CAMPING at West Bay

Beach front camping, wake up to magnificent views, secluded bays and white sandy beaches all connected by walking tracks. Percy Island is a natural haven for lovers of the outdoors.

There are no venomous snakes or spiders to worry about. Just native skinks (lizards) and abundant bird life including a pair of Beach Stone Curlew who reside and nest on Southern end of the West Bay beach. There is a variety of insect species, including butterflies and spiders, none are harmful to humans, campers need to cover up at sunrise and sunset and bring insect repellent to protect their skin from the tiny tropical sand flies that can only just be seen by the naked eye.

Campers are welcome at Middle Percy Island. $10.00 per adult per night (children 12 yrs and under are free).

$10 pp per night, into the donation box at the A-frame shop or the caretakers:

  • CONTACT US upon arrival please radio the Homestead on Marine Radio VHF Channel: 73 for instructions on where to camp. There is no Camping allowed in the A-Frame under EPA regulations (Nature Conservation Act 1992.)
  • The A-Frame / Percy Island Yacht Club is for visitors to use, please tidy up after use.
  • FIRES are only permitted at the back of the Percy Island Yacht Club  A-frame building. No fires are permitted at camp sites.
  • RUBBISH, please remember to remove your rubbish from the island.
  • WOOD for the BBQ and fire pit are provided and must be used wisely. Please ask for advice if collecting wood yourselves & tidy up the fire area after use; ensuring the fire is extinguished safely. Use sea water with the bucket provided please.
  • WATER is limited on the island from collecting rainwater. Please bring your own drinking water from the mainland. If we have a surplus rainwater we will supply water for washing dishes, if we are in drought please use sea water.  
  • COMMUNICATIONS: Telstra is sometimes available at approx.100M above sea level. (Ring Ring rocks, above West Bay) or visit the Homestead Internet Cafe and offer a donation as it is privately funded by volunteers.
  • FACILITIES: There is a camp kitchen located in the A Frame for your use, equipped with crockery and cutlery. Please leave In a tidy state at all times and any help cleaning around the A Frame will be appreciated. If you are opening coconuts please put empty nuts on pile behind A Frame.
  • You are not permitted to camp anywhere else on Middle Percy Island.
  • Dogs are to be kept on leashes and under control at all times.
  • There is absolutely no hunting permitted on Middle Percy Island. 

CONTACT

Homestead at:

Email: Percyisland@gmail.com 

Percy Island on Marine ch: 73

Call the Homestead, Current Caretakers – Marty 0467 216 258 & Amina 0418 870 869

Call the Caretakers on leave – Paul 0449 089 381 & Carla 0401 333 831