This vast, remote wilderness, encompassing much of the catchment of the Jardine River, is rich in Aboriginal and European cultural heritage.
Location
About 900km north of Cairns, on the tip of Cape York Peninsula.
Welcome
The Aboriginal Traditional Owners from the Atambaya, Angkamuthi, Yadhaykenu, Gudang and Wuthathi language and social groups welcome you to their country and ask that you respect their special place.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Park facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Park office
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Fishing
- Walking
Highlights and announcements
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Eliot Falls access, crossing Scrubby Creek
Access to Eliot Falls camping and day-use area is via the Overland Telegraph Track and involves crossing Scrubby Creek.
- Temporary partial closure: Eliot Falls boardwalk, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 18 April to 28 June 2024
- Temporary closure for aerial planned burning: North Jardine camping area, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 1–30 July 2024
- Temporary closure: camp site 4 Ussher Point camping area, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 14 October 2020 to 30 June 2024
- Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 9 September 2022 to 30 May 2024
- Safety advice: Scrubby Creek crossing into Eliot Falls camping and day-use area, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 23 December 2020 to 12 December 2024
- No access to Saad Point: adjacent to Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 27 July 2023 to 27 July 2024