It is part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland and Einasleigh Uplands bioregions.

Also found in the park are golden bowerbirds, blue-faced parrotfinch, giant blue earthworms, cinereus ringtail possum, masked white-tailed rat, red-bellied black snake as well as several species or rare frogs.

[3] In February 2017 small population of endangered northern bettongs had been discovered in the National Park.

Four-wheel driving and trail-bike riding are the most popular recreational activities.

Several clearings along Mount Lewis Road have been identified as good locations for spotting a large variety of birds.