Inskip, Queensland


Inskip is a coastal locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Inskip had a population of 52 people. Inskip Point at the north of the locality is a vehicular gateway to Fraser Island.

Geography

Inskip is a peninsula that separates the Wide Bay and Tin Can Inlet from the Coral Sea. At its northernmost point, Inskip is from Fraser Island, making it a major gateway to the island via vehicular barges. There are camping grounds in Inskip and two boat ramps, horse trails and other outdoor recreational facilities.

Sinkholes

In 2011, a large sinkhole consumed much of the beach at Inskip Point, with the hole size estimated at 100 m+ long and 50 m+ deep.
A large sinkhole opened up near Queensland's Rainbow Beach, affecting campers along Inskip Point in September 2015. Fishermen were the first to notice the shoreline quickly receding into the ocean around 10:30 pm, the Brisbane Times reports. Casey Hughes told ABC news it sounded like thunder as the sinkhole was opening. The sinkhole was 150 metres long, 50 metres wide and three metres deep. The sinkhole swallowed up one car, a caravan, a camper trailer and several tents. 140 people were evacuated from the campground, but no injuries were reported. Most of the campers were able to move their vehicles out of harm's way before their campsites were submerged in water.

Education

There are no schools in Inskip. The nearest primary school is in neighbouring Rainbow Beach and the nearest secondary school is in Gympie.