Parks A to Z listing

These two small islands, dotted with large granite boulders and clad in low scrub and sheared heath, are part of a rich cultural landscape, with both Aboriginal cultural significance and…

This national park protects 5,563ha of important cassowary habitat and is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. There is no public access and there are no facilities.

Cool and cloudy rainforest, towering trees, dense palm groves, and dramatic cliffs, peaks and spires—experience all these on the 56km Mackay Highlands Great Walk.

Surrounded by sparkling waters and a delight for boating enthusiasts, the islands provide many sheltered anchorages. Rocky headlands and bays of pearl-coloured beaches are the perfect backdrop for secluded island…

Rocky granite headlands and towering hoop pines stand sentinel over tranquil sandy bays on this rugged, mountainous island covered with open eucalypt woodlands and surrounded by coral reefs.

Impressive mountain peaks, escarpments and ridges offer breathtaking views in this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, a home for rare and endangered wildlife and a popular bushwalking destination.

The perennial Malanda Falls tumble over basalt rock that was formed by an ancient lava flow. Learn about the Ngadjon-Jii culture as you walk in the surrounding rainforest.

This remote and beautiful coastal national park features rugged tropical rainforest hinterland and sea-sculpted headlands, fringed with expansive sandy beaches.

Excellent vistas over the Obi Obi Valley and lush rainforest canopy are highlights for visitors to this small but significant remnant forest. A short walk through tall open forest and…

Mountain scenery, numerous creeks, small waterfalls, rocky outcrops with expansive views, and diverse forests—rainforest, tall open blackbutt forest, scribbly gum forest, piccabeen palm groves, vine forest and shrubby woodland—feature in…

The dark fissured bark and silver-grey foliage of mulga trees contrasts sharply against the deep red soils of Mariala National Park. This remote park conserves over 27,300ha of scarps, ranges…

Sandstone cliff faces and headlands rising steeply from small sheltered beaches provide a dramatic backdrop to the blue waters of the surrounding fringing reef. Marpa National Park (CYPAL) is remote…

An undisturbed stand of gidgee and brigalow scrub provides refuge for diverse birdlife.

Nestled in the foothills of the Clarke Range, Mia Mia State Forest is mostly open eucalypt forest and protects a diverse array of wildlife.

Michaelmas Cay is one of the most important bird nesting sites in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and the most significant around Cairns. Boating and snorkelling are also…

In the rain shadow of the Great Dividing Range, dry open woodlands surround Big Millstream Falls, reputedly the widest single-drop falls in Australia. The park is rich in World War…

Spectacular jagged peaks overshadow diverse habitats of grassland, open forests and hidden dry rainforest.

The Minjerribah Recreation Area includes holiday parks and beach camping and driving areas on North Stradbroke Island.

A 130km network of short and long wilderness tracks takes visitors through pristine, high-altitude rainforest with crystal clear creeks, waterfalls and panoramic views. Some tracks are suitable only for bushwalkers…

Mitirinchi (Quoin) Island is a significant seabird breeding island with many species nesting year-round. It is one of only three recorded breeding sites for great frigate birds in the northern…

With peaceful open woodland and rocky ridges offering spectacular views to Brisbane City and Ipswich, this is a wonderful bush retreat for locals and visitors to enjoy.

White sandy beaches, pockets of rainforest and pale blue waters make these picturesque inshore islands a wildlife refuge and a scenic retreat for nature lovers.

Mon Repos Conservation Park is a quiet coastal oasis close to the city of Bundaberg. Here visitors can enjoy exploring the coastal environment along the beach, walking tracks and shared…

These volcanic peaks are significant refuges for rare and vulnerable wildlife. Close to Brisbane yet rugged and relatively undeveloped, they are popular with experienced bushwalkers and climbers.

Adjoining Mooloolah River, this park protects valuable remnants of coastal lowland habitat—rainforest, open eucalypt woodlands, melaleuca forests, wallum banksia woodlands, scribbly gum open forests, wallum heath and sedgelands.

This remote park has dry, flat plains criss-crossed by seasonal watercourses and covered in open eucalypt, paperbark and acacia woodlands, and grasslands.

On Brisbane's doorstep, the wide expanse of Moreton Bay, offshore reefs, its numerous islands, internationally significant wetlands, seagrass meadows and sandy beaches make this park a haven for wildlife and…

Spectacular views of Rockhampton city, deeply incised valleys, dry rainforests, fleeting glimpses of forest inhabitants and feasting cockatoos feature strongly in a visit to Mount Archer National Park.

Rugged mountain peaks rise above the surrounding landscape in this wild, beautiful Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area that is home to many rare animals, plant species and communities.

Mount Colosseum is a prominent feature in the landscape. This steep granite peak rises to an elevation of 470m and is dotted with hoop pines towering over the dry rainforest…

Rising to 431m, rugged Mount Cook provides a scenic backdrop to Cooktown. Rainforest and tropical woodlands with a heath understorey cover the upper slopes and sheltered gullies.

Mount Coolum’s impressive dome-shape rises 208m above the Sunshine Coast lowlands and provides spectacular 360 degree views of the coast and hinterland. The summit supports montane heath—a plant community, with…

Limestone outcrops, decorated caves, rare bats and dry rainforest patches are now protected in a national park that once was the site of Australia’s longest running conservation battle.

Rising above surrounding eucalypt woodlands, the conical Mount Fox is an ancient volcano with a large crater. Interesting geological features include large volcanic boulders known as fusiform bombs.

A deep, cylindrical volcanic pipe with a lake at the bottom is an awe inspiring feature of this park. Several different forest types, within a small area, are home to…

A 28km, four-wheel drive only, road winds through rainforest that is a treasure trove of endemic plants and animals.

Sculpted sandstone outcrops, spectacular views from the highest plateau in Queensland and highly significant Aboriginal rock art sites are found in this remote section of Carnarvon National Park.

This striking mountain rises above plains of grazing land, and features basalt columns, rocky scree slopes, open woodlands, vine thickets and diverse bird life.

Rising high above the coastal plains, cloaked in tropical rainforest and dissected by numerous streams, Mount Spec is the southernmost national park section in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

Mount Walsh National Park is a rugged park with spectacular exposed granite outcrops and cliffs, and Mount Walsh is a prominent landmark in the Biggenden area.

The rainforested slopes of the Whitfield Range are protected in this park. Walking tracks climb through rainforest and open forest to the top of Mount Lumley Hill, offering views of…

Baffle Creek is one of Queensland’s few remaining undisturbed coastal rivers, and the creek’s estuary mouth is protected by Mouth of Baffle Creek Conservation Park. This small coastal remnant is…

Hundreds of migratory and resident shorebirds take advantage of this ideal nesting and feeding area on the island’s eastern side. With beautiful mangrove-fringed estuaries and long sandy beaches, this park…

Situated on the Mudlo Range, Mudlo National Park protects one of the area's few remaining stands of native hoop pine vineforest. The park is notable for the splendour of its…

Enjoy the rich colours of this big dune country with its red sands, ironstone pebbles, grey-green spinifex and clear blue skies. Camp under the stars in Queensland’s largest national park.