Isla Gorge National Park

Isla Gorge National Park is a nature reserve covering about 78.5 square kilometers in Banana Shire with elevated cliffs, deep valleys, and diverse woodland zones throughout. The landscape displays varied terrain and vegetation patterns that create different habitats across the protected area.

The area was designated as a protected nature reserve to safeguard an important piece of Queensland wilderness. A hand-laid stone road in the northwest section dates from 1990 and reflects the region's earlier connection to wool industry trade routes.

The Kongabulla Clan and Wulli Wulli people have maintained deep ties to this land through generations, with the gorge holding spiritual and daily-life significance for these communities.

The park is accessible via Leichhardt Highway south of Theodore and provides camping areas and toilet facilities for visitors. Plan visits during the dry season for the most comfortable conditions when exploring the terrain.

The sandstone formations in the gorge display natural patterns that shift in color throughout the day depending on sunlight. These geological features have been shaped over millions of years by erosion that continues to alter the landscape gradually.

Location: Banana Shire

Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science

GPS coordinates: -25.14190,149.92923

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:08