Snapper Island, Hope Islands National Park
Aerial view of Snapper Island, Hope Islands National Park. Photo: DERM.
Welcome
Welcome to Snapper Island, traditional sea country of the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people.
Location
Approximately 20 kilometres north of Port Douglas and one nautical mile south-east of Cape Kimberley.
What's special
This high continental island is popular for camping, birdwatching and small boat fishing. Lush forests, mangroves and coastal vegetation support a variety of bird species.
Useful links
- Snapper Island map (PDF, 734K)*
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Maps
- Management statement (PDF, 819K)*
- Species lists
Nearby parks
- Cape Tribulation, Daintree National Park
- Hope Islands National Park
- Mossman Gorge, Daintree National Park
- Mount Sorrow ridge trail, Daintree National Park
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Last updated 9 June 2011
