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.
Picturesque recreation areas surrounded by rainforest-edged creeks, rugged mountains, pine plantations and ancient cycads are highlights of a visit to Byfield State Forest.
Location
Approximately 70km north-east of Rockhampton
Welcome
Mayimbagu Darumbul nunthi.
Traditional Owners—the Darumbal people—welcome you to their country and ask that you respect and enjoy Byfield National Park, Byfield Conservation Park and Byfield State Forest.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Park facilities
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Lookout
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Caravan camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Boating
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseriding
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Trail bike riding
- Walking
-
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
-
Photo credit: © Bluedog Photography
-
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
-
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
-
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
-
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
-
Photo credit: Naomi Scott © Queensland Government
Highlights and announcements
-
Be inspired: 10 things you didn’t know about Byfield!
If the cruise scene is not your style and you’re not quite ready to hitch the caravan and swap stories with strangers over a cuppa, why not get lost in a wilderness so hidden, most Australians don’t even know it exists?
- Temporary closure of Byfield National Park and Byfield Conservation Park for pest animal management activities 9–15 July 2023
- Temporary closure of Venusta Circuit Walking Track 23 March to 1 July 2023
- Long term closure of walking tracks in Upper Stony Creek area 11 November 2021 to 8 November 2023
- Drive with care due to road hazards 13 January to 30 June 2023