Lime Pocket camping area

Lime Pocket camping area is a six-site, boat-only camp on the western shore of Bribie Island, facing Pumicestone Passage and the Glass House Mountains. It suits self-contained tent campers who want fishing, paddling and a relatively sheltered anchorage—not travellers looking for road access or amenities. There are no toilets, taps, showers or bins.

The shoreline setting is also the main constraint. Very high tides can inundate the low-lying sites, and Queensland Parks closes the entire campground on forecast dates.

Sites and boat access#

All six sites are numbered, unpowered and suitable for tents only. The ground is a mix of sand, dirt and grass, so bring pegs that work across soft and firm patches. Check the dimensions and capacity of the exact site in the booking system; a site number does not guarantee room for a large shelter as well as every tent.

You cannot drive to Lime Pocket. The official campground page lists mainland boat ramps at Donnybrook, Toorbul, Coochin Creek, Golden Beach, Bells Creek and Sandstone Point, plus island ramps at Bellara and Bongaree. A relatively sheltered anchorage sits off camp, but wind, tide, vessel draft and loading still need proper planning. Slow down over seagrass beds to protect dugongs.

Plan the transfer from boat to site before loading. Camping water, a portable toilet and firewood add weight and bulk, while an afternoon breeze can make repeated landings awkward. Waterproof the permit, communications and sleeping gear separately. Leave enough capacity for rubbish and toilet waste on the return trip rather than using every dry compartment for outward supplies.

Tides, current restrictions and safety#

Queensland Parks closes Lime Pocket during very high tides. At this guide's review on 16 September 2026, the tidal-inundation alert scheduled recurring booking restrictions through 13 December 2026. Check both the alert and marine forecast immediately before departure; a valid permit does not override a closure or make anchoring conditions safe.

Wear footwear when wading because estuarine stonefish occur in Pumicestone Passage. Keep food secured, supervise children at the water and carry a first-aid kit. Mobile coverage is poor, so download the permit and marine information before launching and carry appropriate emergency communications.

Facilities and packing list#

There are no facilities or drinking-water supply. Bring every litre needed for drinking and cooking, a portable enclosed toilet, toilet consumables, rubbish bags, insect repellent and a fuel stove. Carry all waste back to the mainland.

Fire rings are provided, but fires are permitted only when no fire ban or prohibition applies. Bring clean, milled firewood; collecting bush wood is illegal. A fuel stove is the dependable option. Generators and domestic animals are not permitted.

What campers say#

Direct, recent Lime Pocket reviews are sparse. Public Bribie Island guides consistently frame it as the small, boat-in choice for fishing and water views rather than a serviced family campground. A Hipcamp park overview singles out Lime Pocket for fishing, while a local Bribie camping guide reinforces the absence of toilets, water and bins.

A public kayak-camping discussion from the same western Bribie shoreline reports thick midges and mosquitoes around dusk. That account concerns nearby Mission Point rather than Lime Pocket, so treat it as a regional warning, not Lime-specific consensus. Insect repellent, covered clothing and a screened sleeping setup are prudent.

Booking and arrival#

Book through the Queensland Parks booking service. Check-in is after 2pm and check-out is before 11am. Match arrival and departure to safe water and tide conditions rather than aiming only for those administrative times.

If the six sites are sold out, CampWatch can monitor supported cancellations. High-tide closures are safety restrictions, not ordinary sold-out inventory, so do not plan around a cancellation alert until Queensland Parks shows the site as bookable.