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Escarpments, undulating low hills, seasonal wetlands and patches of vine-thicket are some of the landscapes protected in Alwal National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (CYPAL).
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The Annan River forms the northern boundary of the park and is one of the largest river systems in the Cooktown area. The Yuku-Baja-Muliku Aboriginal people are the Traditional Owners of the park and have a long history of traditional use and occupation. They maintain their strong cultural ties to the land today. This national park has no facilities and no access.
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The scenic Auburn River flows through a steep-sided gorge, tumbling over massive, water-sculpted, salmon-coloured granite boulders. The gorge and river are the park’s most striking landscape features. The park protects a western hardwood forest, now uncommon in the area, and provides habitat for many plants and animals.
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An impressive trachyte plug from a long extinct volcano with dry rainforest on the lower slopes and emergent hoop pines at the summit.
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The islands feature outstanding rock formations and diverse landforms including shallow reefs, sand spits, beaches and dense rainforest-clad slopes. They also host important seabird rookeries.
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Rugged peaks, steep gorges, tumbling waterfalls, lush rainforest, varied wildlife, easy access, a colourful history and a range of recreational opportunities make this one of Queensland’s most popular national parks.
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Climbing the summit of Queensland's highest mountain offers a challenging way to explore part of the World Heritage-listed rainforest of the Bellenden Ker Range.
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Consisting of three sections this park protects parts of the Wenlock River corridor and supports significant riverine closed forests. To the south it conserves a regionally significant area of isolated laterite plateau with elevated melaleuca swamps. This plateau is a remnant of a once much larger plateau and is a prime example of geo-evolution within the region.
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This rugged national park features open eucalypt forest, rainforest and cascades along Stony Creek. Remnants of Brandon’s Sawmill can still be seen on West Bellthorpe Road. In dry weather conditions, roads within the park offer challenging four-wheel-driving experiences through picturesque scenery in the middle of the park.
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Undulating ranges surround basalt outcrops, basalt plains and seasonal swamps. Ironbark woodlands provide habitat for grey kangaroos, abundant birdlife and many other native animals.
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Rising high above the surrounding plains the park protects deep gorges, spectacular lookouts, scenic waterfalls and Ghungalu cultural sites.
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In Queensland’s Brigalow Belt, Blackwood National Park has a scenic landscape of rugged hills and gorges, stony ridges and alluvial flats. The park conserves several plant communities including the distinctive blackwood acacia community.
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Spectacular views from flat-topped mesas and plateaus, residual sandstone ranges, vast grassland plains and river flats provide the backdrop to a rich history at Bladensburg National Park.
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Blencoe Falls—one of the most stunning waterfalls in Australia—plunges 90m to the pool below, before cascading a further 230m to the bottom of Blencoe Gorge.
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Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land) encompasses Lawn Hill Gorge and the Riversleigh World Heritage Site, part of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh/Naracoorte) World Heritage Area. The emerald waters and lush vegetation of Lawn Hill Gorge form a beautiful oasis in the outback, attracting abundant wildlife and offering exceptional views, walks, canoeing and cultural sites.
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Rugged mountains rise abruptly from the wetlands, saltpans and mangrove forests of the coastal plain. Alligator Creek descends in a series of cascades, deep pools and waterfalls.
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Rugged peaks provide magnificent views to nearby islands, secluded bays and turquoise waters. This park protects Brampton and Carlisle islands and is a natural haven for diverse plants and animals.
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Bribie Island offers beautiful coastal scenery, low-key bush camping spots, popular boating and fishing areas in Pumicestone Passage, excellent birdwatching opportunities and spring wildflowers.
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The 48 islands of the Broad Sound group are extremely remote and largely undisturbed; making it a perfect haven for two of east Australia’s largest nesting populations of the vulnerable flatback turtle. The islands are scattered over a vast expanse of water from Shoalwater Bay to Sarina.
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Bromley (Ampulin) National Park (CYPAL) and Bromley (Kaanichi) National Park (CYPAL) is part of an extensive living cultural landscape that is rich in traditional and contemporary cultural significance for Traditional Owners.
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These small, tropical islands protect nesting and roosting seabirds and shorebirds and their habitat. Access onto North, Middle and Tween islands is prohibited. The fringing reefs around the islands offer excellent snorkelling opportunities.
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Rugged, high country in the Many Peaks, Dawes and Bobby Ranges is protected in Bulburin National Park—Mount Boreen Borreen is the highest point. Experience the largest subtropical rainforest remnant in central Queensland.
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Bulleringa National Park is a remote park that protects a unique assemblage of vegetation communities and wildlife. It is undeveloped with no public access.
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Rainforest-clad peaks shelter the largest stand of ancient bunya pines in the world. Discover cool mountains, rainforests and waterfalls, unique range-top grasslands, panoramic views, colourful birdlife and enthralling stories of times long ago.
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A wild, natural headland in the heart of the Gold Coast offers walks along the rocky foreshore and through rainforest, and the chance to see whales in spring and sea-eagles soaring along the coast.
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Flowering heaths, quiet beaches and abundant wildlife make this park a place to retreat and relax. Several walking tracks provide excellent opportunities to explore diverse coastal habitats.
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Outstanding coastal scenery, massive sand dunes, rugged pinnacles and remote camping opportunities are highlights of a visit to Byfield National Park and Byfield Conservation Park.
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Towering cliffs, ancient caves and sheltered gorges are highlights of this park. The park protects a valuable remnant of the Brigalow Belt, First Nations people’s art sites and varied habitats for wildlife. Short walks allow visitors to experience the natural sandstone features, quiet pools and dry rainforests.
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This ruggedly scenic park includes rainforest, eucalypt forest, beaches, rocky headlands covered in hoop pines, and volcanic rock formations. Visitors can camp, bushwalk and relax in a day use area. The Great Barrier Reef Coast Marnie Park adjoins the national park.
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Rugged yet beautiful, Cape Melville National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal land (CYPAL)) features the rocky headlands of Cape Melville, impressive granite boulders of the Melville Range, sandy beaches of Bathurst Bay, sandstone escarpments and inland dunes.
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Ruggedly beautiful, this park is home to the distinctive 344 m Mount Funnel and includes rocky headlands, a range of lowland vegetation, and beaches adjoining the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
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Flanked by sandy beaches, an imposing granite headland dominates the Cape Upstart landscape. An important meeting place—Cape Upstart National Park holds deep cultural significance to the Juru People.
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Coastal volcanic headlands with intriguing rock formations, scenic lookouts and a variety of short walks through diverse plant communities along the coast are highlights of a visit to Capricorn Coast National Park.
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The cays’ stunning white beaches and coral reefs will leave a lasting impression. Their exceptional beauty and biological diversity make them internationally significant.
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Hidden in the rugged ranges of Queensland's central highlands, Carnarvon Gorge features towering sandstone cliffs, vibrantly coloured side gorges, diverse flora and fauna and Aboriginal rock art.
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Towering granite cliffs flank two large granite outcrops, Mount Castle Tower and Mount Stanley—the highest peak on the Many Peaks Range.
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Featuring spectacular limestone caves, small galleries of Aboriginal rock art, jagged limestone outcrops and an historically significant mining site, this park is rich in natural and cultural heritage.
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The islands are an important breeding and roosting habitat for a number of birds including seabirds. Fringing coral reefs and extensive seagrass beds offshore contribute to the conservation importance of these islands. To protect nesting birds, going ashore on these islands is to be avoided.
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This park features iconic Bicton Hill, where visitors can experience tropical lowland rainforest, spectacular coastal views over Bingil Bay and the Family Islands, and birdwatching opportunities.
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Rising 200m above a broad cultivated valley, is an extinct volcano, Mount Le Brun, which contains two large craters which occasionally fill with shallow lakes. Formed more than 600,000 years ago, the mountain is one of the youngest volcanic formations in Australia.
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In the rugged Conondale Range are some of Queensland's most popular and picturesque forests. Luxuriant rainforests, tall eucalypt forest, waterfalls, boulder-strewn creeks and spectacular scenery make this area well worth a visit.
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Get away from it all in a visit to this peaceful park with its rainforest-clad hills, secluded beaches and panoramic outlooks over the scenic Whitsunday area.
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Cooloola offers something for all visitors. Four-wheel drive past towering coastal sand cliffs and coloured sands, fish straight from the ocean, canoe on tranquil waterways, hike through rainforest remnants and across vast sandblows and camp among blooming wildflowers.
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Crater Lakes National Park comprises 2 separate sections—Lake Barrine and Lake Eacham. Both sections protect clear, blue crater lakes surrounded by cool rainforest. At Lake Barrine a walking track, giant bull kauri pine trees and privately-owned teahouse and boat cruises make it a popular stop for visitors. Lake Eacham, a favourite of locals and visitors alike, offers swimming, birdwatching, picnic areas and shady walking tracks.
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After good rain, water tumbles through eucalypt forest along a series of boulder-strewn cascades, before plunging 20m over Crows Nest Falls into a waterhole surrounded by steep, granite cliffs.
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An important floodplain in the Murray-Darling Basin, Aboriginal cultural sites and diverse woodland vegetation are preserved in Culgoa Floodplain National Park.
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Red sandplains and mulga scrubs beside long, dusty roads give little hint to the lakes, rivers and wetlands that make Currawinya one of Australia’s most important inland waterbird habitats. Lake Wyara and Lake Numalla are an important feature of the park which also protects thousands of years of Aboriginal cultural heritage and 19th and 20th century pastoral history as well as threatened wildlife.
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This park protects endangered mabi forest and a large green fig tree Ficus virens. The formation of this fig tree is unique; its extensive aerial roots drop 15m to the forest floor and form a ‘curtain’.
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A large island with wind-sheared scrublands, diverse birdlife and pristine beaches, Curtis Island remains one of the hidden secrets of central Queensland.
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Discover remote gorges, sheltered pockets of subtropical rainforest, expanses of eucalypt woodland and spectacular views to Moreton Bay, all within 1.5hr drive of Brisbane.
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Daintree National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (CYPAL) is comprised of two sections—Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. The crystal-clear waters of the Mossman River cascade over granite boulders in Mossman Gorge while Cape Tribulation features rainforest-clad mountains that sweep down to long sandy beaches.
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Following the route of an historic road, this track crosses the Cardwell Range at Dalrymple Gap, winding through forests and across beautiful streams in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
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Ancient lava flows, fossilised limestone and the Burdekin River are highlights here, with the site of the former Dalrymple township, one of the first inland settlements in northern Australia.
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Crater lakes, huge strangler figs, rainforest walks, lakeside camping areas and places of important local history are some of the interesting features along the 28km Danbulla Road.
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Granite outcrops, open eucalypt woodland and clear, flowing streams are the striking features of these parks and this reserve.
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Dawes National Park provides habitat for many endangered and vulnerable plants and animals and features Heritage-listed historic mining remnants, including chimneys built in the early 1900s.
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This park protects sandy beaches, diverse coastal lowland vegetation and the catchment of near-pristine Deepwater Creek, one of Queensland’s few remaining undisturbed coastal freshwater streams.
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This park supports significant numbers of roosting and nesting seabirds and is one of the largest nesting sites of hawksbill turtles within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
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From abundant waterholes, wetlands and river channels to sand dunes, grass plains, and weathered sandstone ranges, this impressive park is a haven for waterbirds in an arid region.
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The Traditional Owners of Djiru National Park, the Djiru Aboriginal people, welcome you to their country and ask that you respect their special place.
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Overlooking the scenic Whitsunday Islands this a large coastal park lies north of Airlie Beach. The park provides vital habitat for the endangered Proserpine rock wallaby, fringing reefs just offshore are protected in marine parks.
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A historic railway tunnel built in 1891, a bat colony (seasonally roosting), eucalypt forests and riparian areas with flooded gums, cabbage tree palms and rainforest plants feature here.
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Endeavour River National Park contains coastal dunes, freshwater wetlands and parts of the catchment and estuary of the Endeavour River. Mangrove forests, heathlands and tropical woodlands are also protected in the park.
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Located on the western confluence of the Alice and Mitchell rivers, the park protects floodplains clad in bloodwood, box and paperbark woodlands, interspersed with creeks, waterholes and wetlands.
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One of the most important wetlands in the Wet Tropics, Eubenangee Swamp is a birdwatchers’ paradise with over 200 species recorded.
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High above the surrounding plains, this mist-shrouded and forest-clad mountain refuge is one of Queensland’s most ecologically diverse parks with 860 plant species and a wonderful variety of wildlife.
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Lieutenant James Cook, with botanist Joseph Banks, made his first landing in Queensland on this picturesque coastline. The park is botanically diverse and protects mangroves, coastal vine thickets and littoral rainforest.
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Rugged gorges with sandstone cliffs up to 100m high, spectacular views of the Carnarvon ranges, and colourful wildflowers in late winter and spring, are highlights of this rugged outback park, which includes Robinson Gorge, Lonesome and Beilba sections.
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A chain of scenic continental islands, close to the Wet Tropics coast near Mission Beach. Clad in lush rainforest and woodlands and surrounded by coral reefs, tidal flats and sandy beaches, the islands were home to the original ‘beachcomber’, E.J. Banfield.
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Estuarine wetlands, providing important fisheries and waterbird habitats, cover most of the park.
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Fitzroy Island National Park is rugged with diverse landscapes featuring granite outcrops, open woodlands, rainforest, mangroves and coral beaches.
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Rugged yet attractive, the remote islands of Flinders Group National Park (CYPAL) share their geology with the spectacular Cape Melville on the mainland, and contain some of Australia's most significant Aboriginal cultural sites.
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A birdwatcher’s delight, Forest Den protects Mitchell grass plains and black gidgee woodlands. Majestic river red gums and coolibahs line waterholes, and provide a refuge in dry times.
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Fort Lytton is an important historic site. Built in 1881 and used for the defence of Brisbane until the end of the Second World War, it is a pentagonal fortress concealed behind grassy embankments.
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This national park features ancient and recent volcanic flows, open grassy woodland, the headwaters of several creeks, and a near-threatened, isolated pocket of semi-evergreen vine-thicket.
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Surrounded by extensive fringing reefs, these five continental islands feature rocky outcrops, dense rainforest, mangroves and coastal vegetation, making them a haven for a variety of wildlife.
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Tall sand dunes, miles of sandy beaches, crystal clear creeks and lagoons, coastal heath, rocky headlands and abundant wildflowers make Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) a jewel in Moreton Bay.
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Girramay National Park has two accessible sections—Edmund Kennedy and Murray Falls. The wetlands, mangroves and coastal environments of Edmund Kennedy provide visitors with opportunities for birdwatching, a picnic by the sea or a walk to the beach. The clear waters of the Murray River cascade over boulders into rock pools in the picturesque camping and picnic spot of Murray Falls.
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Girraween, meaning ‘place of flowers’, is a park of massive granite outcrops, large angular tors, and precariously balanced boulders. Spectacular wildflower displays splash colour among the granite in spring.
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Girringun National Park is comprised of 6 sections—Blencoe Falls, Dalrymple Gap walking track, Mount Fox, Princess Hills, Wairuna and Wallaman Falls.
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The craggy peaks of the Glass House Mountains tower above the surrounding landscape. They are so significant that they are listed on the Queensland and National Heritage Register as a landscape of national significance.
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Seclusion, beaches, rainforest and reefs are just some of the attractions of this scenic group of islands. Endangered rock-wallabies live on Gloucester Island, the largest in the group.
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The Goldfield trail follows a 19km historic path through the rainforest of Wooroonooran National Park. It crosses numerous picturesque creeks and climbs over a low saddle between Queensland’s two highest peaks, Bartle Frere and Bellenden Ker.
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Goldsborough Valley’s lush lowland rainforest and the picturesque Mulgrave River offer opportunities for canoeing, mountain biking, walking and camping in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
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A peaceful bush retreat with tall hoop pines emerging above vine scrub and dry vine thicket. A great location for a picnic and to enjoy bird watching, butterflies and other native wildlife.
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Home to many rare and threatened species, the remote and hilly Goodedulla National Park provides pleasant picturesque camping along the banks of Melaleuca Creek.
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A tropical island off Cardwell, Goold Island is a tall, forested hill with granite outcrops, eucalypt woodlands and sandy beaches. Camping on the island and boating nearby are popular activities.
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This national park protects 35,200ha of land containing the Great Basalt Wall, a geological formation of the Toomba basalt flow. The park is not accessible to the public.
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This small rainforest-clad coral cay is surrounded by coral reefs. It is one of the most accessible and popular islands on the Great Barrier Reef.
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This 1083 ha national park is a mosaic of sclerophyll and rainforest vegetation and protects part of the green backdrop of Cairns and the Mulgrave River valley. There is no public access and no facilities.
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This national park protects a range of wetlands including estuarine areas, freshwater swamps, saltmarshes and sand dunes. Halifax Bay wetlands are recognised as nursery grounds for a wide range of estuary fish such as barramundi, mangrove jack, grunter and salmon.
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A birdwatcher's delight, this swamp is a valuable refuge for resident and migratory birds. Enjoy the birds and views from the two-storey bird hide.
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Hell Hole Waterhole, with its steep rocky banks and cascades that run after heavy rainfall, is the largest of several rock pools and seasonal waterholes that provide welcome relief in a harsh, arid landscape. Rugged gorges rimmed by cliff faces at the edge of stony tablelands lead to open, gently undulating plains. Wildflowers blossom in stunning seasonal displays after rain.
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Endangered wet sclerophyll forest, open forest and high altitude rainforest are protected in these parks, forest and reserve. Ride the trails of the Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park, walk to the summit of Mount Baldy, drive the Herberton Range ridge road or ride horses through the conservation park. The area is home to many unique animals and plants and parts are protected in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
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Traditional homelands of the Bandjin and Girramay people, this place is known as Munamudanamy. The island’s cloud-covered mountains support fragile heath vegetation. Rainforest and eucalypt forest descend to a mangrove-lined channel in the west with bays, beaches and rocky headlands along the east coast.
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This isolated Great Barrier Reef island is a major nesting area for turtles and birds. Highlights include rocky escarpments, fringing reef and secluded beaches.
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Dramatic cliffs, peaks and spires punctuate views of a vast dry landscape formed millions of years ago. The park protects open woodland, brigalow and key fossil locations.
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A delight for birdwatchers and fishers, these tropical islands provide a haven for nature lovers. Share a secluded campsite with birds or head out on the water to enjoy the marine life.
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Protecting dense mulga woodlands and seven macropod species, Idalia’s craggy escarpments emerge from dense mulga woodland to give breathtaking views.
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A maze of gorges, sandstone outcrops and striking rock formations, this park protects many rare and threatened plant species. Gorge Creek, a tributary of the Dawson River, flows through the park.
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This vast, remote wilderness, encompassing much of the catchment of the Jardine River, is rich in Aboriginal and European cultural heritage.
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Josephine Falls is a scenic waterfall fed by rains falling on Queensland’s highest peak, Bartle Frere, which looms above this popular picnic area.
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Long beaches, dramatic coloured-sand cliffs, natural sandblows, rocky headlands and pristine freshwater lakes and streams are some of K'gari’s spectacular natural features.
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Queensland's second jointly-managed national park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal land) protects the McIlwraith range and features spectacular escarpments, gorges, waterfalls and forests.
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More than 30km of remote sandstone escarpments and plateaus dominate the skyline at Ka Ka Mundi.
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An imposing mountain range of massive granite boulders, home to unique wildlife and rich in Aboriginal culture.
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Secluded beaches, crystal-clear waters, plunging cliffs and diverse plant communities are some of the attractions of Keppel Bay Islands National Park and Keppel Bay Islands National Park (Scientific).
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Rugged mountain scenery, lush tropical rainforest and open eucalypt forests are protected in Kirrama National Park, which forms part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
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Kondalilla National Park is located 103km north of Brisbane in Queensland. Information includes access, features, camping and accommodation, facilities, walking and recreation opportunities, natural environment, safety and alerts.
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Endangered wet schlerophyll forest, dry forest and upland rainforest surrounding Koombooloomba Dam are protected in these parks and are part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area.
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Standing above surrounding farmlands, the sandstone escarpments, gorges, creeks and waterfalls of Kroombit Tops provide a cool retreat. Explore and discover wildlife within a mosaic of forests including woodlands, rainforests and scrublands. See a WWII bomber crash site and learn about the plane and its crew.
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The pyramid-shaped Black Mountain towers over tropical rainforest and open eucalypt forest, on the western slopes of the Macalister Range.
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Lowland coastal vegetation, including mesophyll vine forest, has been preserved within these parks. While there is no public access to the national park, there is a short interpretive walk through the conservation park.
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Long sweeping beaches, rocky outcrops, the largest area of lowland tropical rainforest in Australia and rugged, heath-covered ranges are features of this remote park.
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A string of salt and freshwater wetlands at Lake Bindegolly National Park form an important wildlife refuge in the arid zone. The park is home to more than 195 species of birds, 80 other kinds of animals and 300 species of plants, including the gnarled tree Acacia ammophila which is threatened with extinction.
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In 2008, Lama Lama National Park (CYPAL) became Queensland’s first jointly managed national park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land). Some of the park’s features include the Annie River, tall messmate woodlands, coastal plains, beach ridges, tidal flats, scattered sand dunes and coastal vine thickets.
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Lush rainforests, ancient trees, spectacular views, extensive walking tracks, exceptional ecological importance and natural beauty make this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area an outstanding place to visit.
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The emerald waters and lush vegetation of Lawn Hill Gorge form a beautiful oasis in the outback, attracting abundant wildlife and offering exceptional views, walks, canoeing and cultural sites.
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Prolific birdlife, diverse plants and scenic walks feature strongly in this group of peaceful islands. The Ngaro Aboriginal people named Lindeman Island 'Yara-kimba', the place of snapper-bream fish.
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This group of six high islands lies midway between the coast and the outer barrier reef. Surrounded by coral reefs, the islands are fringed by mangroves and sandy beaches, and cloaked in grasslands, woodlands and wind-sheared heaths.
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Flooding rains and devastating drought are the norm here in the heart of 'boom and bust' country. Rain nourishes the plains and transforms parched channels into wetlands teeming with life.
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Lockyer National Park is home to a diverse range of plants and animals, including some vulnerable and near threatened species such as the Helidon ironbark, mountain guinea flower, brush-tailed rock-wallaby and black-breasted button-quail.
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These two small islands, dotted with large granite boulders and clad in low scrub and sheared heath, are part of a rich cultural landscape, with both Aboriginal cultural significance and European historical connections.
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This national park protects 5,563ha of important cassowary habitat and is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. There is no public access and there are no facilities.
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Surrounded by sparkling waters and a delight for boating enthusiasts, the islands provide many sheltered anchorages. Rocky headlands and bays of pearl-coloured beaches are the perfect backdrop for secluded island camping and exploration.
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Rocky granite headlands and towering hoop pines stand sentinel over tranquil sandy bays on this rugged, mountainous island covered with open eucalypt woodlands and surrounded by coral reefs.
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Impressive mountain peaks, escarpments and ridges offer breathtaking views in this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, a home for rare and endangered wildlife and a popular bushwalking destination.
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This remote and beautiful coastal national park features rugged tropical rainforest hinterland and sea-sculpted headlands, fringed with expansive sandy beaches.
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Excellent vistas over the Obi Obi Valley and lush rainforest canopy are highlights for visitors to this small but significant remnant forest. A short walk through tall open forest and rainforest offers opportunities to view Mapleton Falls.
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Mountain scenery, numerous creeks, small waterfalls, rocky outcrops with expansive views, and diverse forests—rainforest, tall open blackbutt forest, scribbly gum forest, piccabeen palm groves, vine forest and shrubby woodland—feature in Mapleton National Park.
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The dark fissured bark and silver-grey foliage of mulga trees contrasts sharply against the deep red soils of Mariala National Park. This remote park conserves over 27,300ha of scarps, ranges and deeply weathered plains. Mulga vegetation dominates the park, supporting rare and threatened plants and animals.
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Sandstone cliff faces and headlands rising steeply from small sheltered beaches provide a dramatic backdrop to the blue waters of the surrounding fringing reef. Marpa National Park (CYPAL) is remote, providing an opportunity for nature-based activities such as birdwatching.
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An undisturbed stand of gidgee and brigalow scrub provides refuge for diverse birdlife.
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Michaelmas Cay is one of the most important bird nesting sites in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and the most significant around Cairns. Boating and snorkelling are also popular around Michaelmas and Upolu cays.
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In the rain shadow of the Great Dividing Range, dry open woodlands surround Big Millstream Falls, reputedly the widest single-drop falls in Australia. The park is rich in cultural and World War II history.
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Spectacular jagged peaks overshadow diverse habitats of grassland, open forests and hidden dry rainforest.
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Mitirinchi (Quoin) Island is a significant seabird breeding island with many species nesting year-round. It is one of only three recorded breeding sites for great frigate birds in the northern Great Barrier Reef and supports a significant nesting colony (over 5000 pairs) of black noddies.
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White sandy beaches, pockets of rainforest and pale blue waters make these picturesque inshore islands a wildlife refuge and a scenic retreat for nature lovers.
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These volcanic peaks are significant refuges for rare and vulnerable wildlife. Close to Brisbane yet rugged and relatively undeveloped, they are popular with experienced bushwalkers and climbers.
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Adjoining Mooloolah River, this park protects valuable remnants of coastal lowland habitat—rainforest, open eucalypt woodlands, melaleuca forests, wallum banksia woodlands, scribbly gum open forests, wallum heath and sedgelands.
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This remote park has dry, flat plains criss-crossed by seasonal watercourses and covered in open eucalypt, paperbark and acacia woodlands, and grasslands.
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Spectacular views of Rockhampton city, deeply incised valleys, dry rainforests, fleeting glimpses of forest inhabitants and feasting cockatoos feature strongly in a visit to Mount Archer National Park.
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Rugged mountain peaks rise above the surrounding landscape in this wild, beautiful Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area that is home to many rare animals, plant species and communities.
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Mount Colosseum is a prominent feature in the landscape. This steep granite peak rises to an elevation of 470m and is dotted with hoop pines towering over the dry rainforest below. Open forests with bloodwoods and ironbarks also grow in the park.
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Rising to 431m, rugged Mount Cook provides a scenic backdrop to Cooktown. Rainforest and tropical woodlands with a heath understorey cover the upper slopes and sheltered gullies.
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Mount Coolum’s impressive dome-shape rises 208m above the Sunshine Coast lowlands and provides spectacular 360 degree views of the coast and hinterland. The summit supports montane heath—a plant community, with rare and threatened species, that only grows at two locations on the Sunshine Coast.
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Limestone outcrops, decorated caves, rare bats and dry rainforest patches are now protected in a national park that once was the site of Australia’s longest running conservation battle.
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Rising above surrounding eucalypt woodlands, the conical Mount Fox is an ancient volcano with a large crater. Interesting geological features include large volcanic boulders known as fusiform bombs.
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A deep, cylindrical volcanic pipe with a lake at the bottom is an awe-inspiring feature of this national park. Several different forest types, within a small area, are home to a remarkable diversity of possums.
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A 28km, four-wheel drive only, road winds through rainforest that is a treasure trove of endemic plants and animals.
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Sculpted sandstone outcrops, spectacular views from the highest plateau in Queensland and highly significant Aboriginal rock art sites are found in this remote section of Carnarvon National Park.
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Mount Walsh National Park is a rugged park with spectacular exposed granite outcrops and cliffs, and Mount Walsh is a prominent landmark in the Biggenden area.
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Situated on the Mudlo Range, Mudlo National Park protects one of the area's few remaining stands of native hoop pine vineforest. The park is notable for the splendour of its vegetation.
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Enjoy the rich colours of this big dune country with its red sands, ironstone pebbles, grey-green spinifex and clear blue skies. Camp under the stars in Queensland’s largest national park.
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Visit a Queensland icon and favourite getaway—Minjerribah—and explore places of incredible conservation value, including sand dunes, wetlands, endangered heathlands and freshwater lakes.
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Explore dry rainforest and open eucalypt forests on a scenic bushwalk or horseride, or cycle along one of the designated mountain bike trails. This largely undeveloped sanctuary in the Gold Coast hinterland forms a green backdrop to the township of Nerang.
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Pearl-coloured beaches, exposed rocky headlands, open woodlands and dense rainforest—all surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef’s sparkling turquoise waters.
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Noosa National Park features the spectacular coastal scenery of Noosa Headland, and nearby areas around Lake Weyba, Peregian and Coolum. Surrounded by development, this park is a wildlife sanctuary, protecting beautiful stands of eucalypt forest, woodland, melaleuca wetland, colourful wallum heathland and pockets of dense vine-strewn rainforest.
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Conserving remnants of endangered bonewood scrub and the vulnerable ooline tree, Nuga Nuga National Park is part of an island of unique and varied vegetation in a heavily cleared landscape.
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Information about Olkola National Park (CYPAL), how and when to visit, how to stay safe and its management in partnership with the Olkola People.
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Part of the Palm group of islands and within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, Orpheus Island offers secluded, sheltered bays, spectacular fringing reefs and interesting geology.
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Formerly known as Mungkan Kandju National Park, this large park stretches from the McIlwraith Range foothills, between the Archer and Coen rivers, and features open eucalypt woodlands, melaleuca swamps and a variety of rainforest types.
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Palmerston, renowned for lush rainforest, scenic views, steep gorges and cascading waterfalls, offers opportunities for picnicking, camping and bushwalking in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
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Paluma Range National Park, the southern gateway for the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, is comprised of 2 sections. The northern section features Jourama Falls—a picturesque waterfall framed by rainforest. To the south, rainforest-cloaked Mount Spec rises nearly 1000m above the Big Crystal Creek floodplain. Both areas offer a range of recreational opportunities.
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The five islands of the Piper group are low, vegetated cays and home to one of the largest breeding and roosting populations of the black noddy in Queensland. The islands are also a nationally important nesting area for the vulnerable hawksbill turtle.
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Explore the open eucalypt forest on a scenic bushwalk, horseride or cycle along one of the shared trails. Discover views from atop rugged sandstone outcrops. Spectacular wildflower displays sprinkle colour throughout the forest from late winter to early spring.
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Low-lying coastal plains and two small islands in the Great Sandy Strait are protected in this park. These areas provide an ideal habitat for a variety of shorebirds including threatened eastern curlew and endangered little tern.
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Towering cliffs of coloured sandstone, pockets of vine forest and deep permanent waterholes along Porcupine Creek contrast strikingly with the savanna plains surrounding Porcupine Gorge.
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In 1770, when Lieutenant James Cook landed on this island, he named it Possession Island, and ‘hoisted English colours’, taking possession of the east coast of Australia in the name of King George III of England.
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The spectacular Herbert River plunges over a rockface to form Herbert River Falls, just on the edge of the park.
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The world’s largest known rookery for the vulnerable green turtle and the most significant seabird rookery in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Raine Island is a culturally sacred landscape and is a significant place for the Wuthathi People and Meriam Nation (Ugar, Mer, Erub) People and is not accessible to the public.
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Discover towering trees, palm groves, trickling streams and amazing birdlife in the best remaining example of the rainforest that originally covered this part of the Great Dividing Range.
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Repulse Islands National Park protects a small group of three islands overlooking the Lindeman group and the rugged Conway Range.
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A seasonal closure is currently in place for Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL). Access to the park is prohibited and on-the-spot fines apply. Please monitor park alerts to keep up-to-date with the latest information on reopening dates. Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal land) (CYPAL) has a rich and diverse landscape. In the north grasslands and woodlands, wetlands, coastal estuaries, mangroves and mudflats are prominent. In the south, sandstone hills and escarpments dominate the landscape.
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Riversleigh’s ancient landscape, part of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage Area, is one of the top 10 fossil sites in the world.
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Spectacular rugged country featuring the wide Gilbert River and boasting a diversity of landscapes, ecosystems and cultural heritage sites.
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This small coastal park in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area protects lowland rainforest, paperbark swamps and mangroves, near the estuary of the Russell and Mulgrave rivers.
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Crystal clear springs add more than ten million litres of water a day to peaceful Louisa Creek and the Nogoa River as they meander beneath a backdrop of rocky sandstone crags and spires.
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The Scenic Rim Trail is a 47km, 4-day hike for experienced bushwalkers through World Heritage-listed Main Range National Park. Find out where the trail goes, where to get camping permits and what you will discover along the way.
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Long sandy beaches and exposed rocky headlands complement low, open woodlands with an understorey of wattle and grasstree.
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This high continental island is popular for camping, birdwatching and small boat fishing. Lush forests, mangroves and coastal vegetation support a variety of bird species.
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Rugged headlands, eucalypt forest, dry rainforest and rolling grasslands give way to long, sandy beaches and fringing reef. Flatback and green turtles nest on the many beaches and a small population of koalas inhabit St Bees Island.
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Situated at the southern end of Queensland’s Moreton Bay Marine Park, these five islands offer marvellous opportunities for secluded day trips away from the crowds.
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Brigalow-belah forest remnants are conserved in this park on the western Darling Downs. Few intact examples of this vegetation type remain on the Downs. Cypress pine, poplar box, wilga bush, false sandalwood, western teatree and other plant species common throughout the semi-arid lands are all found in the park.
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Spectacular waterfalls, lush rainforest, ancient trees, impressive views, exceptional ecological importance and natural beauty makes Springbrook an outstanding place to visit. Springbrook National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, one of Queensland’s five World Heritage properties and part of the World Heritage Family.
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This picturesque island in Moreton Bay has a turbulent history as the site of Queensland's first penal settlement. Tour the stone ruins for fascinating insights into 19th century life.
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Sundown is a rugged wilderness area of spectacular sharp ridges and steep-sided gorges. The Severn River and its tributaries, woodland birds and remains of pastoral and mining heritage can be discovered via maintained walking tracks, challenging remote walks or the four-wheel-drive (4WD) track.
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The Tully River plunges down the Cardwell Range, through a densely forested gorge.
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Within an hour's drive of Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Tamborine National Park offers glimpses of the Pacific Ocean and Gold Coast skyline to the east and national parks of the Scenic Rim to the west.
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A Moreton Bay island with beautiful beaches, significant cultural heritage values and natural conservation values, both terrestrial and marine. Important historic features include remnants of a quarantine station and a multiracial lazaret.
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Rainforest, open eucalypt forest and remnants of wallum heath between Noosa and Cooroy are protected in this hilly subtropical forest. Mount Tinbeerwah (265m above sea level) is a small volcanic plug remnant of volcanic activity some 27 million years ago. The mountain provides spectacular views over the coastal lowlands and to the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
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The Palms National Park protects a small remnant of palm-filled subtropical rainforest and vine forest in a spring-fed gully in the headwaters of the Brisbane River. Birds, frogs, bats and other wildlife can be seen or heard when you picnic or take a short rainforest stroll.
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For the Bandjin and Girramay people, this rugged island has cloud-covered mountains, fragile heath vegetation, lush rainforest, tall eucalypt forest and mangrove fringes is known as Munamudanamy. The Thorsborne Trail explores the eastern side of the island.
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Dense, green vegetation is highlighted against a backdrop of clear, blue, open waters, blue-green reef flats and near-white sandy beaches. This remote group of islands allows visitors to engage in nature-based activities, such as birdwatching and camping.
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Situated in the heart of the mulga lands, Thrushton National Park conserves a remnant of original vegetation within an area of extensive clearing. Gazetted in 1990, the park consists of flat, sandy plains and levees containing large stands of mulga and areas of spinifex with scattered ironbark, cypress pine and kurrajong. Neabul Creek, which flows through the park, is lined with river red gums and coolibahs.
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In semi-arid, south-western Queensland, Tregole National Park straddles the boundary between two of the state’s natural regions, the brigalow belt and the mulga lands.
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Mount Cooroora, at 439m, is a prominent feature of the park. Its distinctive shape is visible from many locations on the Sunshine Coast. Tall open forest, woodlands and montane heath plant communities are protected here.
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Endangered wet sclerophyll forest, lush upland rainforest, clear mountain streams and tumbling waterfalls are protected in this park—one of the wettest areas in Queensland and part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
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The Tully River plunges down the Cardwell Range, through a densely forested gorge. Part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Tully Gorge National Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities including camping, picnicking in pleasant surroundings, challenging hikes and spectacular views.
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The Tully River plunges down the Cardwell Range, through a densely forested gorge, part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Tully Gorge National Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities including camping, picnicking, rafting and kayaking in pleasant surroundings, challenging hikes and spectacular views.
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Turtle Group National Park is a remote group of islands where visitors can engage in nature-based activities, such as birdwatching and camping, in a natural, undeveloped setting.
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This national park contains the remains of one of the earth’s longest flows of lava originating from a single volcano. Caves within this lava tube system are fertile pockets in which rainforest plant and animal species thrive.
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One of the largest remaining areas of eucalypt forest in the coastal lowlands near Brisbane, this park and other forest remnants in the region are important habitat for koalas and other wildlife.
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The wide plain carved out by the Burdekin River has abundant waterholes and lagoons, seasonally attracting a rich diversity of water birds.
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The highest, permanent, single-drop waterfall in Australia, Wallaman Falls is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, home to some of the oldest rainforests on earth and many endangered plants and animals.
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Golden-green spinifex, white-barked ghost gums and red sand dunes colour the landscape of this park. Lined by river red gums, the Barcoo River winds through Mitchell grass plains and mulga woodlands.
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Spectacular white sandstone bluffs and gorges, brilliant wildflowers and exceptionally diverse habitats—ranging from lancewood forests to sand dunes—make this outback park truly unique.
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Whitehaven Beach is world famous for pure-white, silica sand and clear waters. Stunning views, secluded beaches, fringing reefs and distinctive hoop pines complete the spectacular island picture.
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Wild Cattle Island National Park is easily accessible from the mainland and offers a relaxed and remote island experience. It’s low vegetated islands, long sandy beach and rich estuaries are a quiet escape where visitors can enjoy picnicking, boating, fishing and wildlife watching.
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Wide expanses of Mitchell grass plains and spinifex woodland are protected in this park on the Barkly Tableland, a peaceful place for travellers to rest and ideal for seasonal birdwatching.
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Woody Island (Tooliewah) and Little Woody Island (Walangoora) lie in the Great Sandy Strait, between Fraser Island (K'gari) and Hervey Bay. These islands form an undeveloped section of Great Sandy National Park.
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Subtropical rainforest, tall wet sclerophyll forest and spectacular rocky creeks make Woondum National Park a popular spot for locals and visitors. Here, Woondum and Boulder Creeks join together in a series of picturesque rock pools.
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Wooroonooran National Park offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities. Walshs Pyramid provides a challenging hiking trail not far from Cairns, while Goldsborough Valley offers opportunities for canoeing, mountain biking, walking and camping. Josephine Falls features a cascading waterfall and the beginning of the trail up Queensland’s highest peak—Bartle Frere, while Palmerston (Doongan) is renowned for beautiful rainforest, wild rivers, steep gorges, cascading waterfalls and the Mamu Tropical Skywalk.
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Rugged, hilly country along the Woowoonga Range, clothed in open eucalypt forest and dry rainforest with towering hoop pines, is protected within Woowoonga National Park.
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The three islands of the Wuthara group are high continental islands surrounded by 120ha of fringing reefs. With sheltered bays and sandy beaches lying between steep, rocky headlands, the islands offer visitors a remote, nature-based experience.
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The Wuthathi (Shelburne Bay) National Park (CYPAL) is part of an extensive living cultural landscape, rich in traditional and contemporary cultural significance for Traditional Owners.
