It makes up the backdrop to the city of Rockhampton which marks the start of Tropical Queensland.

It comprises 4,250 hectares (10,500 acres) of open forests and woodland and its highest peak is Mount Archer which stands at 604 m (1,982 ft) above sea level.

[1] The Darumbal tribe Raki-warra clan considers the park as a part of its traditional country.

The rufous shrikethrush, white-browed scrubwren, powerful owl and glossy black cockatoo are some of the bird species found in the park.

[3] A road leads to the summit of Mount Archer, where there are a few bushwalking and rock climbing opportunities.