Mount Aberdeen National Park

Mount Aberdeen National Park is a nature reserve in the Whitsunday region that encompasses two separate areas defined by distinctive granite formations and rocky ridges. The landscape rises dramatically from its base, with two prominent peaks creating the visual anchor points of the park.

This land received protected status starting in the 1950s when the first section was formally designated, followed by the addition of a second area approximately 15 years later. The two-stage establishment shaped the park's current structure as a combined protected zone.

The park protects native wildlife that moves freely through its landscapes, including eastern grey kangaroos, wallaroos, and koalas that make this land their home. These animals shape how visitors experience the terrain and what they might encounter during time spent here.

Entry to this park requires advance permission and special arrangements with local authorities, as there are no public roads or visitor facilities on the ground. Visitors need to plan ahead and understand that casual drop-in visits are not possible.

The higher summit holds the region's only tropical cloud forest, a rare ecosystem found nowhere else in the wider area and shaped by specific elevation and moisture conditions. Additionally, the park contains a remarkable combination of red gums and snow grass that exists nowhere else in the state.

Location: Whitsunday Regional

Operator: Queensland Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing

GPS coordinates: -20.19966,147.92267

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25