St Helena Island National Park

St Helena Island National Park is the historic ruins of a nineteenth century penal settlement in Moreton Bay. Access to ruins by guided tour only. Restored cottage. The island provides good birdwatching.

Though the original dry vine forest was cleared, some natural regrowth and revegetation has occurred. Mangroves and mud flats provide an essential nursery for young fish, crabs, and shellfish. Dolphins, Turtles and occasionally Dugongs can be seen surfacing above the bay waters surrounding the Island. Many bird including birds of prey can be seen.