| Address | Via Bruce Highway 28 kilometres south of Townsville,
Townsville
Queensland, 4816, Australia | | Telephone Enquiries : | 07-4778 8203 |
Bowling Green Bay is the largest National Park (55 300 hectares) between the city of Townsville and the town of Bowen on the North Queensland coast. The park includes the Mount Elliot area and adjacent coastal wetlands, saltpans and mangroves. Bowling Green National Park is near the southern limit of the Wet Tropical Rainforest. On Mount Elliot the rainforest is confined to areas about 66 metres. Access is via the Bruce Highway - turnoff towards Alligator Creek 28 kilometres south of Townsville. From the highway turnoff, it is six kilometres to the National Park. The Park is open from 6.30am to 6.30pm. Toilets, showers, barbecues and tables are provided for campers and day visitors. Camping is limited to 25 sites and a permit is required. Campers are requested to book 6 to 12 weeks in advance. Permits are not required for day visitors.
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| Entity Facility | Access Without Assistance for the Disabled, BBQ Facilities, Car park, Picnic Area, Public Telephone, Public Toilet, Shaded Area, Sheltered Area, Visitor Information Centre. | | Experience | Caravan and Camping, Flora/Fauna, Nature based. |
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