A large island with wind-sheared scrublands, diverse birdlife and pristine beaches, Curtis Island remains one of the hidden secrets of central Queensland.

Curtis Island is a unique part of the central Queensland coast. Coastal heath and littoral rainforest scatter the sand dunes and beach ridges, while extensive salt flats make up the large plain on the northern section of the island.

The small settlement of Southend is the entry point for your stay on the southern end of this scenic island. Driving north from here you will reach Southend Conservation Park, Curtis Island Conservation Park and Curtis Island National Park. The parks offer tranquil ocean vistas and stretches of uninhabited beaches.

The endangered Capricorn yellow chat has been recorded in remnant wetlands on Curtis Island Conservation Park to the island’s north. The threatened flatback turtle nests on the island's beaches.