National Parks

Curtis Island

The Gladstone Region is home to a number of spectacular national parks. In particular, Deepwater National Park, Kroombit Tops National Park and Eurimbula National Park are favourites for both locals and visitors alike.

Deepwater National Park

The captivating scenery of freshwater wetlands, high sand dunes and open forest will entice you to begin an adventure through Deepwater National Park. Throw a line in the peaceful surrounds of Deepwater Creek or walk along unpatrolled, vehicle-free beaches. Find rare birds in their natural habitat and witness marine turtles hatching between January and April. Explore the rock pools at Wreck Rock and picnic or camp at the shady campsite behind the dunes. For a true bush experience, pitch a tent at Middle Rock, camping permits are essential and a 4WD is recommended.

Kroombit tops state forest and national Park

Featuring both wet and dry rainforest, the mighty sandstone cliffs, grand gorges, gentle creeks and waterfalls make up the stunning backdrop of Kroombit Tops. Drive the 4WD loop and walk 3.2 kilometres (return) to the World War II’s B-54 Liberator bomber ‘Beautiful Betsy’ that lay undiscovered in the wild bushland for more than 50 years. Camp overnight at one of the two self-sufficient campsites. The 13 kilometre, self-guided drive to the lookout is suitable for conventional vehicles, however a 4WD is required for other roads. Roads are not sealed and become impassable in wet weather.

Curtis Island National Park

Curtis Island offers a combination of stunning scenery and nature-based experiences including unspoilt beaches, calm north-facing bays, wilderness and wetlands. Rugged and isolated, Curtis Island’s windswept coastline, long beaches and sweeping sand dunes provide solitude for adventurous campers. Bush camp under coastal Sheoaks with easy beach access for 4WDs. Please note there are no facilities in the National Park. Access to Curtis Island is via private boat or vehicular ferry with Curtis Ferry Services.

Eurimbula National Park

Eurimbula’s sandy beaches, paperbark swamps, eucalypt forest, mangroves and rainforest areas provide many opportunities for visitors to get back to nature. Try beach fishing or at high tide, explore the untouched estuaries by boat or canoe. Camp by the ocean at Bustard Beach or Middle Creek campsites, both campgrounds are equipped with composting toilets and Bustard Beach also has sheltered picnic facilities. Limited water, camping requires a permit and a 4WD is required.