Goold Island National Park
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Goold Island is a national park in Queensland (Australia), 1250 km northwest of Brisbane.
Fact sheet
Covering 8.30 km² the island is located 17 km from shore covered mostly in open eucalypt forest with rain forested gullies and semi permanent creek water. Campers are required to bring their own water and all camping facilities. Camping is by permit only and is limited numbers. Best to book in advance.
Fish traps and middens are the only remains of the original inhabitants of the island who were wiped out by introduced diseases in the 1800's.
Brook Island is smaller and made up of a North and South islands. These two islands are used mainly by nesting birds it is requested not to disturb the birds during nesting seasons. Birds typically found here are the pied imperial pigeon estimated 40000 nesting pairs, bridled terns, black naped terns, roseate and little terns. Beach stone curlews and rare species also makes North Brook Island its home.
Access to the islands is by Ferry, private boat or charter or sea kayak. Warning Marine stingers are present during the warmer months.