Places To Visit
Michaelmas and Upolo Cays National Park
Cairns
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Part of Michaelmas and Upolo Cays National Park, Michaelmas Cay is one of the most important seabird breeding sites on the Great Barrier Reef. Michaelmas Cay is a small, low sand cay, covered by grasses and low-growing plants. Upolu Cay is a low, unvegetated sand cay. From the beach access area on Michaelmas Cay, watch seabirds nesting and tending their young without disturbing them. Marvel at the sight of up to 30,000 seabirds occupying the cay at peak nesting periods during summer. Look for sooty terns, common noddies and crested terns. Admire huge flocks of seabirds filling the sky. Go snorkelling to explore the surrounding reefs. (Public moorings are provided.)
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
13 0013 0372
Tollfree:
1300 130 372
Email: csc@epa.qld.gov.au
Web:
www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=167
ENTRY INFORMATION
Free Entry:
Yes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome.
How to get There
40 kilometres north-east of Cairns. Go by charter, private boat or tour operator vessel. Access to Michaelmas Cay is restricted to a roped-off section of the beach and allowed only between 9.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
