The Palaszczuk government has purchased the land proposed for the Earl Hills development at Trinity Beach, protecting the land from developers.
Member for Barron River Craig Crawford says the area is home to threatened species and the plan was to develop the 54 hectares of land into a conservation park by the years end.
Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch says its important to protect areas like Earl Hill to ensure Queenslanders can enjoy the natural beauty they provide.