Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing

Visitor guide Featuring Bunya Mountains National Park Yarraman State Forest The Palms National Park Benarkin State Forest Ravensbourne National Park Crows Nest National Park Lake Broadwater Conservation Park

Balancing boulders and rugged gorges, rainforest-clad mountains and grassy plains, waterfalls and wetlands await discovery just a few hours inland from the beaches and busy cities of southern .

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Bunya Mountains National Park

t Eastern rainforest circuits v o Discover the largest stand of bunya pines G Stroll beneath giant bunya pines in a fern-carpeted ld Q in the world. Rainforests, waterfalls, r, rainforest along easy tracks. Walk past waterfalls and no mountain-top grasslands known as on to lookouts giving views to the east. ’C el O ‘balds’ and colourful birdlife feature in P icha 500 m hoto: M Queensland’s second oldest national park. 1 Bunya Bunya track 10 mins return 4 km 1 hr 2 Scenic circuit Getting there return 20 mins 10 km The Great Bunya Drive from Dalby, Kingaroy 3 Barker Creek circuit 3–4 hrs Places to walk return or Nanango leads up steep and narrow Enjoy 35 km of walking tracks; 5.4 km winding roads to the mountain top. Some 4 Barker Creek lookout 2 hours ranging from a short 500 m return sections from Maidenwell and Maclagan stroll to a 10 km hike. are unsealed. The Department of Transport and Main Roads advises that all access Western walks roads are unsuitable for travel by long Shady rainforest gives way to sunny eucalypt-clad ridges with views to the west. and/or heavy vehicles. Discretion is urged Start and finish at picnic areas or link together to make a longer walk. with respect to caravans, motorhomes and buses. 5 Paradise to Westcott 3.2 km + 1.5 km return by road 2–3 hrs 6 Koondaii circuit 2.5 km return 1 hr Places to visit and stay 7 Westcott to Cherry Plain 4.8 km + 1.8 km return by road 3–4 hrs Picnic or start your walk at Dandabah, 8 Cherry Plain to Burtons Well 6 km + 2.4 km return by road 3–4 hrs Westcott and Burtons Well where there are toilets, barbecues and picnic tables. Tracks 9 Mt Kiangarow track 2.3 km return 1 hr can also be accessed from car parks at Paradise or Cherry Plain. Westcott and Burtons Well camping areas To Kingaroy have tent sites only. Dandabah camping Scale area is a large open area with vehicle 0 1 km access and electric barbecues. Book in 9 advance for all camping. Mt Kiangarow Burtons Well A small general store, food and holiday 1135 m accommodation is available nearby. Learn about the park and places you can walk from on-site signs or visit Ghinghion www.nprsr.qld.gov.au. Lookout 8 Cherry Plain Bottle Tree Bluff Bunya Mountains 7 National Park

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Yarraman Benarkin Things to do Logging and service tracks criss-cross the State Forest State Forest forest and can be used for cycling, walking or horse riding. Motorised vehicles are restricted to formed roads only. Entry Hoop pine grows naturally above into harvesting areas is not permitted. vine forests and in straight plantation Majestic hoop pine plantations, towering Obey all signs. rows adjacent to eucalypt forests eucalypt forests and dense vine scrub A section of The Brisbane Valley Rail and woodlands. cover the scenic Blackbutt Range and Trail (open to walking, cycling and horse the rolling hills at the head of the riding) also passes through Benarkin Getting there Brisbane River. State Forest, following the old rail line up the Blackbutt Range. Find trail Turn off the D’Aguilar Highway 1.5 km information and access details at north of Yarraman. Getting there www.brisbanevalleyrailtrail.org.au. Turn off the D’Aguilar Highway 3.5 km east Horse riders can also follow the Places to visit of Blackbutt. Gravel roads are accessible Bicentennial National Trail through by conventional vehicles but caution is Benarkin State Forest. Visit www. Drive 1.4 km through pine plantations to needed, especially after rain. nationaltrail.com.au for trail details. picnic at shady Rogers Park. Toilets, picnic tables and barbecues are provided. Bring your own firewood. Places to visit and stay Access roads to Emu Creek Dogs must remain on leash and be Clancys camping area and Emu Creek camping and day-use areas restrained at all times. Camping is camping and day-use areas are situated may be closed due to flood not permitted. on small flats beside the semi-permanent waters of Emu Creek They have toilets, damage. To check if open, fireplaces and picnic tables. Book in visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au. advance for all camping.

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Take a short walk through a tiny patch of Limit of remnant rainforest filled with impressive Lake Broadwater is the only naturally piccabeen palms and rich birdlife. boating occurring water body of this type on the The ‘neck’ of the and is listed in the bird lake is closed to hide boating at all times Directory of Nationally Important Broadwater Getting there Gully Wetlands. The lake covers approximately Turn east off the New England Highway 350 ha of the 1220 ha park and, when full, 3 at Cooyar, 94 km north of Toowoomba is up to 3 m deep. It dries out periodically, ly and 28 km south-west of Yarraman. sometimes for lengthy periods. Self-guided ul G The park is a further 8 km drive along drive s

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0 0.5 1 km S Places to visit The recreation area has picnic tables, toilets, showers, barbecues, a boat ramp, The picnic area has picnic tables and camping area and a small community hall. wood-fired barbecues. To hire the hall phone (07) 4663 3555. 1. Wilga campground track Camping is not permitted. The Wilga Bush camping area on the 4.4 km return. lake’s northern side has toilets but Allow 1 hr 30 mins. no showers. Places to walk Connects the Wilga Bush camping area Obtain camping permits from self- with the lake and main recreation area. The Palms circuit registration stands on arrival. Camping 650 m. Allow 15 mins. Class 3. fees apply. Contact the caretakers at 2. Red gum track Lake Broadwater on (07) 4663 3562 3 km return. for further information. Allow 1 hr. Class 3. Scale Wind through large river red gums beside 0 100 m Getting there the lake. Great for birdwatching. The Palms Turn off the Moonie Highway 20 km south- 3. Self-guided drive and bird hide National Park west of Dalby and drive a further 10 km to the park. 5 km return.

Drive through woodland south-west of Things to do the lake. Stop at the elevated bird hide to view wildlife on the neck of the lake. The lake is popular for bird-watching, walking and picnicking, as well as boating and skiing when full. Boating and skiing are permitted on the main body of the lake only, with boating permits required prior to launching. The ‘neck’ area of the lake has been designated a waterfowl refuge and no

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Crows Nest Scale Crows Nest Creek 0 200 400 m To Crows Nest National Park 6 km Camping area Picnic area

After good rain, water tumbles along a series of boulder-strewn cascades before spilling over Crows Nest Falls. The Cascades 1 3 Downstream, cliffs up to 100 m high 2 surround a gorge known locally as Kauyoo Pool Koonin Valley of Diamonds. Lookout Bottlebrush Pool Crows Nest Falls Getting there Valley of Diamonds Turn off the New England Highway at the Cressbrook Ck

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Places to visit and stay Places to walk 2. Crows Nest Falls via Kauyoo loop The picnic area beside Crows Nest Creek Take a creek-side walk to waterholes and includes The Cascades, Kauyoo Pool has picnic tables, gas barbecues and to lookouts giving spectacular views over and Bottlebrush Pool pit toilets. the gorge. 2.7 km return. A small bush campground has unpowered 1. Crows Nest Falls lookout Allow 1 hour. tent and caravan sites, pit toilets, At Kauyoo Pool, access is easy into fireplaces and boil-your-own-water bush 2.1 km return. Allow 45 mins. shallow water. Steep crevices and slippery showers. Firewood is not provided so rocks lead to The Cascades. Watch your bring your own clean, milled wood, or At Crows Nest Falls, water tumbles over 20 step, especially if the creek is flowing. use a gas or fuel stove. Never collect m high granite cliffs. For your safety, stay Bottlebrush Pool is the ideal place to wood from the national park. Bring your behind the lookout barriers. Deaths have enjoy a swim and relax. own drinking water. Book in advance occurred here and risk of rock falls make for camping. this area unsafe. For your safety, never dive or jump into the water – it may be shallower than it looks or hide submerged obstructions 3. Koonin lookout 4.5 km return. Allow 1 hr 30 mins. Koonin lookout gives a bird’s-eye view over the Valley of Diamonds and onto distant rolling hills. Photo: Robert Ashdown, Ashdown, Robert Photo: Queensland Government Queensland

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Flocks of topknot pigeons feed in Photo: Bruce Thomson the large fig at the Ravensbourne Cedar Block day- Caring for parks use area. and forests National Park Places to walk 1. Cedar Block circuit Help protect parks, forests and 500 m circuit. heritage into the future by following Allow 15 mins. these guidelines. This day-use park has short walks Learn about the rainforest and how it has • Everything within national parks, through remnant rainforest and been used by Aboriginal travellers and conservation parks and State forests eucalypt forest, and an amazing array timber-getters from the signed, self-guided is protected. Do not take or interfere of native birdlife. walk starting at the Cedar Block day-use area. with plants, animals, rocks or historic artefacts. Getting there 2. Rainforest circuit • Domestic animals are not allowed in 1.7 km return. national parks or conservation parks. Turn off the New England Highway at Allow 40 mins. Dogs and horses may be permitted Hampton and head east towards Esk Large Sydney blue gums emerge above in designated areas of some State for 17 km to the park turnoff. Take the the rainforest in where ferns, vines and forests—check first. 1.3 km sealed road to the park. From epiphytes grow. Esk, follow the Esk–Hampton Road for • Do not collect firewood from the 3. Palm Creek circuit national parks or State forests. 33 km before turning off to the park. 3.6 km return. • Never feed or leave food for animals. Allow 1 hr 15 mins. • Keep to tracks. Cutting corners or Places to visit Descend into Palm Creek—named after the creating new tracks causes damage Both Blackbean day-use area and piccabeen palms covering its steep banks. and erosion. Cedar Block day-use area have wood- Take the short side track to a small • Take care with fire. Light fires only fired barbecues, toilets, picnic tables sandstone overhang. in fireplaces, where provided, and and shelter sheds. Bring your own extinguish with water before leaving. drinking water and clean-milled 4. Buaraba Creek Store cigarette butts and dispose firewood or fuel stove. 6.2 km return. of them back home. Gus Beutel lookout provides panoramic Allow 2 hrs. • Be tidy. Remove all rubbish and views over the range towards Brisbane, Rainforest merges into eucalypt forest recyclables from the park. the and the . on the way down into the shady, spring-fed • Access to State forest roads is not Camping is not permitted. Buaraba Creek. Return along the same track. permitted where ‘no entry’ signs Buaraba have been erected due to Carry drinking water. Creek harvesting activities.

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flooded or roads to lookouts closed. Main Range Check road conditions before visiting. National Park Places to visit and stay Picnic at , Spicers Gap, hikes into remote and extremely rugged Goomburra and . Camp mountain terrain. Impressive mountain peaks, escarpments at Goomburra and Spicers Gap. All sites and ridges are part of the Gondwana have toilets, but bring your own drinking water and firewood or fuel stove. Some tracks were damaged Rainforests of World Heritage during heavy rains in 2013. Area and offer excellent walking To check which tracks are open opportunities and breathtaking views. Places to walk visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au. Walks range from short, easy strolls to Getting there long, physically demanding hikes. Limited bush campsites Cunninghams Gap is a distinctive Main Range also offers spectacular remote are available. Visit landmark on the area bushwalking. Only experienced, fit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au 116 km south-west of Brisbane and and well-prepared walkers should attempt for details. 50 km east of Warwick. Spicers Gap is accessible to conventional Tracks from Cunninghams Gap vehicles from the east. Turn off the Cunningham Highway 5 km west of 1 Box forest track 5 km return 2 hrs onto Lake Moogerah Road, then 2 Rainforest circuit 1.6 km return 25 mins right into Spicers Gap Road. The last 5 km is unsealed. 3 Gap Creek Falls 9.8 km return 6 hrs Queen Mary Falls is a popular day trip 4 Palm Grove circuit 4.4 km return 2 hrs destination 11 km east of Killarney or 64 km south-west of Boonah on the 5 Mount Cordeaux track 6.8 km return 2 hrs 30 mins Killarney–Boonah Road. The scenic and winding road from the east is steep and 6 Bare Rock/Morgans walk 12.4 km return 4 hrs 30 mins should be travelled with care. It is not 7 Mount Mitchell track 10.2 km return 3 hrs suitable for caravans. Goomburra is nestled in the western foothills of the . Tracks around Spicers Gap Turn off the Cunningham Highway at 8 Pioneer Graves track 260 m return 15 mins Gladfield, 25 km west of Cunninghams 9 Moss’s Well track 120 m return 10 mins Gap and follow the signs; or from Warwick or Toowoomba, turn off the New England 10 Governors Chair lookout 300 m return 15 mins Highway 3 km south of Allora and head 11 Heritage Trail 3.2 km return 1 hr Buaraba east. The last 6 km is unsealed. After Creek heavy rain, creek crossings may be 12 Mount Mathieson trail 8.1 km return 3 hrs

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Northern walking tracks (from Bald Rock Creek day-use area) Wyberba Walk 280 m 15 min Granite Arch 1.6 km return 30 min Bald Rock Creek circuit 2.2 km return 1 hr The Junction 5.2 km return 2 hrs Girraween The Pyramid 3.7 km return 1.5–2 hrs National Park Southern walking tracks (from Pyramids Road) Castle Rock 5.2 km return 1.5–2 hrs The Sphinx and Turtle Rock 7.4 km return 3–4 hrs Girraween­—meaning ‘place of flowers’—is a landscape of massive granite outcrops, Mt Norman 11 km return 4–5 hrs precariously balanced boulders and Mt Norman spectacular wildflower displays in spring. (from the Mt Norman day-use area) 4 km return 1.5–2 hrs The park is renowned for its walking and birdwatching opportunities. Eastern walking tracks (from Dr Roberts carpark) Dr Roberts waterhole 1.2 km return 30 min Getting there Underground Creek 2.8 km return 1–1.5 hrs Turn off the New England Highway 26 km south of Stanthorpe or 11 km north of Wallangarra, then continue east for Firewood is not provided so bring your Except where indicated, Girraween’s 17 km 9 km to the Girraween visitor own clean, milled wood or purchase it of walking tracks start near the visitor information centre. locally on the way to Girraween. Caravan information centre or day-use area. Main sites are not powered and generators tracks are well defined but expect rocky are not permitted. This park is popular sections. Most summit tracks have steep Places to visit and stay so book well in advance for holidays and upper slopes. For track details, refer to on- long weekends. site signs or visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au. The Bald Rock Creek day-use area has electric barbecues, picnic tables Bush camping is permitted in some and toilets. remote locations providing permits are obtained in advance. All bush camping is Two camping areas—Castle Rock for walking access only. and Bald Rock Creek—have hot Granite Arch showers, flushing toilets, picnic Bald Rock Wyberba tables and fireplaces. Creek circuit walk Places to walk Bald Rock To Stanthorpe 20 km Creek day- use area Bald Rock Ballandean To Stanthorpe 23 km Creek via Storm King Dam camping area Information Visit the Girraween visitor information centre centre to learn more about the park.

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The park’s eastern boundary is 16 km Camping at Sundown from Ballandean along gravel roads via Red Rock Gorge Curr Road and Sundown Road. A rough is not permitted National Park 4WD track then leads to Red Rock Gorge, on long weekends. Reedy Waterhole and Burrows Waterhole For all other areas, book well in advance camping areas. The 20 km drive along for camping over long weekends and rough, steep narrow roads from the park school holidays. Discover a rugged wilderness of entrance to Burrows Waterhole takes Walkers can bush camp in some remote spectacular sharp ridges and steep-sided nearly two hours to complete. Towing of locations providing rangers are notified gorges surrounding the Severn River on trailers or campers is not recommended. and permits obtained in advance. the Queensland–New South Wales border. Bushwalkers can leave vehicles inside the park entrance. To reach Nundubbermere Falls in the Things to do Getting there north, travel 8 km along the Texas Road Sundown is perfect for a remote camping Sundown is 250 km south-west of west of Stanthorpe, then 20 km along and walking experience. Bird watch or Brisbane and has three entry points. The Nundubbermere Road to Falls Road and explore along the river and up side creeks. Broadwater campground at the park’s 4 km to the park entrance. Waterholes along the Severn River southern entrance can be reached in are suitable for swimming, canoeing conventional vehicles. Places to visit and stay and fishing. Never dive or jump into From Stanthorpe: travel 62 km west on waterholes—water may be shallower than the Texas Road and turn left onto the The Broadwater campground has it looks or hide submerged objects. Glenlyon Dam Road. Drive 14 km before individual sites with fireplaces, pit toilets turning left onto Permanents Road. The and boil-your-own-water bush showers. Broadwater campground is a further 4 km Caravans longer than 4 m will not fit Places to walk across the small bridge leading to the along a good gravel road. Sundown has formed tracks as well as campground. From Tenterfield: travel north 5 km along remote walks. Short walks only are listed the New England Highway then west along Burrows Waterhole and Red Rock Gorge here. Only experienced and fit walkers the 52 km to Mingoola. camping areas have pit toilets. There who are well-prepared and have detailed Turn right and drive 12 km to the park are no facilities at Reedy Waterhole or topographic maps should attempt any turn-off. Nundubbermere Falls. other longer or more difficult hikes into Sundown’s remote and extremely rugged mountain terrain. To Stanthorpe–Texas Road Scale 0 2 4 km Nundubbermere Falls

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and camping information Queensland Government Queensland Before camping overnight in a park or Visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au. Smith, Karen Photo: forest, you must obtain a camping permit Go to ‘Park alerts’ for the latest and pay your camping fees. People who information on access, closures camp without a permit can be fined. and conditions. Staying safe Book and pay for your permit before you Or phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68) . Your safety is our concern but your arrive. School and public holidays can be Mobile phone charges may apply. responsibility. Be aware of potential very busy so book several months ahead. For information on road conditions dangers and follow these guidelines To obtain camping permits or camping visit www.131940.qld.gov.au or to keep yourself and others safe. credits*: phone 13 19 40. • Supervise children closely. • visit www.qld.gov.au/camping Other contacts • Take care at cliff edges. • phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68). Mobile Police • Never dive or jump into water. It may phone charges may apply. • Toowoomba area (07) 4631 6333 be shallower than it looks or hide A booking number will be issued which • Dalby area (07) 4669 9222 submerged objects. is to be prominently displayed on your • Warwick area (07) 4660 4444 • Obey warning and advisory signs and camping structure. RACQ roadside assistance 13 11 11 park closure notices. *Camping credits are a convenient way • Tracks, rocks and creek crossings can for campers to pay for camping without be slippery, especially after rain. providing credit card or personal details every time a booking is made. Customers • Carry drinking water, a first-aid kit and with credits must still have a valid insect repellent. camping permit before setting up camp. • Wear sturdy footwear and choose tracks appropriate to your fitness level and time available. • Never walk alone and stay on the tracks In an emergency call Triple Zero 000 unless you are a very experienced and well-equipped bushwalker. Mobile phone coverage is limited or non-existent in most park or forest areas. • Plan to complete walks or drives well • If you cannot reach Triple Zero (000) from a GSM mobile, before dark. try 112. • Drive carefully—obey speed limits and • If deaf or speech or hearing impaired, call 106 using a road rules. Roads may be unsealed text phone. with loose gravel, sharp curves, narrow • Advise the location and nature of the emergency. sections and steep grades. • Stay on the phone until advised to hang up. • Watch out for the unexpected. Slow down to allow time to react to changed road conditions, wildlife, other park users and logging trucks (in or near All information provided in this guide is correct Front cover photo: The Sphinx, Girraween State forests). at the time of printing. Check for park alerts and National Park. Darren Jew, Queensland closures online at www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks Government • Tell friends or family where you are or at the nearest accredited visitor going and when you expect to return. information centre. Back cover photo: Castle Rock camping If your plans change, let them know. area, Girraween National Park. Karen Smith, Queensland Government

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