About Cape Hillsborough National Park
Cape Hillsborough National Park is a coastal national park 40 kilometres north-west of Mackay in Queensland, Australia. Centred on a volcanic headland rising to 267 metres, it protects eucalypt forest, rainforest, beaches and rocky foreshores. The park is widely known for the sunrise gathering of eastern grey kangaroos and wallabies on Casuarina Beach. It offers walking tracks, lookouts, camping and day-use areas within a compact, scenic coastal landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact coastal park with a prominent volcanic headland, sheltered beaches, mangroves, eucalypt woodland and patches of rainforest. The main visitor focus is Casuarina Beach where eastern grey kangaroos and wallabies gather at sunrise. There are short walking tracks to lookouts including Andrews Point and Wedge Island, picnic and barbecue areas, and beachfront camping. The environment is natural and relatively undeveloped with marked trails, interpretive signs and ocean views.
Key highlights
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Sunrise wallaby and kangaroo viewing on Casuarina Beach
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Andrews Point Track and Wedge Island lookout with coastal views
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Diversity Cove and Hidden Valley walking tracks through rainforest and eucalypt forest
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Secluded beaches, rocky headlands and tidal flats for beach walking and photography