The park and surrounding rocky hills were originally covered with hoop pines. The trees supported a timber industry at the turn of the century. Consequently, only a few hoop pines remain today, except for Round Hill mountain itself where a mixture of tall hoop pines and dense dry rainforest, with its tangled vines, still cover the steep western face.

Grass Trees (Xanthorrhoea australis) and the other 17 endemic species form much of the landscape of Australia. In our area impressive species, veterans of many fires, can be found. Their fire blackened trunks and skirts of fine, dried grass-like leaves together with a spear-shaped flower 4 to 5 metres high gives them a strangely majestic appearance.

In the north of the Discovery Coast is Rodds Peninsula National Park. The park is the largest of the national parks along the Discovery Coast, an undisturbed wilderness of 11,970 hectares. The park is a challenge for the experienced bush walker, as access is only by boat or on foot. However, anyone taking up the challenge will be rewarded with stunning views and close encounters with a myriad of bird and wild life.
Camping is permitted in Rodds Harbour National Park but only with permission from the National Park Services.