North Macushla day-use area
Take a break from a day on the water and head to this sheltered picnic area on the northern edge of Missionary Bay.
Accessible by
- Boat
Attraction facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
- Photo credit: Emma Schmidt ©Queensland Government
Pull up on the sandy beach and spread out your lunch on the table in the shade. Flanked by cool, green forest, the picnic area has endless views of the island’s coastline, surrounding islands and deep blue water.
This island park is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, famed for its superlative natural beauty, outstanding examples of reef ecosystem development, evolutionary history and amazing diversity.
Getting there and getting around
North Macushla day-use area is in Hinchinbrook Island National Park, 8km off the Queensland coast at Cardwell.
- The day-use area is on the north-east side of Hinchinbrook Island in Missionary Bay, south of Cape Richard, and can be reached by private or charter vessel launched from Cardwell or Lucinda.
Private vessel
- Visitors accessing the island by private vessel should obtain a copy of the Hinchinbrook plan of management 2004 (PDF, 1.74MB) for information on transit lanes and boat speeds to aid dugong and turtle conservation.
- Access to some areas of Hinchinbrook Island is weather and tide dependent and a good knowledge of the waters and potential hazards is essential.
- Check local tide tables and weather conditions at the Bureau of Meteorology before you set out.
- Read boat and fish with care for tips on boating and fishing safety and caring for parks. Zoning restrictions apply.
Wheelchair access
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Before you visit
Opening hours
North Macushla day-use area is open 24 hours a day
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Hinchinbrook Island safely.
- Thorsborne Trail camping area enhancement works 2–8 May 2024
- George Point camping area erosion 27 April 2023 to 27 April 2024