Cape Melville National Park
Cape Melville National Park. Photo: Janie White, DERM.
- Changes to camping bookings
All camping in this park must be booked prior to arrival. To find out more about purchasing an e-permit, see camping information.
Welcome
The Traditional Owners—the Daarba, Junjuu, Muli, Bagaarrmugu, Wurri, Manyamarr, Gambiilmugu and Yiirrku Aboriginal peoples—welcome visitors to their country and ask that you show respect for this powerful cultural place and do not disturb or damage any part of the landscape for your own safety and the health of the country.
Location
On Cape York Peninsula, about 10 hrs drive (475 km) north of Cairns
What's special
This beautiful yet rugged national park features the rocky headlands of Cape Melville, impressive granite boulders of the Melville Range, sandy beaches of Bathurst Bay, sandstone escarpments and inland dunes.
Useful links
- Cape Melville National Park map (PDF, 200K)*
- Cape Melville National Park camping areas map (PDF, 255K)*
- Cape York Peninsula parks and reserves map (PDF, 703K)*
- Great Barrier Reef zoning information and maps
- Species lists
Nearby parks
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Last updated 27 February 2012
