Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park

Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park is a protected area on the eastern Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia that conserves tropical rainforest, eucalypt woodlands and coastal habitats. The park is recognised for its high biodiversity and a number of locally endemic species.

The park contains rainforest gullies, escarpments and coastal areas that attract birdwatchers, botanists and visitors seeking remote bushwalking. Tracks and short walks give access to rainforest stands and lookout points; wildlife viewing and guided interpretation are principal visitor activities.

European establishment of formal protection dates to the 20th century when the area was declared a national park under its earlier name; the park is situated on land traditionally owned and managed by Indigenous Australian peoples. The park’s English name Iron Range appears in older references, while the combined name acknowledges traditional custodianship.

Kutini-Payamu sits on the eastern side of the Cape York Peninsula near the Lockhart River community. The park is remote from major cities; the nearest settlement providing access is the Lockhart River community on the Cape’s eastern coast.

• Biodiversity importance: Protects rainforest and savanna ecosystems on the eastern Cape York Peninsula and is known for high local biodiversity.
• Former name: Often referred to by its former name, Iron Range National Park, in older guides and signage.