Snapper Island National Park 

Snapper Island is 27km north of Port Douglas and about 4km due east of the mouth of the Daintree River. The 56ha national park was declared in 1939 to protect the island’s natural, cultural and recreational values. The island is home to a variety of woodland, sea and other bird species. During the summer months, pied imperial-pigeons visit the island between bouts of feeding in the mainland forests.

A continental (high) island that once formed part of the mainland, Snapper Island rises 102m above sea level and supports several vegetation communities. Narrow fringing reef surrounds the island.

The island is part of the traditional sea country of the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people, who continue to hunt and fish around the island. In the early 1900s a lime kiln operated on the island and beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) processing may also have taken place. The watercourse stonework of what is believed to be an early Chinese market garden is still visible on the island today.

The island is within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority manage the island and surrounding waters as protected areas.

Site Description  Marine Park, National Park, Recreation Ground, Wildlife Park

Site Facilities  Camping Ground, Picnic Area, Public Toilets, Rest Area, Walking Trails

Tour Types  Self Guided Tours

Attractions  Aboriginal Sacred Sites, Beaches, Lookout, Scenic Views, Wildlife

Activities  Animal Viewing, Beach Combing, Birdwatching, Boating, Bushwalking, Camping, Photography, Picnicking, Snorkelling, Walking

Admission  Free Admission