Curtis Island National Park, National park in Queensland, Australia
Curtis Island National Park covers the coastal strip of Curtis Island in the Gladstone Region, from Black Head in the south to the Cape Capricorn headland in the north. Its terrain averages 16 metres in elevation and holds coastal heath, littoral rainforest, sand dunes, beach ridges and salt flats. The rare black-necked stork lives in the park, which lies 474 kilometres northwest of Brisbane and 40 kilometres southeast of Rockhampton.
The protected area received official national park designation in 1992, followed by a major boundary expansion in 2013. These conservation milestones reflected growing recognition of the site's ecological value.
The traditional custodians of the land, the Gurang Nation people, maintain deep connections with the island's lands and surrounding waters.
Three designated camping areas provide overnight options, though you must bring all your own supplies as no facilities are available on-site. Plan ahead and check local conditions before visiting, as tidal movements and weather can affect access and comfort.
The Sea Hill Light stands at Sea Hill Point on the park's western shore, a heritage-listed lighthouse at 23.4912°S 150.9802°E. The park runs from Black Head in the south to Cape Capricorn in the north, and the rare black-necked stork has been recorded in its wetlands.
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