Cape Melville National Park Far North Queensland Aerial Photos
Cape Melville National Park is a stunning wilderness area 475km north of Cairns in Far North Queensland. The area is dominated by the enormous granite boulders of the Melville Range and the sandstone escarpments of the Altonmoui Range. These lead down to the sandy beaches of Bathurst Bay, with views over the Flinders Group of islands. Add to Description →
Cape Melville National Park Information
The Cape Melville National Park is 171, 410 hectares and contains diverse vegetation, ranging from rainforest through to scrub and heathland. The area is home to many rare and unique plants and animals – found nowhere else in Australia. Some species such as the foxtail palm have now been placed into commercial production.
The area is steeped in deep cultural significance by the traditional aboriginal owners of the land, with many areas sacred to the people. There are many examples of rock art and shell middens in Cape Melville highlighting the long association of the aboriginal people with the land.