Cape Palmerston National Park

Cape Palmerston National Park Queensland
IUCN category II (national park)
Cape Palmerston National Park
Nearest town or city	Koumala
Coordinates
Established	1976
Area	71.9 km2 (27.76 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Website	Cape Palmerston National Park
See also	Protected areas of Queensland

Cape Palmerston is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 748 km northwest of Brisbane. It is located within the boundaries of Koumala, part of the Mackay Region local government area. It lies within the water catchment area of Plane Creek and the Central Mackay Coast bioregion.

It contains a land area of 7,160 ha and has 28 km of coastline on each side of the Cape Palmerston—named by Captain James Cook in 1770 after Viscount Palmerston, a Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty. Within the park is the 344 m Mount Funnel.

External video
Aerial view of Cape Creek Camping Ground

The park contains mangrove trees, dunes, woodlands, grass, and wetlands. It is home to the threatened water mouse species, and hosts numerous birds. Three other rare or threatened species have been identified in the park.

Access is by four-wheel drive vehicle. There are three camping areas. Permits are required and can be collected at a self-registration station.

See also

• Protected areas of Queensland