Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park (CYPAL) Tropical North Queensland

Long sweeping beaches, lowland tropical rainforest and heath-covered ranges are features of Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park (CYPAL). Photo credit: © John Augusteyn

Long sweeping beaches, rocky outcrops, the largest area of lowland tropical rainforest in Australia and rugged, heath-covered ranges are features of this remote park.

Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park (CYPAL) is jointly managed by the Northern Kuuku Ya’u Kanthanampu Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC Land Trust and the Queensland Government in accordance with an Indigenous Management Agreement and other land management arrangements. Read more about joint management of Cape York Peninsula national parks.

Location

752km north of Cairns via the Peninsula Developmental Road.

Welcome

The Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park (CYPAL) are the Kuuku Ya’u people (including the Kungkay people and Kanthanampu people). They ask that you respect and take care of their country.

Accessible by

  • 4WD

Learn moreGetting there

Park facilities

  • Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
  • Generators allowed (conditions apply)
  • No rubbish bins
  • Toilets
  • Tent camping
  • Camper trailer camping
  • Cycling
  • Trail bike riding

  • There are currently no park alerts for this park.