Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park Townsville

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Cape Pallarenda was once a quarantine station in the early 1900s and a strategic defence location in World War II. Visitors can walk and ride the Cape Pallarenda Trails to see the World War II structures on the Cape Pallarenda headland.

Location

10km north-east of Townsville

Welcome

The Gurambilbarra Wulgurukaba People welcome you to Wariganda (Cape Pallarenda) and ask that you respect and travel lightly through Country.

Learn moreGetting there

Park facilities

  • No campfires
  • European history
  • Lookout
  • No rubbish bins
  • Parking area
  • Picnic tables
  • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
  • No camping
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Walking

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