Curtis Island National Park
National park in Australia
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Curtis Island National Park is on Curtis Island, Queensland, Australia, in the Gladstone Region,[1] 474 kilometres (295 mi) northwest of Brisbane and 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Rockhampton.
| Curtis Island National Park | |
|---|---|
Curtis Island | |
  Curtis Island National Park Location within Queensland | |
| Location | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 23.528°S 151.222°E |
| Area | 15.5 km2 (6.0 sq mi) |
| Established | 1909 |
| Governing body | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/curtis-island |
The island features coastal heaths, littoral rainforest, sand dunes and beach ridges and salt flats.[2] The national park encompasses the Cape Capricorn headland.
No facilities are provided for campers. Bush camping is permitted in three camp grounds.
The island is home to a variety of bird species.[3]
The average elevation of the terrain is 16 metres.[4]
Heritage listings
Curtis Island has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Sea Hill Light, Sea Hill Point (23.4912°S 150.9802°E)[5]
