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Contents For all the world Parks at a glance...... 2 In the north...... 10 Many of the parks and forests on the Tablelands are part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area—an area so special that it is valued Welcome...... 3 In the centre...... 12 worldwide for its exceptional diversity, its evolutionary history Parks of the Tablelands north map...... 4 Around Tinaroo...... 14 and its superb scenic beauty. The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area Parks of the Tablelands south map...... 5 Around Atherton...... 16 covers nearly 900,000ha and stretches along the north-east coast of Plan your journey...... 6 Heading south...... 18 Queensland for about 450km between Townsville and Cooktown. Getting there...... 7 ...... 20 Choose your adventure...... 8 Visit with care...... 22 Unwind Adventurous by nature...... 9 Further information...... 24 with family and friends as you soak up a sunset and Fishing at Lake Tinaroo, disconnect from the pace Danbulla State Forest. and bustle of everyday life.

Delve Parks at a glance deeply into the mining, forestry and farming history that has shaped and influenced the colourful landscape. Page Camping Camp fires Toilets Dogs on a leash Day-use area Fishing Short walk or(3hr less) Long walk than(more 3hr) Mountain biking Canoeing/ Kayaking Horseriding The Chimneys day-use area, Danbulla. Park Bunda Bibandji () CP 10–11 Experience Discover Bartle Frere Trail, Wooroonooran NP 12–13 a cultural landscape, a diverse landscape peppered with astounding volcanic features, Curtain Fig NP 12–13 interwoven with significant places, traditional stories World Heritage-listed forests and Danbulla NP and SF 14–15 and spiritual connections. exceptional animals and plants. Davies Creek and Dinden NPs 10–11 Emerald Creek, Dinden West FR 10–11 Delight Hallorans Hill CP 16–17 u in awe-inspiring views Hasties Swamp NP 16–17 and rugged scenery from a whisper-quiet kayak or Herberton Range NP and SF, 16–17 and Baldy Mountain FR atop 2 wheels. Herberton Range CP 18–19 Muellers stag beetle. Koombooloomba NP and CP 20–21 Photos (clockwise from top right): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt; © Wet Lake , Crater NP 12–13 Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park. Tropics Management Authority; © Damien Bleach Photography; Yabbaday © Daniel Joseph , Crater Lakes NP 12–13 CP 12–13 u u NP 18–19 Welcome to the Misty Mountains Wilderness tracks* 20–21 Mount Hypipamee NP 18–19 Tablelands’ parks SF and FR 18–19 Welcome to the Atherton and Evelyn tablelands. A lush, fertile of Tablelands section, Tully Gorge NP* 20–21 rainforest, wetland and savannah, full of walking tracks, mountain-bike trails, NP* 20–21 camping areas, craters, lakes, waterfalls and wildlife. The endless variety of SF 16–17 attractions and activities means the tablelands have something for everyone to enjoy! As a ranger I like being able to work on Country, to look after Country. NP = National Park On behalf of all my fellow rangers, we ask that you respect the places you visit CP = Conservation Park SF = State Forest and help us preserve our precious parks for future generations. FR = Forest Reserve Ranger Brittney * Access and facilities from the Tablelands only. For information about the coastal reaches of these parks, see the Tropical Coast national parks journey guide. At some locations, conditions may apply. u Nearby Photos: (left) Mandy Heales © Qld Govt; (background) © Steven Nowakowski

2 (Front cover) Emerald Creek Falls in Dinden West Forest Reserve; (this page) Tableland sunrise 3 Photos: (front cover) © Paul Curtis, Wildscapes; (this page) © Roger James Parks of the Tablelands north map Parks of the Tablelands south map

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Photo: ©Damien Bleach Photography access only camp sites! camp only access Danbulla’s boat- for out set and canoe the into tent your pack seclusion, and peace for better, Even shorelines. intricate their explore to Dam Koomboolomba or (Danbulla) Tinaroo Lake of shores the on site camp lakeside your from water the onto slide adventurous, more something For craters. volcanic listed Heritage- World these around float leisurely or paddle arefreshing Enjoy Park. National Lakes Crater Barrine—of and lakes—Eacham forest-fringed the explore to kayak or acanoe into Slip canoeing and Kayaking landscape. diverse and scenery area’s the dramatic showcase that adventure great experiences Tablelands’ offer and forests parks lake or pedal your mountain around way purpose-built The bike trails. Paddle your or canoe in kayak the tranquil of avolcanic waters crater nature by Adventurous Sunrise onLake Eacham, Crater Lakes National Park Forest Mountain Bike Park Park Bike Mountain Forest Atherton at biking Mountain mountain biking opportunity. biking mountain exciting this miss don’t experienced, more or anovice are you Whether landscape. surrounding the of views awe-inspiring at pause and ridgelines, and valleys clad forest- climb creeks, clear and gullies rocky into Dip trails. mountain-bike single purpose-built award-winning, of 60km around on Range Herberton the of slopes lower the Criss-cross Bike Park Mountain Forest Atherton biking Mountain refreshing dip in Davies Creek afterwards! Creek dip in Davies refreshing a for swimmers your bring to Remember abilities. all of riders for suitable trails has park this Range, Lamb the of slopes rain-shadowed the in Hidden trees. grass and cycads she-oaks, stringybarks, bloodwoods, of forests open and streams, clear outcrops, granite through trails single flowing, gently 6, Navigate Bike Park Mountain Creek Davies take care of the environment. the of care take and carefully ride your Plan limits. your know and details, for signs the Check abilities. riders’ match to grades different have trails The and responsibly safely Ride • • • • • Just down the road … Photo: Steven Nowakowski ©QldGovt Park Bike Mountain Creek Davies wilderness tracks. wilderness Mountains Misty the of some Park National Djiru in trail Musgravea Park National Wooroonooran in trail Goldfield the of part parks national Mowbray and Kuranda in Track Bump the Trail and Bridges Twin the Road, Mountain Black Park Conservation Smithfield in Park Bike Mountain Smithfield 9 Places to camp 5 Bunda Bibandji (Bare Hill) 6 Emerald Creek Falls track Bunda Bibandji (Bare Hill) Dinden West Forest Reserve Camp sites must be booked and camping permits purchased before you arrive. See Conservation Park 1.9km return (allow 1hr walking time) page 23 for details. 1.9km return (allow 1hr walking time) Climb to a lookout and soak up views of Walk to 2 rock art galleries depicting the falls, the valley below and across the 8 Lower Davies Creek camping area figures in red and yellow ochre and northern tableland. Cool down after your Davies Creek National Park sense the ancient connections the walk with a swim in Emerald Creek. Take Camp beside the gurgling waters of Buluwandji people, the Traditional care on slippery rocks in and near the Davies Creek. There is a short walk from Owners of this land, have with this creek. the car park to the camp sites so tents are landscape. best suited to this camping area. Small 7 Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park campervans can stay overnight in the car Dinden West Forest Reserve and park.

Camping at Upper Davies Creek camping area, Dinden National Park Nowakowski © Steven Photo: Dinden State Forest Photo: Paul Curtis © Qld Govt Don’t miss the chance to explore the 9 Upper Davies Creek camping area rain-shadowed slopes of the Dinden National Park In the north on your bike. This park has gently flowing Camp along a stretch of Davies Creek trails, suitable for riders of all abilities. shaded by tall forest. Toilets are shared Explore granite outcrops and towering forests, discover spectacular views between 2 camp sites. Parks to visit and enjoy boulder-strewn creeks and rushing waterfalls. • Davies Creek National Park • Dinden National Park 2 Davies Creek Falls circuit Just down the road • Bunda Bibandji (Bare Hill) Did you know? Davies Creek National Park Experience more of Queensland’s beautiful parks and forests such as Barron Conservation Park Gorge National Park, Speewah Conservation Park, Jumrum Conservation Park and Southern brown bandicoots are 1.1km return (allow 20min walking time) • Dinden West Forest Reserve found in these parks—a long way Kuranda and Mowbray national parks. Find out more at visitor information centres from the nearest known population Enjoy views of Davies Creek valley and and qld.gov.au/NationalParks on . the spectacular falls from lookouts then follow a tranquil creek, lined with Must dos paperbarks, pandanus and banksias. Stay behind the barriers at the lookouts. About the parks C • Enjoy crystal clear water, rushing lo These parks straddle the Lamb Range— To Kuranda hes over granite boulders at both y R Bilwon iv the string of mountains behind Cairns. 3 Turtle Rock circuit trail C e ad Davies Creek 2 and Emerald State Forest lo r Ro Rainforest cloaks the wetter, eastern he Dinden National Park sy Creek falls R Dinden 6 side of the range while contrasting, drier iv 8km return (allow 3–4hr walking time) er National • Camp and picnic beside placid forests flank the rain-shadowed western Park pools lined with smooth-barked slopes. Lush ribbons of rainforest fringe Take in spectacular views in all directions watergums in Davies Creek 8 the many creeks that tumble from the on this challenging walk to the summit Dinden 1 Clohesy River and Dinden 9 national parks. ranges above. of Mount Turtle. Wind around massive West fig tree boardwalk Dinden boulders and climb to 936m, then Forest C • Climb up to Kalphahlim Rock 4 lo descend along a ridge line and over State Reserve h es in Dinden National Park and be Forest y Places to go Davies Creek. R rewarded with endless views. iv 5 er 1 oad • Discover clear-flowing creeks, Clohesy River Road (including 4 k R Kahlpahlim Rock circuit Davies e Cree dl long-lost timber history and Clohesy River fig tree boardwalk) Creek ri (Kahlpahlim Rock and Kahlpahlim B towering giants along the Dinden National Park Road Ridge trails) D a Kennedy v Clohesy River Road 1 through 33km return (allow 2hr driving time) ie Dinden National Park s C Bunda Bibandji Highway ree Dinden National Park. 300m return (allow 20min walking time) E k m (Bare Hill) Lake Morris 12.3km return (allow 6–7hr walking time) er Wheelchair accessible with assistance al Conservation d C Walk these steep challenging trails reek 7 Park Getting there Venture deep into the heart of World in either direction. From the first trail To Mareeba Ridge trail Heritage-listed forests of the Shoteel Davies Creek and Dinden national head, pass through towering rose gum, T 2 in 8 Creek and Clohesy River valleys. Stop and ar parks, Bunda Bibandji (Bare Hill) turpentine and casuarina forests, and oo C stretch your legs on the short track to the r Conservation Park and Dinden then climb steeply to the 1km side track ee Clohesy River fig tree and stand in the k Kahlpahlim West Forest Reserve are between to Kahlphalim Rock. At 1,300m above sea R Davies Creek 4 o C Rock shadow of this impressive tree. a o National Park level, the enormous boulders of this rock d 9 Kuranda and Mareeba on the br 4 a are the highest point on the Lamb Range Ro northern Tablelands. For most of ad the year you can reach Lower Davies Clohesy River fig tree boardwalk and hold a commanding position over the Photo: Steven Nowakowski © Qld Govt E 3 Kahlpahlim surrounding landscape. On the alternate me Mount Turtle Creek camping area, Davies Creek rald F Rock trail al return track follow old logging tracks ls Falls and Emerald Creek Falls by Ro through cool rainforest and over small ad conventional vehicle. You need a creeks. It is 2.3km between the 2 trail Little Mulgrave Dinden 4WD to access all other areas of heads on Davies Creek Road. 6 National Park these parks. National Park 10 Scale Dinden West 11 0 2 4 6 8km Forest Reserve Places to go Rainforest walk 4 Malanda Falls Conservation Park 1 Lake Eacham 600m one way (allow 15min walking time) Crater Lakes National Park Discover -laden branches, Birrarr (red tulip oak) walk 1km return (allow 35min walking time) Lake circuit track look for musky rat-kangaroos in the undergrowth and listen for chowchillas 3km circuit (allow 1hr walking time) Ngadjon-Jii culture is rich in this area. as they forage on the forest floor in this Venture into the forest to experience the Stroll around the crater for forest-fringed World Heritage-listed rainforest. culture, history and lifestyle that is sacred views of the lake and see the landscape to this landscape and its Aboriginal through the eyes of the Aboriginal Lake circuit track people. Traditional Owners. Look for musky 5km circuit (allow 2hr walking time) rat-kangaroos—these small, chocolate- Explore lush rainforest, typical of the Rainforest walk coloured macropods are often seen here fertile basalt (red) soils and high rainfall 1.5km return (allow 1hr walking time) during the day. Lake Eacham, Crater Lakes National Park © Qld Govt Photo: of this area, as you circumnavigate this Learn to identify trees of the rainforest Lake Eacham children’s walk high altitude crater lake. and look for saw-shelled turtles and 1.4km return (allow 1hr playing time) rainbowfish in the North In the centre 3 Curtain Fig National Park as it rushes towards the coast. Learn about the rainforest and animals Curtain Fig boardwalk as you wriggle like a snake, stamp on Immerse yourself in clear crater lakes fringed by lush rainforests and pests and search for dragons and create 180m circuit (allow 10min walking time) Bartle Frere trail Parks to visit giant kauri pines, or sit by tumbling waterfalls. Marvel at towering Wooroonooran National Park amazing creatures on this fun walk for Gaze up at this unique tree, decorated • Crater Lakes National Park mountains and magnificent fig trees. kids (and adults!). with epiphytic ferns, amid endangered Challenge yourself and climb • Curtain Fig National Park mabi forest. From the boardwalk, search Queensland’s highest peak! Not for the • Malanda Falls Conservation Park About the park 2 Lake Barrine the reaching branches for Lumholtz’s faint-hearted, this gruelling Grade 5 trek Crater Lakes National Park tree-kangaroos, green possums and birds climbs to the State’s summit at 1,622m • Wooroonooran National Park Delight in this richly volcanic part of the Did you know? of all types. where, on a clear day, you can enjoy Tablelands, dotted with crater lakes, Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine are Twin kauris walk stunning views all the way to the coast. statuesque mountains and rainforest volcanic maars—broad, low-relief 160m return (allow 10min walking time) Find out all you need to know at giants. The parks protect a very rare volcanic craters formed when lava Wheelchair accessible with assistance qld.gov.au/NationalParks Must dos rainforest type and many plants and came into contact with the water table. Admire these 2 magnificent bull kauri pine • Glide your canoe or kayak over the animals are found nowhere else in the trees that tower 45m over you and the rest tranquil waters of Lake Eacham world. Ranger’s tip 1 and Lake Barrine 2 . of the forest. They are thought to be more than 1,000 years old but no one really • Marvel at the majesty of the I walk the rainforest trails in awe knows for sure. towering 3 of the skill, cleverness, and beauty and try to fit it all into your of ‘natures’ architects’ at work. camera lens. Discovering an Aboriginal artefact now and again reminds me of my • Search for tree-kangaroos while Right: Tree kangaroo grandmother, who walked, lived immersing yourself in Ngadjon-Jii Far right: Curtain fig and gathered food on these trails. culture on the Birrarr (red tulip Photos: (right) © Qld Govt; (far right) © Greg Snell She may have even used the artefact oak) walk 4 . Climb Queensland’s highest which makes me realise how close peak—Bartle Frere! Lake • Climb Bartle Frere—Queensland’s of a connection I have to this land. Photo: Steven Nowakowski © Qld Govt Tinaroo To Gordonvale highest peak! Ranger Flynn Lake Barrine 2 Getting there • Malanda Falls is on the outskirts of Gadgarra • Lake Eacham is on the eastern Malanda. Head down the Malanda- Yungaburra National Park . Follow the Atherton Road and turn into the To Atherton signs from the Road signposted car park near the bridge. or Lake Barrine-Malanda Road. • To reach the western trail head for Crater • Near the top of the Gillies Range, the Bartle Frere trail, turn onto Topaz Lakes follow the signs from the Gillies Road from the Malanda-Lake Barrine 3 National Park Range Road to Lake Barrine, on Road and travel 2km past Butchers Curtain Fig the eastern Atherton Tableland. Creek School. Turn left to Lamins National Park 1 Lake Eacham • The Curtain Fig Tree is on the Hill lookout—this gravel road can be Malanda Falls western outskirts of Yungaburra. slippery when wet—and follow the Conservation Park T Turn onto Curtain Fig Tree Road signs for 7km to the end of Gourka o 4 p az from the (just Road and the national park boundary. R To Ravenshoe d oa a d outside Yungaburra) and travel Junction camp, 2km along the track, o R Malanda r 1km to the car park. marks the start of the walk. e iv R To Bartle Frere trail Enjoy a swim at Malanda Falls arro n B Photo: © Chris Whitelaw r Scale 12 e 13

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p U 4 lookout and track 500m circuit (allow 10min walking time) Wind through the shadowy rainforest along this track and snatch occasional glimpses of the dumbbell shaped lake through the trees. Cathedral Fig Tree Photo: Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt 5 Mobo Creek Crater walk Kauri Creek day-use area 630m circuit (allow 15min walking time) Places to picnic Photo: © Lovegreen Photography The geology of this crater has perplexed scientists for many years. Draw your own 9 Platypus day-use area conclusions as you walk through upland Relax in this sheltered picnic area near the 13 Downfall Creek camping area Lake Tinaroo, Danbulla National Park and State Forest © Qld Govt James Roger Photo: rainforest to the crater. dam wall. This popular area has open, grassy sites with uninterrupted water views and is 6 Cathedral Fig Tree 10 Kauri Creek day-use area popular for boating. Around Lake Tinaroo 300m return (allow 10min walking time) Enjoy a picnic lunch in this intimate day-use area on the banks of the 14 Kauri Creek camping area This is one of the most impressive fig trees sandy‑bottomed Kauri Creek. On the edge of an inlet, this camping area Go boating, throw in a fishing line, enjoy a night under the stars or take a you will ever see. Bring your binoculars is perfect for canoeing, kayaking and Parks to visit and greet the sun to experience a dawn scenic drive. This area has rich Aboriginal connections and a fascinating 11 The Chimneys day-use area swimming. • Danbulla National Park chorus like no other. history, so take the time to discover more. There’s something for This large grassy area lies in the shadow • Danbulla State Forest everyone at Danbulla! of 2 lofty chimneys. 15 School Point camping area 7 Mount Edith and Kauri Creek Today’s peaceful camp sites, with roads expansive views, contrast with the bustle About the park 43km return (allow 2hr driving time and Places to camp and hubbub of the Euramoo State School, 3–6hr riding time) Explore all that Danbulla has to offer from Set aside at least a day to explore this which stood here until 1958. Must dos Getting there 1 of the 6 lakeside camping areas. Camp spectacular part of the Tablelands. With Drive (4WD only) or pedal through the • Channel your inner geologist to form Danbulla Road extends 28km along fires are allowed at all camping areas forests, plantations and World Heritage- rugged Lamb Range beneath ever- 16 Fong-On Bay camping area your own theory on how the Mobo the northern shore of Lake Tinaroo. and, except for Curri Curri, all camping listed rainforest, this 12,000ha park is changing forests and along graceful This large and open camping area is The eastern entrance to Danbulla Road areas have shower cubicles (BYO shower). Creek Crater 5 was formed. nestled between the Tinaroo and Lamb mountain streams. popular with water skiers and can is Boar Pocket Road, near the top of Camp sites must be booked and camping • Relax in a waterside camp site ranges and stretches along the banks of accommodate large groups. the Gillies Range Road. The western permits purchased before you arrive. See 12 – 17 that ticks all your camping picturesque Lake Tinaroo. 8 Gillies lookout entrance is via the township of Kairi. page 23 for details. boxes. 8km return (allow 45min driving time) 17 Curri Curri camping area The regional council advises this road You’ll need a high clearance 4WD vehicle 12 These separate camp sites, with no • Take a 4WD to explore cool, misty is unsuitable for caravans. You can Places to go Platypus camping area to tackle this unsealed road through Set up camp under a towering hoop pine facilities apart from fire rings, are upland rainforest and towering rose also reach all of the camping areas and 1 Platypus Rock farmland to a lookout with spectacular plantation. This camping area is popular accessible only by boat. The closest boat gums on the Mount Edith-Kauri the Platypus day-use area by boat. Climb the steps onto a huge granite views. with water skiers and fishers. ramp is at Tinaroo township. Creek Road circuit 7 , and maybe The nearest boat ramps are in Tinaroo hear the metallic call of the golden boulder for a unique view of the plantation township. and forest canopy. Dogs on a leash are bowerbird. allowed on this walk. • Be blessed by the dawn chorus at the aptly named Cathedral Fig Tree 2 Regeneration walk 7 7 6 . 2.3km one way (allow 1hr walking time) Scale 0 1 2km • Get wet and active on the waters Grab your binoculars and enjoy this walk Danbulla National Park of Lake Tinaroo—go swimming, through land used for dairy farming before and State Forest 10 paddling, skiing, fishing or boating. the dam was built. The land was then 14 Fish year-round from the bank or planted with pines, or left to naturally 3 boat, or throw in a pot for a feed of regenerate. Danbulla redclaw. Lake Tinaroo is a stocked National Park 2 impoundment so you need a permit 3 Jungaljungal walk 15 and State Forest if you are line fishing. Visitqld.gov. 8.2km return (allow 3.5hr walking time) 13 au/recreation/activities/boating- Explore World Heritage-listed rainforests fishing/rec-fishing/dams for details. Lake Euramoo partly along the remains of old forestry 1 Lake Photo: Roger James © Qld Govt roads on this sometimes steep walk. Look 16 Euramoo for colourful but well-camouflaged Boyd’s Lake 4 forest dragons. Be prepared for wet feet Tinaroo 12 11 on the creek crossings! spillway 9 8 Tinaroo Pitch your tent or camper trailer at Kauri Creek camping area 5 6 Photo: Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt Lake Tinaroo 17

14 15 To Kairi To Gilles Highway Places to go 4 Herberton Range Ridge Road 5 Wongabel Heritage walk Baldy Mountain Forest Reserve Wongabel State Forest 1 Hallorans Hill walking track Hallorans Hill Conservation Park 17.5km one way (1.5hr driving time) 2.5km return (allow 1hr walking time) 1.4km one way (allow 40min walking time) Four-wheel drive your way from 780m to Wongabel has a rich timber history and is considered the birthplace of reforestation Walk through eucalypt forest and 1,200m elevation through sun-dappled in Queensland. Find out more along this endangered rainforest to the summit of forests of bloodwoods and ironbarks, lush track flanked by endangered rainforest this volcanic cone for stunning views over high-altitude rainforest and dry forests of and plantation trees. the Tablelands. If you’re quiet enough, turpentine, red mahogany and she-oak. you’ll see eastern water dragons along 6 Atherton Forest Mountain Priors Creek. 5 Wongabel Forest walk Wongabel State Forest Bike Park Criss-cross the lower slopes of the 2 Hasties Swamp bird hide 750m return (allow 15min walking time)

Photo: Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt Coquard Maxime Photo: Herberton Range on around 60km of Hasties Swamp National Park Hasties Swamp National Park Delve into the heart of endangered mabi award-winning, purpose-built single-track From the comfort of this two-storey hide forest and learn what makes it so special. trails. enjoy a wildlife spectacle with many kinds Search the treetops for Lumholtz’s tree- Around Atherton of resident and migratory birds feeding on kangaroos—the best way to find them is to this scenic seasonal wetland. spot their pendulous tails. Greet the colourful dawn from a sheltered bird hide or feel the sun’s first Parks to visit rays as they hit your face high on a mountain summit. Venture deep into 3 Baldy Yabi circuit • Hallorans Hill Conservation Park the heart of endangered rainforest and discover a fascinating past. Baldy Mountain Forest Reserve and • Hasties Swamp National Park Herberton Range State Forest • Herberton Range State Forest 8.4km circuit (allow 2.5hr walking time) • Baldy Mountain Forest Reserve Your steep climb to the peaks of Mount • Wongabel State Forest Baldy and Yabi Mountain are more than rewarded with expansive views of Atherton and Lake Tinaroo. The walk is less strenuous in the clockwise direction. Must dos Dogs are permitted on this walk but they • Walk through endangered must be on a leash at all times. rainforest atop a volcanic cone– Hallorans Hill 1 –high above the Danbulla Danbulla surrounding landscape. South FR 2 SF • Jump on your bike and explore

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U Herberton 16 Range 17 State Forest Places to go 5 World War II Heritage track 6 Little Millstream Falls track Mount Hypipamee National Park 1km return (allow 45min walking time) 700m return (allow 25min walking time) Imagine the early 1940s when the Peek at the falls from the car park or 1 Crater track Tablelands were dotted with training areas descend down the walking track to take 800m one way (allow 15min walking time) for up to 100,000 Australian troops. See a closer look. These slender falls spill Emerge from high-altitude rainforest to the remains of tent sites, corduroy roads, gracefully through and around massive the surprising sight of a diatreme (volcanic training and parade grounds, trenches and boulders and rock faces. Look for platypus pipe) and try to imagine the sounds and other reminders of their time spent here. in the pools at its base. sights of the massive explosion that formed this crater. Return along the same track or via the track. To Atherton

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River picks up speed and size as it travels Falls 3 E A Hill Road to Lake Tinaroo, through the hydroelectric t h Hit the waterfall trail! High and narrow, wide and tiered, trickling or e r station at Kuranda, over the t o Parks to visit tumbling—be amazed by waterfalls of every size and shape, set among a n 2 and to the coast just north of Cairns. – Highway H y • Mount Hypipamee National Park d kaleidoscope of forests and ancient geological features. er e berton Ro n ad n • Herberton Range Conservation Park e Herberton Range Conservation Park K • Tumoulin State Forest and Forest Reserve About the parks 2 Halls Falls track Highlights here include a deep volcanic Did you know? • Millstream Falls National Park 520m return (allow 15min walking time) 1 pipe, tumbling waterfalls, ancient lava No-one is really sure how Dinner Under a forest of brushbox, watch the flows and wide variety of forest types. Falls got its name but the story we like the most is that it was named for cool, clear water of Halls Falls tumble Mount Hypipamee Herberton The forests protect endemic (found National Park Range its 3 tiers—entree, main and dessert. gently over polished granite walls. Must dos only here) birds like Victoria’s riflebird, (The Crater) National bridled honeyeater and golden and Park • Step back in time and see how 3 Drovers lookout track tooth-billed bowerbirds. The night is alive the Australian Army soldiers 250m return (allow 10min walking time) To lived, trained and played at with threatened species like Lumholtz’s Milla Milla lin Road tree-kangaroos, yellow-bellied gliders, ou

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you will need a 4WD. T 680m return (allow 15min walking time) u l l To Mount Kennedy y • Big Millstream Falls and the Highway Garnet F A sealed track through forests of pink- a World War II Heritage walk are l l s trunked, lemon-scented gums leads to a 3.5km south-west of Ravenshoe R

o on the Kennedy Highway. lookout over Millstream Falls—reputedly Big Millstream Falls a d • To get to Little Millstream Falls, the widest, single-drop waterfall in 5 from Ravenshoe take the Tully Australia. Falls Road and drive for 3km to Little Millstream Falls Wooroora Road. Turn right and 6 drive 1.5km to the signposted turn off. Scale 18 0 5km 19 Places to go Tully Falls National Park 1 Wabunga Wayemba rainforest track 5.5km return (allow 2.5hr walking time) Walk through rainforest to a waterfall where clear mountain water flows over moss-coated rocks and collects Tully Falls, Tully Gorge lookout in a shallow pool. Keep an eye out for Photo: Barry Schmith © Qld Govt cassowaries and look for huge tadpoles and tiny crayfish in the pools. 4 River walk 6 Koombooloomba Conservation 2 Misty Mountains

Koolmoon Creek, Misty Mountains wilderness tracks © www.kerrytrapnell.com Photo: 1.3km return (allow 45min walking time) Park camping area wilderness tracks Set back from the dam, this large, open After drinking in the views from the Explore 130km of roads and trails as and flat camping area has separate you ride or walk your way through lush lookout, follow the river upstream sites lining what used to be the town’s high-altitude rainforest, along clear through open woodland and upland Southern Tablelands cricket oval. Pack the bats and balls—the mountain streams, and to thundering rainforest. At the end of the trail, relax concrete pitch is still there! Immerse yourself in the scenic, cloud-swathed landscape of the waterfalls, endless views and secluded beside the before heading camping areas. Be aware that fallen Parks to visit southern Tablelands where the interlaced drives, walks, lookouts and back to your car. Bush camping on Nitchaga Creek and trees can obstruct roads and tracks in Wall Creek roads • Tully Gorge National Park camping areas will leave you awestruck by this corner of the world. this area. Find out more at qld.gov.au/ Accessible by 4WD, choose a private camp • Tully Falls National Park MistyMountains This is one of the wettest areas in Queensland. Places to camp site from several along these roads. • Koombooloomba National Park Tablelands section, Tully Gorge There’s no mobile service at and Conservation Park About the park National Park Koombooloomba so make sure you book and pay for your camp site before you Visit with care The Tully River captured the headwaters of 3 Tully Gorge lookout Must dos leave home. • Skiing and fishing are popular in several creeks and rivers, harnessed their 100m return (5min walking time) but you need • Unplug from your routine and power and combined with an ancient fault On top of the gorge, enjoy sprawling views 5 Koombooloomba National Park to be careful of submerged trees and spend a couple of days exploring line to create the sharp and deep Tully over the falls and deeply carved valley. bush camping other hazards. Fog and storms can also the Misty Mountains wilderness Gorge. Koombooloomba Dam was built The dam upstream usually restricts the Set up your camp site on the shoreline roll in quickly and without warning. tracks 2 . on the Tully River in the 1950s to meet water to just a trickle but, during the of Koombooloomba Dam nestled among • Maritime Safety Queensland places • Marvel at the Tully Falls as they the increased electricity needs of north wet season, when the whole system Tully shady trees. Bring wood for the fire and a restrictions on the dam when water thunder past on their way down Queensland. These parks are the heart of floods, the falls can become a thundering Gorge spotlight to explore the forest at night. levels are low. Make sure you visit the gorge (but only in the wet the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. spectacle.National Park qld.gov.au/transport/boating/notices season!) . 3 before you hook up your trailer.

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Getting there R housed workers and their families o • The Tully Gorge lookout and Wompoo pigeon a during the dam’s construction. d River walk are 24km south of Photo: Roger James © Qld Govt Ravenshoe on Tully Falls Road. Tully Gorge National Park • The Wabunga Wayemba walk has 2 trail heads on Tully Falls Road. The first is 11.5km from Ravenshoe and the second is a further 1.7km along the road. 3 4 Above: Waterfall on the • Koombooloomba is 20km south Wabunga Wayemba rainforest track of Ravenshoe on Tully Falls Right: Whispey Falls, Misty Koombooloomba Mountains wilderness tracks Road. You can get there in a Conservation Park Photos: (above) © Tamara Vallance; conventional vehicle with high (right) © Steven Nowakowski clearance. The Nitchaga Creek 6

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Be cass-o-wary The Tablelands are home to the Camping in parks cassowary—Australia’s largest rainforest animal. Cassowary and forests behaviour is unpredictable and they To camp in parks and forests you need can inflict serious injuries by kicking to book your camp sites and purchase with their large clawed feet. camping permits before you arrive— • Never approach cassowaries, mobile reception may not be available. including chicks—male It’s best to book well in advance as cassowaries will defend them. camp sites in popular parks are in high • Never feed cassowaries—it is demand during peak periods, such as long illegal and dangerous and has weekends and school holidays. Not all caused cassowary deaths. parks allow camping so visit qld.gov.au/ NationalParks to check arrangements.

Lower Davies Creek camping area, Davies Creek National Park © Qld Govt Curtis Paul Photo: • Always discard food scraps in closed bins. • Always slow down when driving in To book a camp site: Visit with care cassowary territory. • go to qld.gov.au/Camping and book Southern cassowary • Never stop your vehicle on the road online using a payment card or online Photo: © Qld Govt to look at cassowaries. gift card. Make your visit to the Tablelands memorable for all the right reasons. Be safe • visit an over-the-counter permit • In an emergency, dial Triple Zero (000). booking office accepting cash, eftpos Stay informed • Where toilets aren’t provided, bury • Always tell someone where you are Know your limits and payment card or use a self-service going and when you expect to return. When walking and riding, be realistic about your physical condition, knowledge, kiosk. Locations are listed at qld.gov. Regularly check: faecal waste and toilet paper at least 15cm deep and at least 100m from • Take a first-aid kit and know how to experience and skills. Check individual track classifications on our website at au/CampingBookingOffices. • park alerts at qld.gov.au/ParkAlerts for waterways, tracks and camping areas. use it. qld.gov.au/NationalParks to help you decide which tracks are right for you. conditions and closures • Keep to walking tracks. Stay back from • If having an open fire is important, Using generators cliff edges and take care on uneven • bushfire alerts atqfes.qld.gov.au for check they are allowed before you book In some camping areas you can use and slippery track surfaces. Obey Walking track classification fire danger and fire bans generators that operate at a noise level your camp site. Bring clean firewood as all directional, safety and regulatory less than 65dB(A) when measured at a • current and forecast weather you can’t collect it from the park. Use signs. Grade Symbol Track description distance of 7m from the generator. When conditions at bom.gov.au fire rings where provided and always • Treat all water collected from taps, booking your camp site, check whether make sure your camp fire is properly No bushwalking experience required. Flat, even surface with • traffic and travel information at creeks and lakes. 1 no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users generators are permitted in your selected extinguished with water before you qldtraffic.qld.gov.au for road • Wear sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and who have someone to assist them. camp area and note specified operating leave. Take any unburnt material conditions. a long-sleeved shirt, even on cloudy times. with you. days. No bushwalking experience required. The track is a 2 hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill • Wash away from streams, gullies and • Beware of stinging trees. The heart- Be responsible section or sections and occasional steps. watercourses and minimise the use of shaped leaves, stems and red fruits Other places to stay • Avoid disturbing animals and plants For accommodation options outside soap and detergents. of these shrubby plants are covered Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking and don’t feed them or leave food national parks visit athertontablelands. with tiny silica hairs which inject toxins 3 experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill scraps around camp sites or picnic • Be pest free! Check that your vehicle, com.au and tropicalnorthqueensland. boat, clothing, footwear, camping gear when touched. The very painful sting sections, a rough surface and many steps. areas. can persist for months. If stung, and org.au and equipment is free of soil, seeds, • All rubbish (including food scraps, symptoms are severe, seek medical Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, parts of plants, rodents, lizards, toads, 4 cigarette butts and sanitary and advice. rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited. insects and eggs before visiting a hygiene items) must be taken with you • Wear sturdy footwear, protective park. Pests love to live in stored gear, Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, if bins aren’t provided. clothing and insect repellent to avoid and to hitch a ride on your clothing, 5 including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are bites, scratches and stings. likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. equipment or vehicles. Regularly check • Be aware of other track users and your clothing and gear for seeds and follow the give-way code—cyclists give bits of plants. Remove and wrap any way to horses and walkers; walkers seeds and plant material, and place give way to horses. them in your rubbish. • When in and around water, check the conditions and stay out of the water if hazardous. Never dive or jump into creeks, waterholes and lakes, and always swim with others. Never swim when a creek is flooded.

Left to right: Use the fire rings provided; Always wear sturdy footwear; Beware of stinging trees Know your limits before setting Photos: (left to right) Roger James out on walking tracks like the © Qld Govt; Tamara Vallance © Misty Mountains wilderness tracks. Qld Govt; Roger James © Qld Govt Photo: © Steven Nowakowski

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