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Popular Walks
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Mt Ngungun
(507 ticks) -
Mount Coolum
(391 ticks) -
Mt Mitchell
(258 ticks) -
Mt Maroon
(239 ticks) -
Twin Falls Circuit
(239 ticks)
Sub-Regions
- Amamoor State Forest
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Brisbane City council local walks
- Brisbane Forest park D'Aguilar National Park
- Brooyar State Forest
- Bunya Mountains
- Cania Gorge National Park
- Carnarvon National Park
- Conondale National Park
- Crows Nest National Park
- Daintree National Park
- Daisy Hill Conservation Park
- Eumundi Conservation Park
- Expedition National Park
- Girraween National Park
- Glass House Mountains
- Glen Rock Regional Park
- Great Sandy National Park
- Ipswich
- Ipswich - Flinders Goolman Conservation Estate
- Karawatha Forest
- Kondalilla National Park
- Lamington National Park
- Main Range National Park
- Mapleton National Park
- Moogerah Peaks National Park
- Moreton Bay
- Mt Barney National Park
- North Queensland
- Parklands Conservation Park
- Ravensbourne National Park
- Springbrook National Park
- Sunshine Coast
- Tamborine National Park
- Toowoomba
- Woondum National Park
- Wooroonooran National Park
Summary
The Sunshine State
Queensland has a wealth of bushwalking opportunities including multiple World Heritage Listed rainforests such as the Daintree and Lamington National Park, great coastal and island parks like Fraser Island and Hinchinbrook Island.
Popular Walks
-
Mt Ngungun
(507 ticks) -
Mount Coolum
(391 ticks) -
Mt Mitchell
(258 ticks) -
Mt Maroon
(239 ticks) -
Twin Falls Circuit
(239 ticks)
Sub-Regions
- Amamoor State Forest
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Brisbane City council local walks
- Brisbane Forest park D'Aguilar National Park
- Brooyar State Forest
- Bunya Mountains
- Cania Gorge National Park
- Carnarvon National Park
- Conondale National Park
- Crows Nest National Park
- Daintree National Park
- Daisy Hill Conservation Park
- Eumundi Conservation Park
- Expedition National Park
- Girraween National Park
- Glass House Mountains
- Glen Rock Regional Park
- Great Sandy National Park
- Ipswich
- Ipswich - Flinders Goolman Conservation Estate
- Karawatha Forest
- Kondalilla National Park
- Lamington National Park
- Main Range National Park
- Mapleton National Park
- Moogerah Peaks National Park
- Moreton Bay
- Mt Barney National Park
- North Queensland
- Parklands Conservation Park
- Ravensbourne National Park
- Springbrook National Park
- Sunshine Coast
- Tamborine National Park
- Toowoomba
- Woondum National Park
- Wooroonooran National Park
Highlights
World Heritage Areas
- Fraser Island
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australia (Lamington NP, Springbrook NP, Mount Chinghee NP, Mount Barney NP, Main Range NP)
- Great Barrier Reef
- Riversleigh
- Wet Tropics (Daintree NP, Barron Gorge NP, Cedar Bay NP, Girringun NP, Wooroonooran NP)
Contact details
Environmental Protection Agency - Parks and Forests - http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/parks_and_forests/
Walks in Queensland
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Adjinbilly: Cascades
Adjinbilly Cascades are reached by a short 2 minute walk from the Ruby campfire area. It is a beautiful place, deserving to be called the ‘heart’ of Adjinbilly. It is a ‘must’ to visit early in your stay, with the small cascading waterfalls and enveloping rainforest creating a unique, secluded setting. You can walk up to the falls (beware of slippery rocks), get wet or sit and enjoy the special feeling of just being there.
There is a table and chairs where you can share a meal (perhaps a candlelight dinner for a special occasion).
2.5
km
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1
hr
Adjinbilly: Circuit Track
This is an ungraded track mostly following old logging tracks along the creek. This beautiful walk has a myriad of highlights, from the many cascades and the beautiful views of the creek to the amazing strangler figs and the magnificent epiphytes high in the trees.
It is a walk with plenty of ‘ups and downs’, and you might get your feet wet as you cross the creek. There are seats at selected beauty spots – wonderful places where you can reflect and soak up the ambience or take special photographs.
4.2
km
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90
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Adungadoo Pathway
Follow the peaceful waters of Bungil Creek. Ancient river gums are a beautiful feature of this walk, while the watercourse is a must for bird watchers. Take a small detour on route to see the largest Queensland Bottle Tree.
2
km
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1
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Anstead Bushland Reserve
Mostly flat, very easy walking tracks, well signposted. Lots of local wildlife information along the walk and quiet a nice view out over the old quarry and Brisbane River.
2.8
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90
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Araluen Cascades Track
From Finch Hatton Gorge picnic area, a moderate circuit with uphill sections leads you through lush rainforest and between granite boulders to the lookout above Araluen Cascades. If you are keen to swim, observe safety signs, jumping and diving into the water is prohibited. Variable water depths, submerged rocks and logs, and fast flowing water combine to make this activity extremely dangerous. Accidents have resulted in serious injury and a number of deaths
3.2
km
1
hr
Araucaria walk
The Araucaria walk, the longest of the the two walks in the Jimna State Forest, begins with a short walk across a suspension bridge at the end of the camping ground. The 3.2km walk takes about an hour and takes you through open bushland at the start into a hoop pine/dry rain forest. As it winds through the forest, you ascend gently and walk around a dry river gorge. There's plenty of bird watching in the early morning and late afternoon. Look for (and hear) bell miners (bellbirds), finches, sulphur crested cockatoos, Australian wood ducks and wood swallows and many more species. Staghorns and elkhorns can be seen in part of the rainforest. Move back into grassland before reaching the suspension bridge.
3.2
km
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90
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Auburn River National Park , Gorge -top walk
The track follows the river on a gentle walk through open eucalypt forest along the top of the gorge. At the lookout there are spectacular views down the river,
which flows over a series of cascades to the Auburn River Falls—best viewed after heavy rain.
1.5
km
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1
hr
Auburn River National Park , Riverbed and rockpools walk
This is a strenuous walk and should only be attempted
by fit walkers. This rough track winds down the side of
the gorge to the river, travelling through dry rainforest,
eucalypt forest and creek vegetation. The swollen
trunks of bottle trees are a forest feature.
Before exploring the river: take time to observe the
immediate area to ensure you will be able to find the
trail on your return. Take care when walking on wet rock
surfaces, as they can be slippery.
600
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15
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Auburn River National Park, Gorge Lookout walk
This short stroll leads to impressive views across Auburn River gorge. Take a camera and capture views of the river and its distinctive boulders. The 'Giant's Chair' can be seen from the lookout; so too is a peregrine falcon's nest—easily detected because of the 'white-wash' marks on the cliff face below a collection of sticks and debris which make up the nest. Unfenced lookout: Stay well back from the edge and supervise children at all times.
440
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20
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Balancing Rock
From the Balancing Rock car park a rough track climbs up a rock formation, providing views of Balancing Rock—a spectacular limestone outcrop. Take a moment to enjoy the view and photograph the surrounding open woodlands.
Wullumba art site is also located to the right of the car park.
