Cape Melville National Park (CYPAL)
Rugged yet beautiful, Cape Melville National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal land (CYPAL)) features the rocky headlands of Cape Melville, impressive granite boulders of the Melville Range, sandy beaches of Bathurst Bay, sandstone escarpments and inland dunes.
Places to camp in Cape Melville National Park (CYPAL)
Season and permits in Queensland
Queensland declares local fire bans by council area instead of Total Fire Bans, and they cover parks and forests. Check park alerts and Bureau of Meteorology warnings before each leg.
Every camp in a Queensland national park, state forest or recreation area needs a permit booked and paid before you arrive, up to 12 months ahead. Driving on K'gari, Bribie Island, Mulgumpin, Minjerribah or at Cooloola also needs a vehicle access permit.
Official sources: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Queensland Fire Department
Guides for Queensland
- Free Camping in Queensland 2026: Council Camps, Rest Areas and Cheap Park Sites
- Brisbane to Cape Tribulation camping route
- Cyclone and Flood Season Camping in Australia 2026-27: Warnings and Road Closures
- Sunshine Coast and hinterland camping loop
- Camping Fees Australia 2026: National Park Prices by State
- Best time to camp around Australia
Parks in Queensland with their own page
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