Cape Melville National Park
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Tourism and Events Queensland
Tourism and Events Queensland
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Cape Melville National Park
Highlights
Cape Melville National Park is a rugged and beautiful wilderness with sandy beaches, granite boulders, and unique plants and animals you won’t find anywhere else! You can camp by the beach, explore sandy dunes, or take a walk to the Mahina monument, which tells the story of a historic pearling fleet disaster. It’s perfect for adventurous families who love nature!
Fun fact: The park is home to the rare foxtail palm, which grows only here!
Things to do
- Camping
- Four-wheel driving
- Walking
- Fishing
- Bird watching
More info & what's here
- Campsites
- Picnic area
- Lookouts
- Carpark
What You Need To know
Guidelines
- Always do some research before planning your journey. Visit the parks website for up to date information on the current conditions. Ensure to check for any updates relating to any warnings that may be issued for the area, and check for the opening and closing times.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- Leave nothing but footprints. Take nothing but memories.
Photo & content credits: Tourism and Events Queensland
Location
Getting to Cape Melville National Park
Address: Cape Melville National Park, Cooktown, Queensland
Email: qpws@des.qld.gov.au
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