A private island. World-class deer. Reef fishing. Your own crew. No crowds.
Round up a few mates and disappear to a place most hunters will never set foot on.
Marble Island sits 20 km off Queensland’s Capricorn Coast—reachable only by light aircraft—and once you land, it’s just you, the deer, and a thousand hectares of untouched coastline.
What makes Marble Island special
• Four species of deer
• Chital
• Rusa
• Sambar
• Fallow
• Exceptional land-based reef fishing
• Self-guided hunting with total freedom
• No crowds, no day-trippers, no pressure
Whether you’re chasing a trophy stag, loading up on meat animals, or filling esky after esky with reef species, this is the kind of trip that turns into a yearly tradition.
What to Expect
• Departure from Rockhampton via charter flight
• Scenic flight over the Duke Islands Group
• Meet-and-greet on arrival
• Firearm proficiency test
• Guided island orientation to get your bearings
Once on the island
• Self-guided hunting
• GPS pins and maps showing high deer activity areas
• Hunt, fish, and explore at your own pace
• Return to camp whenever you like
Evenings are spent:
• Cooking in the camp kitchen
• Eating well
• Sitting under a star-filled sky
• Listening to waves roll onto the beach
Trip Details
• Season: April–November (Tuesday–Friday only)
• Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
• Group size: Maximum 4
• Access: Fly-in only (charter flights included)
• Cargo allowance: Weight restrictions apply (advised on booking)
Beach Cottage Accommodation
All packages include
• Hamper with 3 meals per day
• All linen provided
• Refrigeration
• Camp kitchen access
Bring Your Own (No shops on the island)
• All drinks (including non-alcoholic)
• Toiletries
• Hunting gear
• Fishing gear
• Firearms, ammunition, or bow
• Bags / broccoli boxes for taking home venison and fish
• Reef boots (essential for land-based fishing)
Catering
Your personal hamper includes:
• BBQ meat pack
• Eggs, bacon, ham, corned meat
• Salad vegetables
• Bread / wraps
• Basic condiments:
• Coffee
• Tea
• Sugar
• Milk
• Oil
• Ice
• Special dietary requirements are not catered for
Hunting Inclusions & Fees
• 3 meat animals included
• Optional trophy stag of your choice — $1,500
• Species available:
• Chital
• Rusa
• Sambar
• Fallow
• Hunting is self-guided
• GPS pins provided for known deer hotspots
Fishing
• Fish the island’s:
• Beaches
• Rocky points
• Reef edges
• All fishing must comply with current Queensland size and bag limits
Requirements
• Hunting Agreement & Indemnity signed on arrival
• Current firearms licence
• Minimum calibre: .243 / 6mm
• Firearm proficiency test required:
• 3-shot group within 300 mm @ 200 m
• Bring your own firearms, ammo, bow, and fishing gear
• Cargo limits apply
• International hunters require a QLD Visitor’s Licence
• Must be physically fit
Booking & Payments
• $1,000 deposit required on booking
• Deposit forfeited if cancelled within 2 months of arrival
• Full payment due 2 months prior to arrival
