Season Rates
Standard pricing valid for travel between 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
Here’s why you will love exploring and camping the Whitsunday Islands with Scamper Camping Transfers.
Scamper is the perfect aluminum transfer barge designed to carry 34 passengers and luggage across its 10m frame. Her shape allows her to run right up onto the beach to deliver you safe and dry at your chosen National Park camp site. She goes at high-speed with excellent manoeuvrability to give you the most time possible on your camping adventure.
Whitsunday Island Camping Connections operate 7 days a week however check availability to ensure Scamper isn’t taking part in her scheduled beauty days (maintenance). Departing from Shute Harbour, approximately 9kms south east of Airlie Beach, Scamper will deliver you to your chosen camp site based on a pre-determined schedule- weather permitting.
Call us to co-ordinate your desired camp site with the accessibility of the tides prior to booking your camping permit.
IMPORTANT
You must have a camping permit prior to departure. These are easily available from:
Internet - www.qld.gov.au/camping
Phone- 13QGOV (137 468)
In Person- National Park Offices over the counter
If booking via the phone or internet you will be issued with a permit number but not a tent tag. These are available at the Scamper departure point or at the National Park Offices. A tent tag makes everything easier so you don’t have to be at your tent when the Rangers are doing their checks- allowing you to enjoy your holiday!
Pricing & Locations
South Molle Island Group
$90 Per Adult
$50 Per Child (2-14 years)
- Sandy Bay
- Paddle Bay
- Denman Island
Whitsunday Island - Cid Harbour
$130 Per Adult
$90 Per Child (2-14 years)
- Henning Island
- Naris Beach
- Joes Beach
- Dugong Beach
Whitsunday Island - East & North
$200 Per Adult
$100 Per Child (2-14 years)
- Chance Bay
- Whitehaven Beach
- Cairn Beach
Hook Island
$220 Per Adult
$110 Per Child (2-14 years)
- Crayfish Beach
- Curlew Beach
- Maureens Cove
- Steens Beach
Prices are based on return transfers from Shute Harbour.
What's Included
- Return transfers
- 5L Water per person, per day
Extras & More Information
Available for hire:
- Kayak hire
Camping kits $150 for first night and $50 for each additional night
These kits are set up for 2 people and include:
- Spinafex 3-man Dome Tent with fly sheet
- Single burner gas camp stove - (includes 1 gas cylinder per nights booked)
- 2 self-inflating sleeping mats & 2 Sleeping Bags
- 2 Camp Chairs
- Pot and Fry pan
- Esky (55Ltr or 25Ltr)
- Lantern Torch (solar power)
- Container with cups, plates, cutlery, utensils, chopping board and tin opener wash up detergent and cloth
- Snorkel, mask and fin sets x2
- Stinger/Lycra suit x2
Please note 1 x5kg crushed ice for the esky is included in the camp kits but if you would like additional you can purchase for $6 per bag.
Camp Kit for 3 pax can also be arranged, including a 4 man tent, and items all for 3 pax.
$200 1st night $75 each additional night
“supplier” means any tour operator or other supplier of the services “you” means the guest booking and person named on this reservation booking “we”, “our” means The Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre and A.J.LAURENT PTY LTD These terms and conditions apply to all bookings made through The Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre. Placing a booking with The Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre and paying a deposit constitute acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Booking Conditions
For bookings made more than 30 days prior to travel, a 25% deposit is due to secure your booking with the balance due 30 days prior to travel. For bookings made within 30 days of travel, the full payment is due immediately to secure your booking. If we do not receive your full payment within 30 days of your travel date and you do not contact us to cancel, your deposit is forfeited and your booking may be automatically cancelled by us, the supplier or both.
Payments
Prices are quoted in Australian dollars, inclusive of GST, and all payments must be made in Australian dollars. Your reservation will only be confirmed when funds have been received and are cleared. The Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre is not responsible for delays in postal delivery, bank or payment system processing. It is your responsibility to ensure that payments are received within the times specified. If the deposit or final payment is not received by the due date, The Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre has the right cancel the booking. If your final payment is not paid by the due date and in any event within 30 days of your departure, we have the right to cancel your booking and retain the deposit in full without any reimbursement to cover our costs and those of any supplier.
Cancellations and Amendments to Bookings
If you wish to cancel or amend any booking made you need to contact us in writing. You can only cancel or amend a confirmed booking by contacting us directly. If you do not contact us to cancel prior to your booking departure date, you may forfeit your deposit and further costs.
Cancellation Charges and Amendment Fees
Any cancellation or amendment made more than 30 days before travel will incur an administration fee of 25% of the total booking fee. All cancellations or amendments made within 30 days of your travel date departure will incur both an administration fee of 25% in addition to the individual supplier’s fees. Any changes requested to your booking, including but not limited to dates, are subject to availability and if they are not available, you may be required to cancel and agree to the cancellation terms. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some services and activities may not permit any refund for certain bookings. You should check with the individual supplier or The Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre prior to paying for your booking to confirm any special non-refundable conditions.
Travel Insurance
We recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover your reservation, and valuable items (e.g. cameras). Your travel insurance policy should include coverage to protect against unforeseen and last-minute cancellations or medical conditions that may prevent travel and also to cover any medical emergencies during travel at minimum.
Supplier Tours and Services Changes
In the unlikely case of a vessel break down, maintenance or unavailability, the supplier will supply an alternate vessel of a similar standard and quality. Itineraries may be affected by elements beyond our and the supplier’s control such as wind, tide, rain, storm or other weather conditions which make travel dangerous and require a delay or cancellation. It is the skipper's requirement to ensure passenger safety at all times and may use his/her professional judgment in any manner to keep his/her guests and crew safe. In the instance of such delay or cancellation, alternative options will be provided by the supplier. In the event a cancellation or delay occurs and your tour or service is cancelled and rescheduled, you will receive a full refund if you are unable to rebook your tour or service.
Liability
You are using these services and taking any tours at your own risk. We are not responsible for any loss or damage, including direct, indirect or consequential loss you may suffer as a result of your reservation, booking or anything related to your tour or services provided by any supplier. You need to ensure you are medically sound, fit and physically able to use the services. We are not liable for the event that you are refused access to any services or tours due to your medical, physical or other reasons, including intoxication. Any such claims should be addressed to the suppliers directly. You should note that sailing can be a dangerous activity and while crews will make every effort to ensure your safety, they cannot be accountable for actions or injury to you that may be ‘beyond their control’. Every effort is make to ensure your safety and you may be required to complete a pre departure questionnaire, and sign a travel agreement waiver during the check-in process of your tour with the supplier directly. We are not affiliated with nor responsible for our suppliers in any way other than as intermediary to arrange their services on you and their behalf. If you have any issues, injury, suffer any loss or damage, you need to take it up with the supplier directly. If we are obligated to cancel your travel arrangements for any reason, the liability of will be limited to a refund of all monies paid by you.
Cancellation Policy
- Bookings cancelled more than 24 hrs prior to departure will receive a 100% REFUND on their transfer
- Bookings cancelled less than 24 hrs prior to departure or failure to meet on time will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellation Method:
Email: info@whitsundaycamping.com.au
Phone: 0487 225 737
Disclaimer – All prices are in Australian Dollars and are inclusive of GST. Prices are valid at the time of booking.
It is the responsibility of the passengers to have their camp permits arranged with National Parks.
Clients should note that boat travel involves risks. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard passengers we can not be held responsible for any damage, personal injury or loss due to the actions of passengers or weather conditions that are beyond our control.
All departures are subject to wind, tide, minimum no’s and unforeseen circumstances. Whitsunday Island Camping Connections reserves the right to cancel, substitute a vessel or camp location, pick up/drop off time at their discretion. for the safety of passengers and the vessel.
Passengers are advised that most locations around the Whitsunday Islands are remote and communication is not always possible.
Independent travellers are responsible for their own safety, actions and personal belongings.
These terms and conditions may change with out notice.
Accessibility Information
Our vessel Scamper is specifically designed to be as versatile as possible, making it great use for a No. of different activities.
Things need to consider when going camping on the islands. The vessel has a large loading ramp at the front for easy access on and off the vessel, however –
- We pull up to Beaches on the Islands, so access is difficult for Wheelchairs, unless they are suitable for the beach.
- Some campsite toilets have steps to get into
- if swimming or snorkelling there is no supervision, only swim to your ability
- Hamilton Island we drop off to a Jetty where you need to load/unload over the side of the vessel
- kayaks are loaded on to the roof of the vessel and do need to be lifted by passengers.
- whilst you are on the islands your safety is your own responsibly, any one with any disabilities may need to have a Carer or friend to assist them. We will help in any way we can to assist those who need extra care.