Gloucester Island National Park

Gloucester Island National Park is a small protected island and marine park unit off the coast of Queensland, Australia, designated to conserve coastal habitats and seabird breeding sites.

The island is valued for its coastal vegetation, seabird colonies and shoreline habitats rather than developed visitor facilities. Recreational visits are limited and typically undertaken by private boat users who come for wildlife observation, sheltered beaches and short walks.

The island has been managed for conservation under Queensland’s national park system; its protection focuses on preserving seabird nesting areas and coastal ecosystems rather than tourism development.

Gloucester Island lies off the Queensland coast near the mainland communities in the Whitsunday/Greater Bowen area and is reached by private boat from nearby towns.

• Access: Access is by private boat from the mainland; there are no regular public ferry services to the island and visitor facilities are minimal.
• Natural values: The island supports seabird colonies and littoral vegetation and is managed for conservation within the national park framework.