Snapper Island, Hope Islands National Park

Aerial view of Snapper Island, Hope Islands National Park. Photo: NPRSR.

Welcome

Welcome to Snapper Island, traditional sea country of the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people.

Location

Approximately 20 kilometres north of Port Douglas and one nautical mile south-east of Cape Kimberley.

What's special

This high continental island is popular for camping, birdwatching and small boat fishing. Lush forests, mangroves and coastal vegetation support a variety of bird species.

Useful links

• Snapper Island map (PDF, 734K)*
• Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Maps
• Management statement (PDF, 819K)*
• Species lists

Nearby parks

• Cape Tribulation, Daintree National Park
• Hope Islands National Park
• Mossman Gorge, Daintree National Park
• Mount Sorrow ridge trail, Daintree National Park

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