Cape Hillsborough National
Park covers 1012 hectares in size & is one
of the most ruggedly beautiful parks on the
Central Queensland coast. Lowland rainforest and
vine forest grow along creeks, valleys and
hillside gullies. Rocky hills and headlands
support open eucalypt forest and a grassy
understorey, while patches of low heath survive
on exposed slopes. West of the camping area a
large mangrove community is an important
breeding ground for marine animals.
Large rhyolite boulders scattered over the headlands and beaches are a reminder of volcanic activity millions of years ago, as are volcanic plugs and other striking rock formations found in the park.
