Family Islands National Park, Nature reserve in Cassowary Coast Regional, Australia.
The Family Islands National Park consists of continental islands with rainforests, woodlands, coral reefs, tidal flats, and sandy beaches along Queensland's coast.
The islands received their names from Captain Cook in 1770 and remained connected to mainland Australia until rising sea levels separated them 8,000 years ago.
The Bandjin and Djiru Aboriginal people maintain traditional connections to these islands, which form part of their ancestral territories.
Access to the national park requires boat transportation, with camping permits available for Dunk, Coombe, and Wheeler Islands through Queensland Parks and Wildlife.
Thorpe Island stands as the sole Australian island under private freehold ownership, featuring one residential structure within the park's boundaries.
Location: Cassowary Coast Regional
Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science
GPS coordinates: -17.94768,146.16386
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:45
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