Mount Bauple National Park

Mount Bauple National Park is a protected nature reserve in the Fraser Coast Region of Queensland covering about 539 hectares at an elevation of 340 meters. The area supports natural populations of macadamia trees in their native setting.

The park was established in 1935 and takes its name from Baphal, a Dreamtime guardian figure in Budjilla culture. Since then it has served primarily to protect the natural macadamia populations found there.

The site holds special meaning for Aboriginal communities as it is home to wild macadamia trees known locally as bauple nuts. These trees carry cultural significance for the Budjilla people connected to the land.

The site is managed by government authorities and is not open for regular tourism as it remains reserved for scientific research purposes. Visits are only possible with special permission and a research focus.

The area contains the original wild macadamia trees of Australia, serving as a genetic reservoir of immense value for commercial breeding. These natural specimens display genetic diversity often lost in modern cultivated orchards.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 1935

Elevation above the sea: 340 m

GPS coordinates: -25.81361,152.57333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23