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Notable river spot · Cook Shire, Queensland

Stapleton Island

Stapleton Island is a river spot in Cook Shire, Queensland.

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Stapleton Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Stapleton Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Stapleton Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -14.31890, 144.85100. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Stapleton Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Stapleton Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Stapleton Island?

    Nearby: Turtle Group National Park (sanctuary, 68 km), Ingram Island (river spot, 14 km), Beanley Island (river spot, 16 km), Bewick Island (river spot, 17 km), Watson Island (river spot, 21 km), Noble Island (river spot, 28 km).

    Is Stapleton Island worth visiting?

    Stapleton Island is listed as a notable river spot in Queensland on Spotwander.