Description
Cape Hillsborough National Park is a hidden gem, located 40 minutes drive north of Mackay city.
Rock-strewn, sandy beaches, hoop pine-dotted hillsides plunging towards the sea, subtropical rainforest and mangrove-fringed wetlands make Cape Hillsborough one of the most scenic parks along the central Queensland coast.
Open eucalypt forest with a grassy understorey covers the hills and headlands while sheltered valleys and creeks support lush rainforest. Patches of low heath grow on exposed slopes. West of the picnic area, mangrove forests provide an important breeding and feeding ground for marine wildlife. The surrounding waters are part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Walking
Enjoy the view over the coast from the Beachcomber Cove and Andrews Point tracks. Walk to Wedge Island on a falling tide and return 500m along the beach from Andrews Point at low tide. Wear insect repellent and a hat and sunscreen. Carry drinking water.
Accessibility
The mangrove boardwalk is wheelchair-accessible for the first 300m.
