Cape Upstart National Park

Cape Upstart National Park extends along the Queensland coast with granite headlands, sandy beaches, mangroves, and open forest areas near the Great Barrier Reef.

The Queensland Department of Environment and Science established Cape Upstart National Park on December 16, 1994 to protect its coastal ecosystems and marine environments.

The Juru People maintain strong connections to Cape Upstart National Park, which contains numerous sites of Indigenous Australian heritage and traditional significance.

Visitors need camping permits for Coconut Beach, accessible only by boat, and must bring necessary supplies as no facilities exist within the park.

The Snake Trail walk next to Worungu Bay salt pan offers a 400-meter track through coastal environments with views of marine wildlife.

Location: Whitsunday Regional

Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science

GPS coordinates: -19.74935,147.80404

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:28