Mungkan Kandju (Kaanju) National Park
Mungkan Kandju (Kaanju) National Park. Photo: 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 Wik Mungkan, Kaanju and Ayapathu Aboriginal peoples—the Traditional Owners of the park—welcome you to their land and ask that you respect their culture and country during your visit.
Location
In central Cape York Peninsula, about 25 km north of Coen and 12 hrs drive north of Cairns
What's special
This large wilderness park stretches from the McIlwraith Range foothills, between the Archer and Coen rivers, and features open eucalypt woodlands, melaleuca swamps and a variety of rainforest types.
Useful links
- Mungkan Kandju (Kaanju) National Park map (PDF, 358K)*
- Mungkan Kandju camping area map (PDF, 319K)*
- Cape York Peninsula parks and reserves map (PDF, 703K)*
- Species lists
Nearby parks
- Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park (CYPAL)
- Jardine River National Park, Heathlands Resources Reserve and Jardine River Resources Reserve
- KULLA (McIlwraith Range) National Park (CYPAL)
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Last updated 21 February 2012
