Wild Cattle Island National Park

Wild Cattle Island National Park encompasses 532 hectares of wetlands, mangroves, and eucalypt forests along the Queensland coastline, providing habitats for numerous species.

The Queensland Department of National Parks established this protected area in December 1994, transforming former cattle grazing grounds into a conservation zone.

The land management practices implemented in the park reflect Australian conservation methods focused on maintaining ecological balance while allowing controlled visitor access.

Visitors must arrange boat transportation to reach the island, as there are no bridges or regular ferry services connecting it to the mainland.

The park contains 12 hectares of intertidal zones where Casuarina mangroves constitute 89.4 percent of the wetland vegetation, supporting over 200 bird species.

Location: Gladstone Regional

Operator: Queensland Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing

GPS coordinates: -23.97921,151.41155

Latest update: April 28, 2025 19:05