QuickCoast | Dunk Island Ferry | 9am - 4.50pm
The QuickCoast Dunk Island Ferry departs Mission Beach at 9am and returns at 4.50pm
Dunk Island is one of Australia’s most beautiful tropical island destinations and getting there on the ferry only takes 15 minutes. Travel from Mission Beach Clump Point over azure blue waters of the Coral Sea then sink your feet into the sand and enjoy this remarkable island for the day. Spend your day Bushwalking, snorkelling, swimming, or just relaxing under the Palm Trees.
Optional Picnic Lunch - Monday Tuesday & Wednesday only.
The QuickCoast vessel offers a Picnic Lunch with a soft drink. available to add as an optional extra when booking the tour.
- Large fresh wraps & tropical fruit
- Standard beverage of choice (soft drink, or juice)
- Conveniently packed picnic set for enjoying anywhere on the island
Dunk Island Spit Restaurant - Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Only
The Dunk Island Restaurant is open Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm (kitchen closes around 3pm). Please note, this is a cashless venue.
The menu changes daily, featuring fresh specials based on local produce. Expect a tasty mix of Mexican-inspired mains like tacos, burritos, and Mexican pizzas, plus lighter options such as salad bowls and fresh fish burgers. Sides include nachos, guacamole, and chilli garlic prawns, with a selection of ice creams and sorbets for dessert. Kids are covered too, with junior-friendly meals.
Drinks range from tropical cocktails and mocktails to wine, beer, smoothies, and barista-made coffee.
Optional Beach Shade Umbrella & 2 adjustable beach chairs
Yours for the day on Dunk island.
Crew sets up for you and then collects just before afternoon departure from Dunk Island.
Luggage allowance per ticket:
1 item of carry on luggage up to 5kg with a max linear dimension of 105cm.
Getting to Clump Point Marina
Walking - 30 Minutes walk from Mission Beach Visitor Centre
Driving - 5 Minutes drive from Mission Beach. Free parking available.
About the Ferry
QuickCoast is a spacious and comfortable fast catamaran with a capacity of 85+ day passengers.
Traveling with Children
Children between 4 and 14 years travel at half price.
Children under 4 travel at roughly 30% of the cost of an adult.
Times
The Quickcoast Dunk Island Ferry is currently operating 3-5 days a week (please check the booking form calendar).
Departs Mission Beach at 9am and returns at 4.50pm
- 8.45am | QuickCoast boarding commences at Clump Point
- 9.00am | QuickCoast departs Clump Point
- 9.30am | QuickCoast arrives Dunk Island
- 4.00pm | QuickCoast boarding at Dunk Island Jetty
- 4.30pm | QuickCoast departs Dunk Island
- 4:50pm | Disembark Clump Point
Dunk Island Attractions
The Sand Spit
The Sand Spit is a picturesque sand bar and one of the best places to swim on the island. The main pier at Brammo Bay is also a great place to swim and explore. The water is beautifully clear.
Muggy Muggy Beach
Take the winding track through the rainforest, coastal woodland, and mangroves to Muggy Muggy beach around the corner from the main resort beach on Brammo Bay. This is a quiet, secluded beach perfect for family swimming and snorkelling .
Circuit Walking Trail (3 Hours)
The three-hour Island Circuit trail. Starting at your beach-side drop off, hike up to the Mount Kootaloo summit (the top of the island) for panoramic views over the Family Islands. Continue on through Palm Valley and walk along Coconut Beach before going for a snorkel on the white sandy spit and coral reef around the main pier at Brammo Bay also a great place to swim and explore the jetty.
Mt Kootaloo
From the jetty, make a left and follow the beach until you reach the track signs leading to Muggy Muggy Beach and Mt Kootaloo.
The steep 7km-return track takes you through ancient fern forests and ironbark groves, past the rusty remains of a World War II radar station, to the island’s highest point with pinch-yourself panoramic views of the Family Group of Islands.
Instant Booking & Mobile Friendly Tickets
Check availability & book here to secure you spot. Pre-booking is essential. Please do not turn up on the day without a booking.
Reviews
Very friendly crew on the boat ride.
We were given a great lunch pack to take with us which we at towards the end of our 13km hike around the island. Awesome hike and the skipper of the boat was very informational and friendly as was his first mate.
Definitely a good day and finished with a swim in the ocean to call off before heading back.
We had a wonderful time!
I'mm so glad we did it.
Very friendly staff
Friendly, professional staff. Highly recommend a cocktail on the upper deck at the end of the trip. Delicious!
We scored a great day with only 7 on board, a whole day with the island pretty much to ourselves to explore and the ride over was great, the crew were very informative and welcoming, a well stocked bar if needed and an all round great experience. Will definitely go again
The Dunk Island Ferry departs Clump Point Marina at 9am.
Please check in at 8.45am for a 9am departure.
Getting to Clump Point Marina
Walking - 30 Minutes walk from Mission Beach Visitor Centre
Driving - 5 Minutes drive from Mission Beach. Free parking available.
