Keppel Bay Islands National Park

The Keppel Bay Islands National Park encompasses several islands surrounded by fringing reefs, clear waters, and diverse plant communities along Queensland's coast.

Captain James Cook identified and documented this bay during his 1770 voyage, naming it after Admiral Augustus Keppel of the British Royal Navy.

The Woppaburra people maintain strong connections to these islands, considering them an essential part of their traditional territories and maritime heritage.

The national park offers camping facilities with basic amenities like picnic tables and toilets, while swimming and snorkeling require attention to marine stingers.

The Yarul Dhingiga reef rehabilitation project uses specialized reef stars to strengthen and restore coral habitats throughout the marine protected area.

Location: Coral Sea

Location: Livingstone Shire

Inception: December 17, 2004

Operator: Queensland Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing

GPS coordinates: -23.02987,151.01686

Latest update: November 16, 2025 12:41