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.

Other Information

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

Queensland Parks and Forest:
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/

Regions

The link below provides a region map of QLD as a reference to what council zones are included in the 7 geographic regions of QLD.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regions_of_Queensland#/media/File:Qld-regions-map.gif

1. Far North Queensland
2. North Queesnland
3. Central Queensland
4. Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday
5. Wide Bay Burnett
6. Darling Downs South West
7. South East Queensland

Walks in Wide Bay Burnett

Easy

4.4 km return

2.5 hrs

Coalstoun Lakes

A short walk up over the ridge and down in to the 1st crater. Between 1st and 2nd crater watch for orb spiders. Can be stunning when the lakes have water.

Easy

800 m return

30 mins

Coomba Water Hole

Follow the staircase down to this hidden water hole and water fall/cascade. Beautiful spot for a picnic and to cool off on a hot summer's day.

Easy

7 km return

2 hrs

Environmental Walkway

A wonderful opportunity for bird watching, as the foreshores of Tin Can Bay can be explored via the 'environmental walkway'. This allows visitors to observe the inhabitants of the foreshores in comfort and without disturbing their natural habitat.
There is an excellent environmental walkway which runs along the foreshore of Tin Can Inlet. A well maintained path through the foreshore bushland with raised wooden walkways. There are lots of detailed signs explaining the flora and fauna, with a specific Foreshore Bird Walk with photos for identification purposes.

Easy

4 km return

90 mins

Gordonbrook Dam

Gordonbrook Dam is the sole water supply for Kingaroy and a peaceful spot to unwind. Take in the beautiful dam views from the viewing platform or a variety of walking tracks along the waters edge.

Medium

1 km return

45 mins

Kinbombi Falls

Located next to a camping area with picnic and toilet facilities, the Kinbombi Falls walks are a network of 3 short tracks that descend into a deep gully containing a seasonally flowing creek/waterfall. The combined walks could be done in under an hour, but it is worth setting aside more time to enjoy and explore the gully.

Officially a Grade 5 track (many steep stairs + Tracks 1/3 both have an unstable, unpaved section towards the bottom of the gully), the Kinbombi walks are suitable for people with a moderate-high level of fitness. Ankle-supporting footwear is recommended if you plan to go beyond the cement stairs and explore the gully.

Easy

4 km return

1 hr

Lake Boondooma Bush Walk

Easy walk from the lake side up to the lookout.

Easy

4 km return

45 mins

Lake Murphy Conservation Park

Nice easy stroll along the camping area , Robinson Creek and Lake Murphy

Medium

20 km one-way

3 hrs

Mary to Bay Rail Trail

A 20k walk/ ride from Hervey Bay To Maryborough, or visa versa. Cleared packed gravel track to thicker bush tracks. Mainly flat with some flooding in wetter weather. View the bird life and early morning kangaroos feeding on tufts of grass by the track.

Easy

100 km return

15 mins

McConnell Lookout

Lovely views of Burnett River, easy walk, shade shelter and bbq.

Easy

5 km return

1 hr

Mount Mia

Located in Wrattens State Forest . Nice quite hike as none venture out here often I say.