Cape Palmerston National Park
About Cape Palmerston National Park
Cape Palmerston National Park is a national park in Queensland. Its facilities include camping, rubbish Bins and toilets, 6 in all. Things to do here include boating, camping and fishing. Access suits 4WD vehicles. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Cape Palmerston camping area, 4 km away.
Ruggedly beautiful, this park is home to the distinctive 344 m Mount Funnel and includes rocky headlands, a range of lowland vegetation, and beaches adjoining the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Facilities
- Camping
- Rubbish Bins
- Toilets
- Caravan Sites
- Boating
- Lookout
Things to do
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
Fees
Fees change with the season and the site, and some sites must be booked ahead. AussieCamps shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Nearby
Guides for Queensland
- 4WD Basics for Hire Vehicles in Australia: Sand, Dirt and Water
- Can I Drive a 2WD Hire Campervan on 4WD Roads in Australia? 2026
- 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
Questions about Cape Palmerston National Park
Can you get to Cape Palmerston National Park in a 2WD?
No. You need a 4WD to reach Cape Palmerston National Park.
What facilities does Cape Palmerston National Park have?
Camping, Rubbish Bins, Toilets, Caravan Sites and Boating, and 1 more listed in AussieCamps.
Read the camping rules for Queensland before you go.
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