Brampton Islands National Park
Brampton Islands is a national park in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia,[1] 834 kilometres (518 mi) northwest of Brisbane. The park covers much of Brampton Island and all of Carlisle Island.
| Brampton Islands National Park Queensland | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
 Brampton Island | |
  Brampton Islands National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Mackay |
| Coordinates | 20°47′15″S 149°17′08″E |
| Established | 1968 |
| Area | 10 km2 (3.9 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Brampton Islands National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Queensland |
The park features rainforests, sandy beaches and coral reefs.[2] Walks exist to the summit and a circuit around the whole island. The 8.7 km circuit track leads visitors through open eucalypt forests, vine thickets, dry rainforests, grasslands and mangroves.[2]
Camping is permitted on Carlisle Island which has some facilities. Marine stingers are found in the waters of the park between October and May.[2]
See also
References
- "Brampton Island National Park (entry 4292)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
- Explore Queensland's National Parks. Prahran, Victoria: Explore Australia Publishing. 2008. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-74117-245-4.
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