HistoryHidden gem

Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park

Pallarenda, Queensland

Old WWII defences and quiet beaches at the north end of Townsville.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
2 hours
Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park
Heritage branch staff · CC BY 3.0

A conservation park on a headland with old fort buildings, a quiet beach and walking tracks. It's a fine place to watch the sun set over the water. Most locals know it, few visitors do.

Good to know

  • Great for a sunrise or sunset walk
  • Fort buildings sit at the northern end
Getting there
Sealed road to the car park
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

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