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 Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday

Medium

13.9 km one-way

Passage Peak and Escape Beach

A combination of trails on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays that combines sunrise from Passage Peak, a stop at the remote Escape Beach and views from the Resort Lookout. These can also be done as three separate walks. Stunning views from Passage Peak, which is the highlight of this walk.

Medium

2.8 km one-way

1 hr

Pine Grove -Cedar Grove Track

A walk through rain forest which takes you through a strangler fig arch and past red cedars, tulip oaks and lots of palm trees. This track links the Pine Grove Carpark and the Sky Window carpark.

Easy

1.6 km

5 mins

Pine Grove Circuit

An easy walk through rain forest with glimpses of the Pioneer Valley.

Easy

780 m return

20 mins

Rainforest Discovery Circuit

A short walk through rainforest with information boards and pictures by local school students.

Very Easy

250 m return

10 mins

Sky Window Circuit

A short easy track that takes you to two lookouts over the Pioneer Valley

Medium

12 km return

3 hrs

Spion Kop & Mt Jeffreys from Sandy Bay

A Spectacular walk with breathtaking views of the Whitsundays from every direction

Medium

4.2 km

2 hrs

Wheel of Fire walk

Walk through rainforest and beautiful cascades through Finch Hatton Gorge. Track to Araluen cascades also joins on here. Excellent and popular waterholes - water is beautiful blue and crystal clear!

Easy

2 km return

1 hr

Whitehaven Lookout

Whitehaven lookout has some stunning views once you make it to the top. The track is roughly 2kms long with lots of stairs. Track is very clearly marked, so you can't get lost. Once at the top you get views all the way to hill inlet and beyond, on the opposite side of the island you can see Chance bay and beyond. One other note is its the only place on the island that has full reception.

Hard

4.2 km return

4 hrs

Whitsunday Cairn Track

Explore the steep slopes of Whitsunday Cairn—a towering volcanic mass perfect for those looking for an uphill hiking challenge.

Hard

5 km return

4 hrs

Whitsunday Peak

Whitsunday Peak is a 5km, Return hike located in Whitsunday Islands National Park Queensland. The hike should take approximately 4hrs to complete. Awesome view at the top