All walkers must book in advance before travelling to Whitsunday Island. No walk-ins are permitted.

Click the 'Make a Booking' button to start your booking. You will need to nominate your start date, as numbers are strictly limited to maintain a low-impact experience.

Please note: transfers, including name changes, are not permitted, so please ensure you have all walker names and required details ready at the time of booking.

Bookings for the Ngaro Track will open in November 2025 for departure dates beginning in late April 2026.

From April to October each year, the Ngaro Track operates during the dry season, when conditions are generally safer and more suitable for multi-day hiking. A maximum of 15 independent walkers can begin the track each day, and departure days alternate between independent walkers and guided trips - these do not operate on the same day. All independent walker departure dates are listed on this website and must be booked online.

Please note that all departures are subject to tides and weather conditions, and not every day will be operational.

Independent walker bookings are not available from November to March due to extreme seasonal conditions in the Whitsundays, including high heat, humidity, heavy rainfall, potential cyclones, and increased marine stinger risk. These conditions significantly increase the risk of heat-related illness, dehydration, and weather-related isolation, so the track is closed to independent walkers during this period for safety reasons.

Access is limited to a maximum of 15 walkers per day. This ensures quiet camps and minimal environmental impact.

Your booking includes:

Access to the 3-day / 2-night Ngaro Track

Tent platform and use of camp facilities

Access to the Ngaro Track navigation App

Access to toilets, communal shelters, and water tanks (treat before drinking)

Fees dedicated to maintaining the track and campsites

Transfers to and from Whitsunday Island are NOT included and must be arranged separately.

Each campsite includes:

Tent platforms for individual groups (up to 8 sites per camp)

Composting toilets

Sheltered communal areas for cooking and rest

Rainwater tanks (treatment required)

Interpretive signs sharing cultural and environmental stories

No fires are allowed - fuel stoves only. All rubbish must be carried out.

Walkers must be fully self-sufficient and prepared for remote conditions. You’ll need to carry all essential camping, cooking, and safety equipment for the duration of your walk, including:

A tent, sleeping mat, and sleeping bag suitable for tropical conditions

Food, cooking gear, and a fuel stove (open fires are not permitted)

A water purification method, as all water on the island must be treated before drinking

Navigation tools, a first aid kit, and a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

Sun protection, rain gear, and sturdy hiking footwear appropriate for wet and uneven terrain

Before you book, please read the Walker Safety, Preparation and Packing Guide carefully to ensure you are adequately equipped and understand the environmental conditions you may encounter.

Yes. The Ngaro Track is suitable only for experienced and prepared bushwalkers.

The route includes long, steep climbs, uneven surfaces, and remote conditions with minimal phone reception.

Walkers must be confident hiking independently for three days and camping self-sufficiently for two nights.

The walk is completed over three days and two nights:

Day 1: Whitehaven Beach to Camp 1, Bowarri yamba (Moon Camp) – 8.3 km, ~5 hrs

Day 2: Camp 1 to Camp 2, Dhula yamba (Tree Camp) – 10.8 km, ~7 hrs

Day 3: Camp 2 to Tongue Point – 12.8 km, ~8 hrs

Optional side trips lead to lookouts such as Bari dhili (Rock Eye) and Murmuru bari (Round Rock).

The Ngaro Track is graded mostly Grade 4 (hard) with some Grade 5 (very hard) sections. It is recommended only for fit, experienced bushwalkers capable of multi-day, independent treks.

Mobile phone reception on the Ngaro Track cannot be relied on. The signal is very weak. It may allow for some reception at some higher points but it should not be relied on in an emergency.

This is a remote track with minimal phone reception. Hazards include unfenced cliff edges, stinging trees, tropical insects, crocodiles, and marine stingers.

Walkers must carry emergency equipment such as a PLB and prepare for sudden tropical weather changes.

The Ngaro People are the Traditional Owners of the Whitsunday Islands. Their culture, knowledge of Country, and songlines are woven throughout the Ngaro Track.

Ngaro families helped supervise construction, named sites along the track, and created interpretive artworks and story poles to ensure their knowledge is shared respectfully.

The Ngaro Track is the first multi-day walk of its kind in the Whitsundays. It combines cultural storytelling with spectacular landscapes - from Whitehaven’s white sands and mangrove wetlands to rainforest ridges and Whitsunday Craig.

Purpose-built infrastructure ensures a low-impact adventure, allowing only 15 walkers per section per day.