Summary

A surprising oasis in the middle of the plains west of Rockhampton. Dirt tracks accessible to car in dry weather will take you up to the cool plateau, with short walks as signed leading from the trail to rock pools and falls. Worth the detour if in the area.

Walks in Blackdown Tableland National Park

Medium

3.6 km return

1 hr

Goodela

This track follows the escarpment as you near Yaddamen Dhina lookout. It winds through eucalypt forest. Notice the vegetation change as you approach the creek, where delicate ferns and mosses thrive. Watch for bird life in the surrounding bush as you stop and rest at the track's end.

Medium

2.5 km return

1 hr

Goon Goon Dhina

The track starts from the Munall campground and begins with an easy walk past old cattle yard ruins, then follows Mimosa Creek upstream to a Ghungalu art site. Signs along this track offer insights into the park's history. Learn how Ghungalu people used plants for food and shelter.

Hard

4 km return

2 hrs

Gudda Gumoo Gorge

Journey into the gorge, where damp fern fronds glisten and colourful birds come to cool off. See water spill over sandstone ledges of Rainbow Falls as it flows down and through the gorge.

Medium

3.6 km return

90 mins

Gudda Gumoo Lookout

Stop and touch rough stringybarks and spiky grasstrees as you follow this track to Gudda Gumoo lookout. Gaze across the gorge to distant plains and hills. Learn about the significance of Moonda Gudda to the Ghungalu people.

Easy

50 m return

5 mins

Mitha Boongulla (Charlevue Lookout)

Just a lookout

Medium

2.4 km return

50 mins

Mook Mook

This walk starts opposite the Munall campground turn-off. Follow the track across Mimosa Creek and over gentle ridges to a lookout on the edge of the tableland, offering views of sandstone cliffs and distant ranges.

Easy

200 m return

10 mins

Yaddamen Dhina

Various Blackdown wattles grow along this short track to Yaddamen Dhina lookout, offering sweeping views of distant ranges and plains 500 m below.