Cape Melville National Park

Cape Melville National Park spans 1,714 square kilometers, featuring granite blocks of Melville Range, sandstone cliffs, rainforests, mangroves, and coastal areas.

The park received official protection status in 2013, marking a significant step in preserving Aboriginal lands and natural ecosystems of Queensland's northeastern region.

The Othawa Aboriginal people maintain deep connections to this land, as evidenced by ancient rock art sites, burial grounds, and kitchen middens throughout the park.

Visitors require four-wheel-drive vehicles to access the park via unpaved roads from Cooktown, with optimal travel conditions during the dry season from August to November.

Scientists discovered three new species in 2013: a leaf-tail gecko, a golden skink, and a frog, highlighting the park's ecological significance for biodiversity research.

Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science

GPS coordinates: -14.39003,144.47569

Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:01