Cabbage Tree Island

Cabbage Tree Island, located approximately 1.4 km off the mouth of Port Stephens, is a 30-hectare protected nature reserve in New South Wales, Australia. The island is renowned as the principal breeding site for the threatened Gould's petrel, with its western gullies serving as nesting grounds. Vegetation includes cabbage-tree palms, deciduous and sandpaper figs, native plums, and bird-lime trees. Access is restricted to scientific and conservation purposes, ensuring the preservation of its unique ecosystem.