About Burrum Coast National Park
Burrum Coast National Park is a coastal national park in Queensland between Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, spanning the Bundaberg and Fraser Coast local government areas. It protects 23 kilometres of coastline along the Burrum River estuary, including tea-tree swamps, wallum heath, mangroves and long sandy beaches. Notable for its lowland coastal landscapes, birdlife and beach camping areas at Kinkuna and Woodgate.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote coastal park divided into three main sections - Kinkuna, Woodgate and Burrum River. The landscape includes long undeveloped beaches, coastal heath, banksia woodlands, paperbark swamps and mangrove-lined estuaries. Facilities are basic and focused on camping, fishing, boating and nature observation. Access to beach sections requires high-clearance or 4WD vehicles, while Woodgate section is accessible by conventional vehicle. Walking tracks, bird hides and boat ramps provide access to the Burrum River and coastline.
Key highlights
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23 km of undeveloped coastline with long sandy beaches at Kinkuna and Woodgate
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Burrum River estuary with mangroves and tea-tree wetlands
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Wallum heath and banksia woodlands with seasonal wildflower displays
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Beachfront camping areas at Kinkuna and Burrum Point
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Birdwatching for migratory shorebirds and waterbirds