South Cumberland Islands National Park

South Cumberland Islands National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Nearest town/city Mackay, Queensland
Area 21.80 km2 (8.42 sq mi)
Managing authorities Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Official site South Cumberland Islands National Park

South Cumberland Islands is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 831 km northwest of Brisbane. Marine stingers are found in the waters of the park between October and May.[1]

Islands

Islands that are protected within the park include Keswick Island and Scawfell Island, which is the largest in the group. Refuge Bay on Scawfell Island provides good anchorage and fishing is permitted here.[1] Bush camping is permitted on Scawfell Island but visitors must be self-sufficient.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Explore Queensland's National Parks. Prahran, Victoria: Explore Australia Publishing. 2008. pp. 17. ISBN 9781741172454.