South Cumberland Islands National Park, National park with coastal islands in Queensland, Australia.
South Cumberland Islands National Park encompasses multiple islands including Keswick, St Bees, Cockermouth, and Scawfell, featuring granite cliffs and coral reefs.
Captain James Cook identified the Cumberland Isles Group in 1770, while Matthew Flinders named Scawfell Island as 'L Island' during his 1802 circumnavigation.
The park's name Scawfell derives from England's second highest peak in Cumbria, reflecting the historical connection between Australian and British geographical naming.
Visitors require permits for bush camping at Refuge Bay's designated sites, and should note marine stingers presence in waters from October to May.
The park houses a newly discovered species of leaf-tailed gecko on Scawfell Island, measuring 15 centimeters in length, identified in February 2023.
Location: Queensland
Inception: 1994
Elevation above the sea: 18 m
GPS coordinates: -20.74111,149.47361
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:53
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