Kalkajaka National Park, Protected natural area in Cook Shire, Australia.
The black granite formations in Kalkajaka National Park create an intricate maze of passages between enormous boulders, some reaching the size of buildings.
The establishment of Kalkajaka National Park in 1980 led to the protection of 781 hectares of land containing ancient volcanic formations and rare wildlife species.
The Kuku Nyungkal people named this area Kalkajaka, meaning place of the spear, and maintain deep connections to specific sites within the park.
Visitors can access the park through a viewing platform with information displays, as there are no designated walking tracks or camping facilities available.
This national park contains the only known populations of three endemic species: the Black Mountain boulderfrog, Black Mountain skink, and Black Mountain gecko.
Location: Cook Shire
Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science
GPS coordinates: -15.66463,145.23010
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:22
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