Queensland coastal park protecting dramatic headlands, volcanic rock formations, and significant biodiversity
Capricorn Coast National Park
Capricorn Coast National Park is a protected coastal area in Queensland, Australia, situated approximately 535 kilometers northwest of Brisbane within the Shire of Livingstone. The park encompasses a series of rugged headlands and coastal sections along the Capricorn Coast, protecting a distinctive landscape characterized by ancient volcanic formations, steep cliffs, and rocky outcrops. Established as a national park in 1992 and expanded through amalgamation of multiple sections in 1994, the reserve covers roughly 114 hectares divided into five main areas: Vallis Park, Rosslyn Head, Double Head, Bluff Point, Cocoanut Point, and Pinnacle Point. The park's relatively small footprint belies its ecological significance, supporting a remarkable concentration of biodiversity including 402 documented animal species, of which 24 are classified as rare or endangered. The park represents an important coastal conservation corridor in central Queensland, protecting both geological heritage and critical habitat in a region where coastal development pressures continue to intensify.