Current Uses
Much of this area comes under the Capricornia Cays National Park with current usages including camping, permitted on four cays up to the following limits:
- North West Island 150 campers
- Lady Musgrave Island 50 campers
- Masthead Island 60 campers (30 from October to March)
- Tryon Island 30 campers. (currently closed)
The area also has many visits by both passing vessels cruising the Queensland cost and day trippers in fast jet catamarans (typically Lady Musgrave Island).
The area is also of significances as a fishery particularly for king prawns.
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