This national park protects a range of wetlands including estuarine areas, freshwater swamps, saltmarshes and sand dunes. Halifax Bay wetlands are recognised as nursery grounds for a wide range of estuary fish such as barramundi, mangrove jack, grunter and salmon.
Location
20 kilometres south-east of Ingham
Accessible by
- 4WD
Park facilities
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- No rubbish bins
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Trail bikes prohibited
Park features
Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park is recognised by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) as an area ‘of concern’. The coastal lowland area supports salt meadow/herbfield vegetation with highly-saline alluvial soils. The wetlands provide a habitat for wildlife, including migratory birds, and they are nursery grounds for fish, mud crabs and prawns. There are two separate shady camping areas in open woodland on the banks of creeks.
- Temporary park closure for aerial pest management activities: Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park 17–18 September 2026
- Camping area closure: Camping area 2, Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park 13 July 2026 to 13 July 2027
- Planned burn season: Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park 1 July to 31 October 2026