Australia: The Land Where Time Began
Curtis Island National Park and Conservation Park
What's special?
Off the central Queensland coast between Rockhampton and Gladstone lies Curtis Island. The north-eastern end of this large island is Curtis Island National Park.A variety of vegetation types grows in the park from heath, grassland, stunted paperbark woodland and open eucalypt forest to extensive patches of dry rainforest.
An historic lighthouse is located at Cape Capricorn.
Exploring Curtis Island
Camp at Yellow Patch. This natural sandblow with bright yellow sand provides a sheltered anchorage for boats. Visitors must be self-sufficient. Obtain your camping permit beforehand. Take drinking water and a fuel stove. Remove your rubbish.Go fishing or birdwatching.
Walking
There are no tracks but you can spend two to three days hiking along the east coast of the island. Tell someone your plans in case of emergency.Getting there
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