Goold Island National Park

Goold Island National Park sits on an 8.3 square kilometer island featuring eucalyptus forests, rainforest gullies, and year-round creeks. The land rises to 347 meters in elevation and creates different habitats across its terrain.

Queensland officials established this protected area in 1936, then added extra conservation measures in 2000. These two moments show how the island has been valued for preservation over many decades.

The Bandjin people left behind stone fish traps and shell middens scattered across the island, showing how they shaped this land for thousands of years. Walking through the park, you can still see these marks of occupation and sense the long connection to this place.

You need a camping permit and must bring your own water, as supplies are not available on site. Getting there involves taking ferries, private boats, charter services, or paddling sea kayaks from the mainland.

The island sits within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and lies about 17 kilometers offshore from mainland Australia in Rockingham Bay. This location connects ocean protection with terrestrial ecosystems in a remote setting.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 1936

Elevation above the sea: 347 m

Website: http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/goold-island

GPS coordinates: -18.16694,146.17111

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40