Proposed renaming of Magnetic Island National Park
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (the department) is proposing to rename Magnetic Island National Park to Yunbenun National Park.
Yunbenun is the preferred name of the Wulgurukaba Traditional Owners of Magnetic Island National Park. It is important to note that this proposal relates to the National Park, not the name of the island itself.
The department is seeking comments from the public and interested groups about the proposed renaming. Comments on the proposed name change should be returned to:
NGBR@des.qld.gov.au
or
North Tropical Coast Management Unit
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships
Department of Environment, Science and Innovation
22 Hurst Street
Picnic Bay
Magnetic Island QLD 4819
Comments are to be received by 5pm on 19 April 2024.
For further information email NGBR@des.qld.gov.au.