Summary

Rugged mountains, ravines, tumbling waterfalls, magnificent rainforest, rich and varied wildlife, easy access and a fascinating history make this one of Queensland’s most popular national parks. Nestled betwen Cairns and Kuranda

History

Any interesting history for the region?

Features

What are the standout bushwalking features?

Access

How do you get there? Include all access points if there are many?

Maps

Which maps cover the region?

Accommodation

Only a 20min drive from Cairns.

Camping

See QLD GOV website below:

Other

Contact details

Queensland Government Parks and Forest:

https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/barron-gorge/about.html

Walks in Barron Gorge National Park

Very Easy

1.2 km return

45 mins

Barron Falls Lookout

A lovely little board walk with many information signs to a spectacular waterfall (especially in the wet season).

Very Hard

3.6 km one-way

2 hrs

Barron Gorge Waterfalls

DRY SEASON ONLY

The walk starts at Barron hydro-electrical station and finishes on top of Barron Falls. It goes over all the waterfalls. Suited for Alpinist and Mountaineers with previous experience only.

Hard

7.1 km

5 hrs

Glacier Rock via Douglas Track

A walk through rainforest to an ancient glacier rock with amazing views for a good chunk of it.

Easy

9.4 km return

4 hrs

McDonalds Track

This historic track links Wright's Lookout to the Douglas Track, taking you from Kuranda down the Barron River Gorge. It provides views of the gorge from the southern side, seldom seen by the visitor unless they take the train down.

Easy

2 km

1 hr

Stony Creek Weir track

Nice little walk along a beautiful creek to swimming holes

Very Easy

3 km return

1 hr

Wrights Lookout

A beautiful lookout over the Barron Gorge national park down to the Cairns' bay.