Michaelmas and Upolu Cays National Park

Michaelmas Cay. Photo: courtesy of Passions of Paradise.

Location

Michaelmas and Upolu Cays National Park is 41 km north-east of Cairns

What's special

Michaelmas Cay is one of the most important bird nesting sites in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and the most significant around Cairns. Boating and snorkelling are also popular around these small cays.

Useful links

• Michaelmas Cay restricted access area sign (PDF, 1.0M)*
• Great Barrier Reef Marine Park zoning information and maps
• Public moorings and anchoring
• Michaelmas and Upolu Cays National Park Management Plan (PDF, 3.4M)*
• Species lists

Nearby parks

• Barron Gorge National Park
• Green Island National Park
• Mount Whitfield Conservation Park

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