot nesting seabirds. Green and Loggerhead turtles also use these beaches as a major breeding ground.
45 minutesGuided walk
Join a guided ecological walk under a thick canopy of Pisonia trees. This forest hosts thousands of nesting white-capped noddy terns. Wear enclosed footwear or reef shoes. The track consists of uneven coral rubble, not soft sand.
30 minutesNesting Nov-Feb
Walk the sandy perimeters where Green and Loggerhead turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Nesting occurs between November and February, with hatchlings emerging from January to March. Do not walk on the dunes or disturb the nests.
Overnight40 people max
Sleep under the stars at this basic, off-grid National Park camping area. Capacity is capped at 40 people per night. You must book a QPWS permit far in advance. Campers need to bring absolutely everything, including all drinking water.
