Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Cape Palmerston National Park adventure.
Bushwalkers, beach lovers, and bird watchers should add this spot to their itinerary.
Sandy beaches, dunes, and rugged headlands hug the coast of Cape Palmerston National Park, while inland, the distinctive peak of Mount Funnel provides the backdrop for photos. Cruise around the coastal estuaries and along the creeks in a boat or canoe, go fishing along the waterways, or spot whales, turtles, and dugongs around Ince Bay. Birdwatching opportunities are excellent along Cape Palmerston, with common sightings including ospreys, sea eagles, and white-breasted woodswallows. You’ll need a 4WD to explore, and adventurous types can venture off-road along the beaches and bush trails, before pitching a tent right by the seaside.
Mild year-round temperatures make Cape Palmerston a year-round destination for campers. Summers (December through March) can be hot, humid, and wet, with temperatures reaching 30°C, plus heavy downpours. May through September provides more pleasant weather for outdoor activities, and this is also the time to spot migrating whales, shorebirds, and sea turtles along the coast.