Well maintained track following the river then opens into farmland where you will climb a hill to the wetland lookout. High grass on both sides of the farmland track.
Good for viewing wetland birds and crocs if you're lucky (or unlucky).
Driving south of Babinda (and Cairns) along the Bruce Highway, turn left onto Bramston Beach Road in Miriwinni and then left again into Cartwright Road. Continue until you see an Alice River sign. The track starts on the right hand side of the road.
NOTE: If you drive past the Alice River Bridge and follow a track on the left hand side you will find yourself on the wrong walk which is potentially in private property.
http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/eubenangee-swamp/pdf/eubenangee_swamp_national_park_map.pdf
The walk starts at an old bridge over the Alice River. Park on the right hand side of the Alice River Bridge. The trail follows the Alice River (more like a creek) for a few hundred metres then continues up a hill in what looks like farmland. The trail comes to an abrupt halt at the top of a hill where you can look down at the wetlands. If you google the walk I find most photos were taken from ground level however there is no access to the wetlands, you can only view from the top of the hill unless you want to walk through 1m high grass in croc territory.
Ensure to bring mozzie repellent as it's infested with biting, flying things in there. Afterall, it's a swamp.
BE CROC SAFE! There are crocodiles in this area.
No costs or permits required.
Call Babinda Tourist Information for local maps or directions.
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