Flinders Group National Park
Cairns, Cairns Area

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13 0013 0372
csc@epa.qld.gov.au
www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/flinders-group/index.html

Description

Seven remote and ruggedly attractive islands, with a rich cultural landscape, form Flinders Group National Park. The islands contain important Aboriginal story and burial sites, along with nationally significant rock art showing early contact with Europeans. These islands and their surrounding waters lie within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Walk the 2.8 kilometre interpretive trail to learn about the Yiithuwarra 'saltwater people'. Contemplate their rock art in the Ship and Yindayin rock shelters on Stanley Island (Yindayin). Bush camp on Flinders Island (Wurriima). Watch seabirds and look for turtles and dugong. Enjoy the remoteness of this unique park.

Property Details

Facilities

• Access With Assistance for the Disabled
• Public toilet
• Viewing Platform

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Walking

Other Information

Children:
Children are welcome.

How To Get There:
The Flinders Group of islands is located adjacent to Princess Charlotte Bay, 25 kilometres west of Cape Melville and 11 kilometres north of Bathurst Heads, 340 kilometres north of Cairns on eastern Cape York. Several commercial cruise vessels departing Cairns visit the island group. The islands can also be reached by private vessel. A popular anchorage for cruising yachts, the islands can be reached by small boat from Bathurst Heads or Cape Melville in suitable weather and tide conditions. Owen Channel near Aapa Spit, conspicuous sand spit on Flinders Island, is the most popular anchorage and is safe in all winds except for the south-west storms during the wet season.

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