Byfield National Park

Byfield National Park is a nature reserve in Livingstone Shire with massive sand dunes extending inland alongside eucalyptus forests and coastal landscapes. The park combines these different habitats into a varied natural environment along the Queensland shore.

The reserve was established in 2004 by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science to protect the region's ecosystems and natural resources. The creation of the park followed growing recognition of this coastal area's ecological importance.

The Darumbal people regard this land as part of their traditional country and maintain a deep connection to its varied landscapes. This relationship shapes how locals understand and care for the place today.

Visitors need four-wheel-drive vehicles to reach many areas of the park and explore its different landscapes. Designated camping sites throughout the reserve provide various types of outdoor accommodation options.

The area contains ancient parabolic sand dunes adjacent to rainforest pockets, creating habitats for uncommon migratory bird species and native animals. This combination of dry and wet environments located so close together is rarely found in other parks across the region.

Location: Livingstone Shire

Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science

GPS coordinates: -22.84409,150.74288

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09