Endeavour River National Park

Endeavour River National Park encompasses 21.7 square kilometers of diverse ecosystems, including coastal dunes, mangrove forests, and tropical woodlands near Cooktown.

Captain James Cook anchored HMS Endeavour in this location during 1770, leading to the naming of both the river and national park.

The Indigenous people named this river Wabalumbaal, maintaining strong connections to the land through traditional practices and natural resource management.

Visitors need to access the park primarily by boat, with opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife observation along the riverside paths.

The plant species documented by naturalists Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander in 1770 remain largely unchanged in this protected environment.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 1975

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science

Website: http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/endeavour-river

GPS coordinates: -15.44190,145.21700

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:00