Wuthathi (Saunders Islands) National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land)

Wuthathi (Saunders Islands) National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) is one of 912 national parks in Australia — protected area in Queensland, Australia. It covers 0.2 km² (19 ha), making it the #853 largest national park in Australia (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1989, 37 years ago — the first national parks in Australia date back to 1898. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Wuthathi (Saunders Islands) National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land)

The closest airport is Lockhart River Airport (IRG), about 121 km away — around 2 h 38 min by car; alternatively Horn Island Airport (HID, 158 km). Other national parks within reach include Wuthathi (Shelburne Bay) National Park Aboriginal (373 km²), Sir Charles Hardy Group National Park (1 km²), Bromley (Ampulin) National Park Aboriginal (403 km²) and Piper Islands National Park (0 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.