# Dunk Island

> Island in the Family Islands National Park, a short boat ride from Mission Beach, badly hit by Cyclone Yasi in 2011.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-dunk-island/

Island in the Family Islands National Park, a short boat ride from Mission Beach, badly hit by Cyclone Yasi in 2011. Today it offers quiet beaches and walking tracks; services depend on weather, so check the water taxi before you go.

- **Nearest town:** Mission Beach, Queensland
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -17.9453, 146.1578

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. Hot in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Cassowary Coast: Cairns to Townsville](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-cassowary-coast-cairns-townsville/)

## Nearby

- [Mission Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mission-beach-cassowary-coast/) – 10 km
- [Clump Point Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-clump-point-mission-beach/) – 11 km
- [Golden Gumboot](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-big-gumboot-tully/) – 25 km
- [Paronella Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-paronella-park/) – 39 km

## FAQs

### Where is Dunk Island?

Dunk Island is in Mission Beach, Queensland, at GPS -17.9453, 146.1578.

### Which road trips pass Dunk Island?

Dunk Island is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cassowary Coast: Cairns to Townsville.

### What is there to see near Dunk Island?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mission Beach (10 km), Clump Point Lookout (11 km), Golden Gumboot (25 km) and Paronella Park (39 km).

### When is the best time to visit Dunk Island?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [Great Barrier Reef](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-great-barrier-reef/)