South Cumberland Islands National Park, National park with coastal islands in Queensland, Australia.

South Cumberland Islands National Park protects an island group 60 km northeast of Mackay, including Keswick, St Bees, Cockermouth and Scawfell, the largest. Scawfell is horseshoe-shaped, ringed by granite cliffs, rising to 397 m at its northern tip, with monsoon rainforest on steep slopes. Refuge Bay holds a 1.3 km sandy beach backed by trees and edged by fringing coral reef.

The archipelago was discovered by Captain James Cook during his 1770 expedition, but received further naming through Matthew Flinders during his circumnavigation of Australia in 1802. These two expeditions shaped the islands' geographical designations.

The islands carry names reflecting English mountains and river valleys, showing the historical connection between Australia and Britain. Visitors notice these geographical references while exploring the different islands.

Visitors who wish to camp need permits for designated camping sites at Refuge Bay. The waters are known for dangerous marine stingers from October to May, which require caution when swimming.

Scawfell Island harbors a newly discovered species of leaf-tailed gecko that scientists documented for the first time in 2023. This small reptile lives hidden under vegetation and is rarely noticed by visitors.