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Mt Lukin
Mt McCormack
Mt Byerley
Mt Amos
Mt Misery
Mt Finnigan
Mt Pike
Mt Elephant
LighthouseMountain
ArringunnaMountain
Jubilee Mountain
BlackMountain
HerbertonRange
CardwellRange
Bare Hill
Mt Tip Tree
WalshsPyramid
BellendenKer
Mt Massey
Mt Bartle Frere
May Peak
Black Mountain
Mt Frazer
Mt DanbulanMt McGann
Mt Mulligan
Mt Mcleod
Mt Pinnacle
Mt Emerald
Mt Misery
Rudds Pinnacle
Mt Pope
Mt Sharples
Mt Marquette
Kens Bluff
Boulder Mountain
Mt Lee
Mt Jimmy
Mt Dora
Noname Hill
Mt Lyall
Mt Ryan
Mt Spec
Mt Zero
Mt Foxton
Mt Louisa
Mt Mackay
Hells Gate
Mt Oweenee
Mt Courtney
Mt Richardson
The Sisters
Teddy Mtn
Mt Julia
Mt Nokomis
Mt Cataract
Mt Halifax
Mt Black
Circle View Mountain
Mt Bentley
Mt Bowen
Commissioners Cap
Mt Kinrara
Mt Cameron
Tiger Hill
SevenMile Hill
Mt Pandanus
BillingKnob
Mt Angus
Mt Lewis
Mt Alto
Black Mountain
BlackMountain
Daintree Range
Thornton Peak
Mt Boolbun South
Mt HurfordWoods Peak
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Mt Stewart
Mt Davonport
Mt Glengalder
Mt Oweenee
Mt Bohle
Mt Sunrise
Mt Nolan
Mt Janet
Mt Windsor
Mt Trafalgar
Mt Redan
Mt Malakoff
Cornisham
Mt Farrendeen
SeventyMile Mtn
Tuckers
The Bluff
Mt Bellevue
Mt Cooper
Mt McConnel
Mt Glenroy
Mt King
Peak John
McGregorsBonnet
Kirk Range
Mt Sugarloaf
Mt EllenvaleMt Success
Arthur Peak
Mt St Michael
Mt Flagstone
Mt Elliot
Mt Round Mtn
South Pinnacle Mt Stuart
Mt LouisaMt BenjonneyMt Dalrymple
Kelly Mtn
Mt Dillon
Piccaninny
Mt Graham
Mt Deane
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Fitzroy Island
Upulo Cay
Low Isles
Michaelmas Cay
Double Island
High Island
FRANKLAND ISLANDS
RussellIsland
Barnard Island Group
Stephens Island
Dunk Island
Goold IslandBrook Islands
Pelorus Island
Orpheus Island
Curacao Island
Great Palm Island
Havannah Island
Acheron Island
Magnetic Island
HINCHINBROOKISLAND
Herald Island
Cape Cleveland
Cleveland Bay
Cape Bowling Green
Cape Ferguson
Bowling Green Bay
RattlesnakeIsland
PALM ISLANDS
Fantome Island
Family Group Islands
WalkerBay
Weary Bay
Alexandra Bay
Rockingham Bay
Ramsay Bay
Missionary Bay
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North Johnstone R
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Mulgrave R
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Barron River
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Lake Ross
KoombooloombaDam
Lake Eacham
Lake Barrine
Lake Morris
Lake Tinaroo
LakeMitchell
Archer Point
Evandale
Alderbury
Olive Vale
Crocodile
Lakeland Downs
Palmer RiverRoadhouse
Nevins Plain
Marton
Forsberg Point
Obree Point
Rattlesnake Point
Thornton Beach
Cape Kimberley
Rocky Point
Palm BeachNewell
Pebbly Beach
Ellis Beach
FalseCape
Cape Grafton
Cooper Point
RussellHeads
Mourilyan Harbour
JosephineFalls
JosephineFalls
ZillieFalls
ElinjaaFalls
MungalliFalls
Double Point
Hillock Point
George Point
CapeSandwich
Turtle Creek Beach
Taylors Beach
Jourama Falls
Wallaman Falls
Tyto Wetlands
CardwellRangeLookout
LaroonaLassie Creek
New Moon
Maryvale
Allensleigh
FelsparCuba Plains
Nulla Nulla
Blue Range
Somerset
Gainsford
Fletcher Vale
Alva Beach
Greenvale
GreenvaleLyndhurst
TullyFalls
Tully FallsTully Falls
Tully Gorge
Kaban
KoorbooraLappa
Emuford
Mutchilba
BiboohraMareebaWetlands
Thornborough
Speewah
TinarooFalls
Fishery Falls
Kairi
Valley Of Lagoons
Bluff Downs
Toomba
Southwick
Blue Water SpringsRoadhouse
Wando Vale
Cargoon
Lolworth
Anavale
Marlow
Dotswood
Valpree
Starbright
Burdekin Downs
Killarney
Low Holm
Reedy Spring
Emu Valley
Thornton’s Gap
Paluma Dam
Broadwater
Blencoe Falls
Meunga Creek
Murray Falls
MillaaMillaaFalls
MillaaMillaaFalls
Kirrama
Palm Cove
Wonga Beach
Bramston Beach
CowleyBeach
LucindaDungeness
Victoria MillVictoria Mill
Forrest Beach
Wangetti
Miallo
Aloomba
WalkaminWalkamin
Tolga
Tumoulin
Petford
Irvinebank
Mt Garnet Innot HotSprings
Dimbulah
Mount Surprise
Einasleigh
The Lynd Junction
Bartle FrereBartle Frere
Miriwinni
Deeral
MourilyanEtty Bay
Flying Fish Point
Mena Creek
SouthJohnstone
Japoonvale
Silkwood
El Arish
Bingil BayKurrimine Beach
HullHeads
EuramoEuramo
Kennedy
Abergowrie
Lannercost
TrebonneTrebonneHalifax
Paluma
Rollingstone
Giru
Brandon
Bluewater
Julatten
Mount Carbine
Daintree
Ayton
Edmonton
YarrabahWhite Rock
Mount Molloy
Wujal Wujal
Rossville
Helenvale
Laura
Almaden
Balgal Beach
Mutarnee
Toomulla
ToolakeaSaunders Beach
BushlandBeach
Picnic Bay
Arcadia
AlligatorCreek
Woodstock
Cungulla
Jerona
Calcium
Kelso Stuart
AnthillPlains
Yabulu
Deeragun
Hidden Valley
Clarke River
Tully
Cardwell
Babinda
Mossman
YungaburraYungaburra
MalandaMalanda
Herberton
Millaa MillaaMillaa MillaaRavenshoe
Kuranda
Mission Beach
Cape Tribulation
Cooktown
Chillagoe
PallarendaNelly Bay
Horseshoebay
Gordonvale
Port Douglas
Ingham
MareebaMareeba
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AthertonAtherton
InnisfailInnisfail
Cairns
TownsvilleThuringowa
PALUMARANGE (GULBARU)
NATIONAL PARK
MAGNETIC ISLAND NP
BOWLING GREEN BAY NP
BOWLINGGREEN BAY
NPDALRYMPLE NP
GREAT BASALT WALL
NATIONAL PARK
WHITE MOUNTAINS
NATIONAL PARK
RUSSELLRIVER NP
ELLABAY NPMILLSTREAM
FALLS NP
MT HYPIPAMEENP
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MOUNT COOK NP
BLACKMOUNTAIN NP
EDMUND KENNEDYNATIONAL PARK
HINCHINBROOKNATIONAL PARK
GIRRINGUN NATIONAL PARK
WOOROONOORANNATIONAL
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FITZROYISLAND NP
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1 Tully Gorge42km scenic drive through lower Tully Gorge. QPWS Cardwell (07) 4066 8601
2 Mission Beach Visitor CentresRun by local volunteers from environment and tourism groups. (07) 4068 7197 or
(07) 4068 7099
• Licuala Forest 350m children’s walk, 1.3km rainforest
circuit & 7.8km rainforest walk from the Tully-Mission Beach Road to Lacey Creek.
QPWS Innisfail (07) 4061 5900
• Lacey Creek Look out for cassowaries on this 1.2km
rainforest walking track off the Mission Beach - El Arish Road. QPWS Innisfail
(07) 4061 5900
• Bicton Hill 2.5km circuit track winds through rainforest
at Bingil Bay to a spectacular lookout. QPWS Innisfail (07) 4061 5900
3 Hull River Aboriginal Settlement
Interpretive DisplayOn the corner of Kennedy Esplanade and Butterfly Park at South Mission Beach (take the South Mission Beach Road).
4 Henrietta CreekPart of Wooroonoran National Park on the Palmerston Highway, midway between Innisfail and Millaa Millaa. A series of connected walks from here include Nandroya Falls, Wallicher Falls and Crawfords Lookout. QPWS Innisfail (07) 4061 4291
5 Josephine FallsPopular swimming hole with short track to falls. QPWS Josephine Falls (07) 4067 6304
6 Innisfail Information CentreOpen 7 days Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat, Sun 10am to 3pm. On the Bruce Hwy next to the Australian Sugar Industry Museum Mourilyan, 5km south of Innisfail. (07) 4063 2655
7 Babinda BouldersPopular swimming hole at the base of Queensland’s highest mountain, Mount Bartle Frere. Babinda Information Centre
(07) 4067 1008
8 Goldsborough Valley Popular area for families and school groups. Fun for swimming and barbeques. Camping sites available. Goldsborough is an hour’s drive south-west of Cairns. Road is unsuitable for caravans. QPWS (07) 4056 2597
9 Lake MorrisArtificial lake surrounded by rainforest 20km from Cairns. Kiosk and picnic area open daily from 8am. Gates close at 6pm. Great views, no swimming. (07) 4055 7414
10 Crystal CascadesEnjoy a picnic at this municipal park and swim in the clear waters of Freshwater Creek, 24km from Cairns. Secure your valuables.
(07) 4044 3044
11 Skyrail Treetop view of the rainforest over Barron Gorge to Kuranda. Lookouts and information centre.Admission charge. (07) 4038 1555
12 The Gateway Discovery CentreIn the heart of Cairns on The Esplanade. Open 7 days a week 8.30am to 6.30pm
(07) 4051 3588
1 Townsville Highway Visitor Information Centre
On the Bruce Highway at the southern approach to the city. Shower and toilet facilities. Sufficient parking for caravans and motorhomes. Open 9am to 5pm. (07) 4778 3555
2 PalumaThis mountaintop village is a great weekend retreat. QPWS (07) 4777 2822 or NQ Water
(07) 4726 0000
3 Jourama FallsFavoured camping and picnic area among locals. A 1.5km track leads to falls. QPWS Jourama (07) 4777 3112
4 Hinchinbrook Visitor CentreCorner of the Bruce Highway and Ingham’s main street. Open from Mon to Fri 8.45am to 5pm, weekends 9am to 2pm and most public holidays. (07) 4776 5211
5 Wallaman FallsLargest single drop waterfall in Australia. 51km west of Ingham, 18km of which is unsealed road. No open fires. For directions, road conditions and camping contact QPWS Ingham (07) 4777 2822
6 BroadwaterDay use and camping area, 45km west of Ingham, 1 hour’s drive from the highway. QPWS Ingham (07) 4777 2822
7 Five Mile Creek Great place to take a break from behind the wheel. 200m from the Bruce Highway on the southern outskirts of Cardwell. QPWS Cardwell
(07) 4766 8779
8 Rainforest and Reef Centre, Cardwell
Bookings for Hinchinbrook and other coastal islands. Wet Tropics information. QPWS Cardwell
(07) 4066 8601
9 Hinchinbrook IslandRainforest island in Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Bookings required. QPWS Cardwell (07) 4066 8601
10 Edmund Kennedy National ParkMangrove walk through diverse coastal park. QPWS Cardwell (07) 4066 8601
11 Blencoe Falls Drive207km drive from Kennedy to Mt Garnet. Coastal views, Blencoe Falls and cattle country. Road is unsealed and caravans not recommended. Make sure you and your vehicle are prepared. QPWS Cardwell (07) 4066 8601
12 Murray Falls20m waterfall is one of the prettiest in north Queensland. QPWS Cardwell
(07) 4066 8601
Southern Wet Tropics
Central Coast
1 Kuranda Visitor Information Centre
Centenary Park, Kuranda. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm. (07) 4093 9311
2 Barron FallsThe Barron River drops dramatically from the Tablelands to the coast on the outskirts of Kuranda. QPWS Cairns (07) 4053 4533
3 Davies CreekSwimming pools and stunning waterfalls surrounded by eucalypt forests. The 6km unsealed road can be rough. Bring charcoal for the fireplaces. Camping fees apply. QPWS Cairns (07) 4053 4533
4 Danbulla Forest DriveA 30km drive around Lake Tinaroo between the dam wall and Gillies Highway. Numerous day use areas, walks and camping sites. QPWS Atherton (07) 4091 1844
5 Lake BarrineVisit the giant kauri trees at the beginning of the 5.1km circuit walk near this crater lake, or take a boat cruise. Wet Tropics displays at the kiosk. QPWS (07) 4095 3768
6 Atherton Tablelands Information Centre
Open 7 days 9am to 5pm extended hours on weekdays Jun to Aug only. Mon to Fri 8am to 6pm. Cnr Main and Silo Road, Atherton. Sells gifts, souvenirs and local produce.
(07) 4091 4222 (07) 4091 7394
7 Curtain Fig TreeThis is one of the best-known tourist attractions on the Atherton Tableland, 3km from Yungaburra. The fig tree has a curtain of aerial roots which drop 15m to the ground. QPWS Atherton
(07) 4091 1844
8 Hasties SwampHastie’s Swamp near Atherton has a bird list of over 220 species. Bird numbers peak between July and September QPWS Lake Eacham
(07) 4095 3768 or Birds Australia North Qld (07) 4096 8230
9 Lake EachamSimilar to Lake Barrine, this is a lake in an old volcanic crater. 700m self-guided walk from the picnic area or 3km circuit walk. QPWS Lake Eacham (07) 4095 3768
10 Malanda Falls Visitor CentreTake a journey of discovery. Learn how the Tablelands was formed. Two short walks (1km) where Lumholtz tree-kangaroos and platypus are often seen. Open 9.30am to 4.30pm daily
(07) 4096 6957
11 Mt Hypipamee (The Crater)Look out over this geological curiosity caused by exploding underground gases. Easy walking track leads to picturesque Dinner Falls at the headwaters of the Barron River. QPWS Lake Eacham (07) 4095 3768
12 Waterfall Circuit Don’t miss this short drive which takes in Millaa Millaa, Zillie and Elinjaa waterfalls. The circuit begins on the outskirts of Millaa Millaa township and loops around to finish 2km away at the Malanda Falls Visitor Centre.
13 Ravenshoe Visitor CentreVolunteers staff the centre from 9am to 4pm daily. Nganyaji Cultural Unity Centre displays information and artefacts from the local Aboriginal people.
(07) 4097 7700
14 Millstream FallsSpilling over a basalt lava flow, these falls are the widest in Australia. QPWS Gulf Savannah (07) 4097 6721 QPWS Lake Eacham (07) 4095 3768
15 Tully Falls LookoutA lookout 25km from Ravenshoe provides awe-inspiring views of the deep gorge below. Walking track leads to more views. QPWS Lake Eacham (07) 4095 3768
16 Koombooloomba DamThis artificial lake supplies Kareeya Power Station. Popular among campers, anglers and canoeists. QPWS Atherton (07) 4091 1844
1 Captain Cook HighwayScenic drive from Cairns to Mossman. Great views and beaches. Camping only at commercial campgrounds at Ellis Beach, Port Douglas and Mossman.
2 Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary
A chance to observe up close a large range of flora and fauna. Guided tours and displays. Admission charge. (07) 4099 3235
3 Mossman GorgeShort track leads to Mossman River or explore the rainforest along a 2.4km walking track. Grassy area for picnics for day use only. QPWS Mossman (07) 4098 2188
4 Daintree Ferry Crossing & Village36km north of Mossman, car ferry operates from 6am to midnight 7 days. The Daintree village 10km upriver has art and craft shops, coffee shops, timber museum and river cruises.
5 Daintree Discovery Centre11km north of the Daintree ferry on Tulip Oak Road. Canopy boardwalk and tower and experienced guides. Admission charge.
(07) 4098 9171
6 Jindalba700m boardwalk winds around a fern-edged creek. There are some stairs on the walk. Look out for cassowaries. Picnic tables and toilets near the car park. QPWS (07) 4098 2188
7 Thornton Beach & Noah BeachDay use area and kiosk 25km north of the Daintree ferry. Another 5km north is Marrdja Boardwalk through rainforest and mangroves. 1.5km north of Marrdja is the Noah Beach National Park campground, closed during extremely wet weather. Beware of marine stingers Oct to May. QPWS Cape Trib
(07) 4098 0052
8 ‘Bat House’ Environment CentreOperated by the Australian Tropical Research Foundation. Volunteer-run with information on rainforest, reef and alternative technology. Open 10.30am to 3.30pm. (07) 4098 0063
9 Cape TribulationVisit the Dubuji visitor area with 1.2km boardwalk through rare rainforest growing on sand. Additional carpark and viewing platform at Kulki, 2km north. QPWS Cape Tribulation (07) 4098 0052
10 Black MountainGiant piles of black granite boulders 30km from Cooktown. QPWS Cooktown (07) 4069 5777
11 Keating’s LagoonImportant bird sanctuary 5km from Cooktown. A bird hide provides a perfect spot for watching magpie geese, black ducks and brolgas. QPWS Cooktown (07) 4069 5777
12 Mount Cook National Park 2km walking track passes through diverse vegetation communities to the top of Mount Cook. Takes about 90 minutes. For group walks with an Aboriginal guide, phone Gungarde Community Centre on (07) 4069 5412. QPWS Cooktown (07) 4069 5777
13 Nature’s Powerhouse, Cooktown Nestled in bushland in Cooktown’s historic Botanic Gardens, this centre features wildlife displays and botanical art. Small admission charge. Open 9am to 5pm with cafe open from 10am to 4pm 7 days a week. 1800 174 895
Northern Wet Tropics
Main roads - sealed - unsealedMinor roads - sealed - unsealed
World Heritage Area
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Lake EachamLake Eacham
Lake Barrine
Lake Morris
Lake Tinaroo
BiboohraMareebaWetlands
KoahSpeewah
TinarooTinaroo Falls
Fishery FallsFishery Falls
Kairi
BARRONGORGE NP
DAVIES CREEK NP
GREY
PEAKS NP
CRATER LAKES NPHASTIES
SWAMP NPHASTIES
SWAMP NP
WalkaminWalkamin
AloombaTolga
Deeral
Edmonton
White RockWhite Rock
YarrabahYarrabah
Yorkeys Knob
Palm CoveTrinity Beach
Holloways Beach
Machans Beach
YungaburraYungaburra
MalandaMalanda
Kuranda
Gordonvale
Mareeba
AthertonAtherton
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For more information on National Parks, camping or bushwalking visit the QPWS website www.epa.qld.gov.au, or the Authority’s website www.wettropics.gov.au.
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Sightseeing
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Wheelchair friendly walks
Visitor information
Authorised Visitor Information Centre
Crocodile Warning
Wet Tropics visitor centres and attractions
The Tablelands