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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.
Location
60-100km north-east of Gladstone
Park facilities
- No campfires
- Information centre
- Toilets
- Tent camping
- Fishing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
- Walking
- Nesting birds
- World Heritage
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Enjoy world-renowned coral reef diving around the cays. Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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Erskine Island is the most ecologically intact island of Capricornia Cays National Park. Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
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Wedge-tailed shearwaters raise their chicks on the islands between October and April. Photo credit: Graham Hemson © Queensland Government
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Seabirds, like this black noddy, visit Capricornia Cays National Park during the breeding season. Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
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Hermit crabs scavenge around your camp site at night. Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
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Admire scenic ocean views from your camp site on Lady Musgrave, North West and Mast Head islands. Photo credit: Collette Bagnato © Queensland Government
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Heron Island and the wreck of the HMAS Protector. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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Pull up on Wilson Island and spend the day snorkelling, diving, reef walking or just relaxing! Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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Heron Island has resort accommodation. Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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Luxuriate on pristine white island beaches. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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Snorkel the day away! Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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Walking tracks on Lady Musgrave and North West islands explore the pisonia forests. Photo credit: Collette Bagnato © Queensland Government
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Read about the national park on the signs on Lady Musgrave Island. Photo credit: Collette Bagnato © Queensland Government
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Stunning sunsets over the reef are yours to enjoy when you camp overnight. Photo credit: Andrew McDougall © Queensland Government
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You might see green turtle hatchlings between December and April. Photo credit: Collette Bagnato © Queensland Government
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The islands are important nesting sites for marine turtles. Photo credit: Graham Hemson © Queensland Government
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Pitch your tent in the shade of pisonia forests at Lady Musgrave and North West islands. Photo credit: David Watson © Queensland Government
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Marine life galore, so much reef to explore! Photo credit: Collette Bagnato © Queensland Government
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Dry out with a scenic stroll along the pristine beaches. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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There is so much to discover on the Great Barrier Reef. Photo credit: Collette Bagnato © Queensland Government
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Reach the island paradises by private boat, commercial vessel or seaplane. Photo credit: Collette Bagnato © Queensland Government
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Reef walking at low tide is a great way to explore the corals and marine life. Photo credit: Dean Boswell © Queensland Government
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Watching turtle hatchlings scurry down the beach is an unforgettable experience. Photo credit: Collette Bagnato © Queensland Government
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You're bound to meet some of the reef locals, like this loggerhead turtle. Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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Moored near North West Island at the end of a rainbow! Photo credit: Graham Hemson © Queensland Government
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Camp on your own coral cay within the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Photo credit: Collette Bagnato © Queensland Government
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Immerse yourself in a remote island paradise. Photo credit: Collette Bagnato © Queensland Government
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Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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Enjoy an easy walk in the shade of the pisonia trees. Photo credit: Collette Bagnato © Queensland Government
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Walk in the shade of the pisonia forest. Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
- Mast Head Island (and beach) and Erskine Island (and beach) Seasonal Closure 15 October 2020 to 2 April 2021
- North West Island and Lady Musgrave Island Seasonal camping closure 27 January to 2 April 2021
- Lady Musgrave Island, Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) Hazard 18 December 2020 to 18 December 2021
- Visitors to Great Barrier Reef reminded to be SharkSmart 14 October 2020 to 14 October 2021