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 Mount Etna Caves National Park

(Central Queensland)

Easy

2.4 km return

1 hr

Mount Etna Walk Bat Cleft

A short walk up Mount Etna to the Bat Cleft. During November to February, the walk is only accessible by tour with a park ranger where you can see 110,000 bats emerge from the bat cleft.

Walks in Nuga Nuga National Park

(Central Queensland)

Easy

2 km return

45 mins

Lake Nuga Nuga Island Foreshore Walk

Though an island by name it is not an island by nature. The 'island' on Lake Nuga Nuga can be walked onto and around offering stunning views over the lake.

Very Hard

3 km return

3 hrs

Mt Warnilla

The summit of Mt Warnilla gives the absolute best views of the Arcadia Valley and especially of Lake Nuga Nuga. No trail or markings, entire walk is trailblazing up the foothills and finally scrambling to the summit.
Much of the summit is cliff-faced and unclimbable without lead-roping equipment/experience, I found a crevice to boulder-climb up to the end and find a way to the plateau at the top.
It's easy enough to get to the cliffside and the views from there are stunning too, but if you have the guff to get to the peak the 360 degree views from the plateau are unbeatable.

Walks in Darling Downs South West

Easy

4.2 km return

90 mins

Adungadoo Pathway

Follow the peaceful waters of Bungil Creek. Ancient River Red Gums are a beautiful feature of this walk, while the watercourse is a must for bird watchers. Take a small detour on route to see the largest Queensland Bottle Tree.

Easy

1 km return

30 mins

Baldy Top Quilpie

Located 7.4 kilometres from Quilpie on the Toompine Road rests a red rocky formation, aptly named Baldy Top Lookout. Part of the Grey Range, Baldy Top is one of the most elevated points in South West Queensland.

Explore caves and crevices, untouched by civilisation whilst traversing this magnificent boulder formation which was created naturally over millions of years.

A climb to the summit of Baldy Top is a relatively easy ten minute scramble. Although Baldy Top appears quite small in its surroundings, once atop this hill, one is amazed by the breathtaking panoramic landscapes that stretch as far as your imagination.

As ancient as time itself, Baldy Top offers visitors stunning sunsets whilst experiencing the serenity and solitude of the Outback.

Easy

9.2 km return

3 hrs

Bindegolly National Park

This is only a good walk when there's actually water in the Lake. The lake does dry up making for a sandy experience. When full with water it should be an amazing experience as it attracts various wildlife. Ideal for birdwatching with a bird viewing site 4.5 km from car park

Medium

5.7 km return

105 mins

Broadwater Loop

An interesting walk with multiple challenging creek crossings through Broadwater State Forest. Includes plenty of bird life and the odd wallaby peeping out from behind the trees.

Easy

2 km return

40 mins

Bulloo River Quilpie

Easy stroll along the Bulloo river just before entering Quilpie.Great for birdwatchers and even fishing ( when river flowing).

Easy

3 km return

45 mins

Bulloo River Walk

In Dowling Street head to caravan park and follow track to the river. This is a nice walk along the river ( where some of the locals may swim ) that ends back to the other side of Downling Street past the old Cobb & Co Crossing.

Medium

4.42 km one-way

90 mins

Cooby Dam Lakeside Walk

A scenic lakeside trail at Cooby Dam, stretching from the picnic area at Loveday Cove to the dam wall. Some sections have a formed track, while other grassy sections may be overgrown or boggy. A great spot for photographing water birds, with good picnic facilities and a large playground.

Officially listed as Grade 3/Medium (some unformed paths + steep/slippery sections), this track is suitable for walkers of most fitness levels.