Deepwater National Park
Facts and practical information
Deepwater is a coastal national park in Queensland, Australia, 375 km north of Brisbane. It protects an area of sand dunes and coastal heaths in the Deepwater Creek catchment. The area is one of the few remaining pristine freshwater catchments on Queensland's east coast. Deepwater National Park was established in 1988 and covers 4,090 ha. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Emu
The emu, a bird indigenous to Australia, is the second-largest living bird by height, surpassed only by the ostrich. These soft-feathered, flightless birds can stand up to 1.9 meters tall and are easily identifiable by their long necks and legs, along with their brown...
Birds
Bar-tailed godwit
The bar-tailed godwit is an intriguing large wader bird, easily identified by its striking red breeding plumage, long legs, and distinctive upturned bill. Belonging to the Scolopacidae family, these birds thrive on bristle-worms and shellfish found in coastal mudflats...
Birds
Swift Tern
The greater crested tern, often referred to simply as the crested tern or swift tern, is a captivating seabird belonging to the Laridae family. These terns are frequently observed nesting in large, bustling colonies along coastlines and islands in tropical...
Birds
Brahminy kite
The Brahminy Kite, formerly known as the Red-backed Sea-Eagle, is a striking medium-sized bird of prey belonging to the Accipitridae family, which includes many diurnal raptors. These birds are predominantly found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia,...
Birds
Loggerhead
The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is a remarkable marine species within the family Cheloniidae. Renowned for its substantial size, it ranks as the largest hard-shelled turtle, with adult individuals typically weighing around 135 kg (about 300 lbs)...
Reptiles
Queensland