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This ruggedly scenic park includes rainforest, eucalypt forest, beaches, rocky headlands covered in hoop pines, and volcanic rock formations. Visitors can camp and bushwalk. The Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park adjoins the national park.
Location
50km north-west of Mackay on the Central Queensland coast, approximately 1025km north of Brisbane
Welcome
Ngandadyi wanggaranybara …hello to you all.
The Yuwi people welcome you to Yuwi nandhi, land of the Yuwi people. We invite you to walk softly, respecting this special place of significance.
Park facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Lookout
- No rubbish bins
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Fishing
- Walking
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![Relax in large, shady camp sites just behind the beach at Smalleys Beach camping area.]()
Relax in large, shady camp sites just behind the beach at Smalleys Beach camping area.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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![Photo showing stunning coastal views from Twin Beach lookout.]()
Stunning coastal views from Twin Beach lookout
Photo credit: David Sansom © Queensland Government
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![At low tide, enjoy a stroll along the beach at Beachcomber Cove.]()
At low tide, enjoy a stroll along the beach at Beachcomber Cove.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Marvel at the diversity of plant communities along The Diversity boardwalk.]()
Marvel at the diversity of plant communities along The Diversity boardwalk.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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![Photo of the Yuwi plant trail where you can learn about the Yuwi people's cultural use of coastal resources.]()
Learn about the Yuwi people's cultural use of coastal resources on the Yuwi plant trail.
Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government
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![Cape Hillsborough day-use area is a shaded picnic spot fringed by sandy beach.]()
Cape Hillsborough day-use area is a shaded picnic spot fringed by sandy beach.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy beautiful sandy beaches at Cape Hillsborough National Park.]()
Enjoy beautiful sandy beaches at Cape Hillsborough National Park.
Photo credit: © Mike Griinke
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![Be on the lookout for all sorts of wildlife.]()
Be on the lookout for all sorts of wildlife.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Cape Hillsborough National Park is a birdwatcher's delight, with species such as red-tailed black-cockatoos to capture in your binoculars.]()
Cape Hillsborough National Park is a birdwatcher's delight, with species such as red-tailed black-cockatoos to capture in your binoculars.
Photo credit: © Mike Griinke
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![Leave footprints along the fine sandy beaches of Cape Hillsborough National Park.]()
Leave footprints along the fine sandy beaches of Cape Hillsborough National Park.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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![Wildflowers provide splashes of colour along walking tracks through the park.]()
Wildflowers provide splashes of colour along walking tracks through the park.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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![Photo of part of the The Diversity boardwalk and Yuwi plant trail where you can learn about the Yuwi people’s vibrant culture.]()
Learn about the Yuwi people’s vibrant culture along The Diversity boardwalk and Yuwi plant trail.
Photo credit: Querida Hutchinson © Queensland Government
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![Shaded camp sites just behind the beach await you at Smalleys Beach camping area.]()
Shaded camp sites just behind the beach await you at Smalleys Beach camping area.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy a BBQ in the shady Cape Hillsborough day-use area.]()
Enjoy a BBQ in the shady Cape Hillsborough day-use area.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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![Get up early and have breakfast on the beach with the wallabies.]()
Get up early and have breakfast on the beach with the wallabies.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Photo of a cute Agile wallaby on rocks near the shore at Cape Hillsborough National Park.]()
Don’t leave Cape Hillsborough National Park without a photo of the cute Agile wallabies
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Meander through different plant communities along The Diversity boardwalk.]()
Meander through different plant communities along The Diversity boardwalk.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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![Photo of an agile wallaby on the beach at Cape Hillsborough National Park.]()
Agile wallaby on the beach at Cape Hillsborough National Park.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Camp at Smalleys Beach camping area and get up early to enjoy scenic sunrises.]()
Camp at Smalleys Beach camping area and get up early to enjoy scenic sunrises.
Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Camp at Smalleys Beach camping area and enjoy this beautiful beach.]()
Camp at Smalleys Beach camping area and enjoy this beautiful beach.
Photo credit: © Karen Curtis
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![This ruggedly scenic park features rainforest, beaches and rocky headlands.]()
This ruggedly scenic park features rainforest, beaches and rocky headlands.
Photo credit: © Mike Griinke
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![Photo showing the Yuwi people's traditional plant use along the coastal Yuwi plant trail. The Yuwi people are proud fresh water and saltwater people.]()
The Yuwi people are proud fresh water and saltwater people. Learn about the Yuwi people's traditional plant use along the coastal Yuwi plant trail.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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