Palm Creek Circuit
Ravensbourne National Park
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A walk in Ravensbourne National Park through a large gully of Piccabeen Palms and eucalypt forest. Includes a short side-track to The Caves (low sandstone overhang).
Officially listed as Grade 3/Medium difficulty (includes uneven surfaces and some steep stairs), this track is suitable for walkers with a moderate fitness level.
Getting there
From Toowoomba drive north along the New England Highway to Hampton. Then turn right onto the Hampton-Esk Rd. Travel along this road for about 17km before turning left at the sign to the national park. The walk begins at the Blackbean Day Use Area.
Maps
http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ravensbourne/pdf/ravensbourne-np-map.pdf
Route/Trail notes
Starting from the trailhead at the Blackbean Day Use Area, follow the main track straight ahead until it makes a hairpin left turn at a giant Sydney blue gum. At the next signed intersection, turn right down the stairs to commence the Palm Creek Circuit in an anti-clockwise direction. About half-way around the loop there is a short out & back side-track to The Caves (more stairs here).
Continue along Palm Creek Circuit until you reach the next interstion. Head left to complete the circuit and return to the carpark, or turn right to extend your walk with a longer out & back side-track to Buaraba Creek.
Permits/Costs
No permits or costs required.
Other References
GPS Tracks
- No GPS available for this walk yet.
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