Inskip, Queensland

Inskip is a coastal locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.^[1] Inskip Point at the north of the locality is a vehicular gateway to Fraser Island (also known as K'Gari and Gari). In the , Inskip had a population of 22 people.^[2]

Geography

Inskip is a peninsula that separates Wide Bay and Tin Can Inlet from the Coral Sea. Inskip Point is its northernmost point (25.8127°S 153.0703°E)^[3][4] and is 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) south from the southern tip of 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.^[5]

Rainbow Beach airfield is within the locality (25.8525°S 153.0695°E).^[6]

History

Inskip Point Provisional School opened circa 1884 and closed circa 1893. It reopened circa 1895, closing permanently circa 1896.^[7]

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.^[8]

In September 2015, a large sinkhole opened up near Rainbow Beach, affecting campers along Inskip Point. Fishermen were the first to notice the shoreline quickly receding into the ocean around 10:30 pm. One witness described the opening of the sinkhole as "sounded like a thunder noise" while another said "it was amazing to see". 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.^[9][10]

Demographics

In the , Inskip had a population of 52 people.^[11]

In the , Inskip had a population of 22 people.^[2]

Education

There are no schools in Inskip. The nearest government primary school is Rainbow Beach State School in neighbouring Rainbow Beach to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Tin Can Bay State School (to Year 10) in Tin Can Bay to the south-west.^[5] For secondary schooling to Year 12, the nearest government secondary school is Gympie State High School in Gympie to the south-west.^[5]

Amenities

There is a barge/boat ramp with floating walkway at Bullock Point (25.8273°S 153.0544°E). It is managed by the Gympie Regional Council.^[12]

Attractions

Scenic helicopter flights operate from the airfield.^[13]

References

1. ^ Retrieved 29 May 2019.
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4. ^ Retrieved 25 November 2020.
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6. ^ "Heliports and landing grounds - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 22 October 2020. Archived 16 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
7. ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present, Version 1.01 ed., Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
8. ^ (27 June 2011) Georgia Waters.Sinkhole swallows south-east Queensland beach Archived 12 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine.
9. ^ "Sinkhole swallows car, caravan at campsite near Queensland's Rainbow Beach". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 27 September 2015. Archived 11 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
10. ^ Moore, Tony (2015-09-27). "Sinkhole swallows car and caravan at Inskip Point camp ground". Brisbane Times. Archived 10 September 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
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12. ^ "Recreational Boating Facilities Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived 22 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
13. ^ "Rainbow Beach Helicopters". Tourism & Events Queensland. Queensland Government. Retrieved 2023-09-29.