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Mackay Coast and Islands National Parks Visitor Guide Mackay coast and island national parks Visitor guide Sandy beaches, windswept headlands, shimmering turquoise seas—experience the tranquil beauty of Mackay’s coast and islands. Featuring on Mackay’s coast Cape Hillsborough National Park Cape Palmerston National Park …and nearby islands Brampton Islands National Park South Cumberland Islands National Park Newry Islands National Park Smith Islands National Park Northumberland Islands National Park Percy Isles National Park Great state. Great opportunity. Welcome to Mackay coast and island national parks Photo: GBRMPA Photo: Rocky headlands line the coast at Cape Hillsborough. Planning your trip On the mainland, Cape Palmerston and Cape Hillsborough national parks are unspoiled havens offering diverse When to visit landscapes to explore and experience. The Mackay coast and islands have a Both parks are rich in cultural heritage pleasant year-round climate. Winters and home to a wide variety of plant and are mild (10–25 °C) while summers are animal life. warm to hot (22–32 °C). Expect heavy The scenic continental islands of rain from December to March. Brampton, Newry, South Cumberland, The Mackay coast and islands lie within Smith, and Northumberland islands the Queensland tropical storm (cyclone) national parks and Percy Isles National zone. Cyclones commonly occur between Park were once mainland mountain December and March, but may develop ranges. Today they are a delight for outside these times. boating enthusiasts. Cape Hillsborough, Cape Palmerston, Surrounded by sparkling turquoise Newry Islands, Smith Islands, and South waters, the islands provide many Cumberland Islands national parks sheltered anchorages, and island are open 24 hours a day, year-round. opportunities ranging from remote to However, closures may be enforced in developed. Stretch your legs on short or extreme weather conditions. longer walks on Newry and Brampton islands, or enjoy camping with facilities at Newry, Outer Newry and Carlisle islands. Camping permits Keen mariners looking for a remote If intending to camp, you will need to obtain national park experience will love a permit and pay a fee. School holidays are sailing through the many islands in the usually busy at more developed locations, Northumberland Islands and Percy Isles so book your permit well in advance of national parks. these periods. For camping and group booking information, see the back page of Rocky headlands and bays of pearl- this brochure. coloured beaches are the perfect backdrop for relaxed island camping. Most campsites require you to be self- Snorkel on fringing coral reefs or take a suffi cient. Generators are prohibited and walk and explore the islands—each has GBRMPA Photo: domestic animals are not permitted. a story to tell. Snorkelling is a great way to discover the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. 2 Photo: NPRSR Photo: Walking Leave no trace The Mackay coast and island national parks Cape Palmerston, Cape Hillsborough feature a number of walking opportunities and most islands around Mackay for people of all fi tness types. Before setting are protected national parks, so out on a walk, it is important to consider the please leave all plants and animals relevant safety precautions. undisturbed. Follow these tips for a safe, enjoyable trip with minimal Plan carefully and never walk alone—tell impact. a responsible person of your plans and let them know when you return. Take a Ship it in, ship it out. There are backpack with water, food and a fi rst-aid kit. no bins so please take all your rubbish with you when leaving Ensure you have enough daylight—light a national park. You can help by levels may fade rapidly before sunset, collecting rubbish left by others. making it easy to get disorientated and lost. Use a fuel stove. Camp fi res are Watch the weather—never bushwalk if a prohibited on all national park cyclone is imminent. Some walks may be islands. dependant on tides, so be sure to check tide times where applicable. Above-ground fi re containers. Enjoy the range of walking opportunities in Only fi res in containers are Mackay’s coast and island national parks. Dress for comfort and safety—pack a permitted at Cape Hillsborough raincoat in case the weather changes, and and Cape Palmerston national a warm jacket in winter. Wear strong shoes parks. suitable for wet conditions. Collecting fi rewood in parks is illegal. Wood provides homes Contents for wildlife and nutrients for the Planning your trip ...........................................2-3 For your safety soil. Bring only clean, milled When to visit timber for above-ground fi res Camping permits at Cape Hillsborough and • Be prepared for an extended stay. Walking Cape Palmerston. Rough weather can occur For your safety unexpectedly. The cyclone season No toilets? Bury human waste. Leave no trace is typically from December to March Dig a hole at least 100 m but can be longer. away from campsites and Exploring Great Barrier Reef Marine Parks .......................................................... 4 • Know your limits. Some areas of watercourses, at least 15 cm deep and cover well. Sanitary Cape Palmerston present signifi cant Map: Mackay’s coast and island four-wheel drive challenges, and items are non-compostable national parks ....................................................... 5 should only be attempted by rubbish so please take these with you when you go. experienced drivers. Some areas Cape Hillsborough National Park . 6–7 in the Mackay islands may also Treat all water before drinking. present navigational challenges for More remote mainland Rainwater tanks may be empty inexperienced mariners. national parks ...................................................... 7 in dry times, so bring suffi cient Pioneer Peaks National Park water with you (at least fi ve • Keep a close check on the weather Mount Martin National Park forecast. Call 1300 360 426 or see litres per person, per day). Mount Ossa National Park <www.bom.gov.au.> Avoid introducing pests. Before Reliance Creek National Park • Beware of marine stingers. you leave home, ensure your Dangerous stingers may be present gear is clean and free of seeds, Cape Palmerston National Park ................ 8 all year. Wear stinger suits when soil, ants, insects, rodents or National park islands swimming or wading. Visit cane toads. nearer Mackay ............................................ 9–11 <www.marinestingers.com> for the Leave pets at home. Pets are latest safety advice. Newry Islands National Park not permitted on national parks, Smith Islands National Park • Beware of estuarine crocodiles. and on beaches adjacent to Brampton Islands National Park national park islands. They inhabit mainland estuaries. South Cumberland Islands National Heed safety signs and never swim Keep food away from wildlife. Park where crocodiles might be present. Accidental or intentional feeding See <www.nprsr.qld.gov.au> for more More remote island national parks ..... 11 can make animals sick or safety information about crocodiles. aggressive. Northumberland Islands National Park • Protect yourself from the elements. Keep to existing tracks. Percy Isles National Park Remember to pack sunscreen, Help prevent erosion and sunglasses, protective clothing and damage to vegetation. More great national parks .......................... 12 insect repellent. Leave everything as you fi nd it. Further information • Pack a fi rst aid kit and know how Everything, living or dead, and useful contacts ........................................ 12 to use it. Ensure your kit includes is protected in national parks. vinegar, in case of box jellyfi sh Legend: maps and symbols ...................... 12 stings. 3 Explore Great Barrier Reef marine parks The waters bordering the Mackay coast and surrounding the islands are part of Caring for reefs the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park. Queensland’s marine parks are great This includes the intertidal zone and waters places to explore. If snorkelling or diving, surrounding Cape Palmerston National Park please follow the guidelines below to ensure and the Cape Creek system. our reefs can be enjoyed for generations to come. Go slow for those below—dugongs and turtles frequently surface. Ince Bay/ • Avoid stepping on live coral. They are Clairview and the Newry Group are easily damaged and will cause nasty cuts. designated dugong protection areas. • Be careful with your fi ns. Careless kicking EHP Photo: can damage coral. • Look but don’t touch. Avoid touching Seeing summer coral and marine animals—they can deliver painful stings. visitors—with • Avoid stirring up sand and sediment. Murky water stresses plants and animals. care The Mackay coast and islands’ beaches • Return overturned coral boulders to are important rookeries for green marine their original position. Many animals turtles. Take care, especially during the and plants shelter on the undersides of summer nesting and hatching season (mid- boulders and will soon die if exposed. October to late March). If disturbed, nesting turtles are likely to return to sea without Photo: GBRMPA Photo: • Be aware of collecting restrictions. laying their eggs. Lights can disorientate Obtain marine park zoning maps for more hatchlings. Please follow these guidelines. Zones surrounding the coast and islands information. provide a balanced approach to protecting • Ensure lights are not visible from the reef while allowing some recreation and • Spearfi shing while using scuba gear nesting areas. Cook early, and shield commercial use. is
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