Goold Island National Park

Goold Island National Park

Goold Island is a national park in Queensland (Australia), 1,250 km (780 mi) northwest of Brisbane. The island is close to the northern tip of Hinchinbrook Island off the coast from Cardwell in Rockingham Bay and is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

Covering 8.3 km2 (3.2 square miles) the island is located 17 km (10.6 mi) from shore. It is covered mostly with open eucalypt forest, rainforested gullies and semi permanent creek water.

Read more about Goold Island National Park:  History, Camping, Neighbouring Islands

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