Dularcha NP - Tunnel Track - Aussie Bushwalking

GPS Tracks

94A Tunnel Track (GPX)

Walk, ride or cycle this track, which takes you through the heritage listed railway curved tunnel (94m). Eucalypt forest and riparian areas with flooded gums, cabbage tree palms and rainforest plants feature here and provide habitats for a diversity of wildlife. Birdwatchers will enjoy the diversity of birds along the trail early and late in the day.

No Dogs Permitted

Horses Permitted

Cycling Permitted

No Camping Permitted

Eucalypt Forest

63m

Maximum Elevation

20m

Total Climb

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Getting there:

From the Bruce Highway, take the Glasshouse Mountians Tourist Drive (aka Steve Irwin Way) turn off.

Continue along Steve Irwin Way until you reach Landsborough, for the southern entrance off Beech Road (Latitude: -26.795483, Longitude: 152.964404). Southern Entrance to Dularcha National Park / Tunnel Trail

The northern entrance at Dorson Drive (Latitude: -26.771194, Longitude: 152.963625), is off King Road in Mooloolah. Don't take Paget Street, as this no longer links with Dorson Drive. Northern Entrance to Dularcha National Park / Tunnel Trail

Maps:

Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing

Dularcha National Park Map

Route/Trail notes:

This shared wide track follows the old railway line, running parallel with the new one. The tunnel is the highlight where, if you take a torch, you will see large-footed myotis bats and the pretty blue moths.

Permits/Costs:

None

Other References:

There are some more challenging side tracks, but please download and print the map, as 'named' tracks are poorly marked.

GPS Tracks

94A Tunnel Track (GPX)

Comments

Not very well signed. Take a picture of the map at the beginning of the walk to refer to it later. There are a few paddles and creeks running through after a heavy rain but manageable in good shoes and jumping skills :)
Simona on 13 Oct, 2018

Great Walk
Caves on 3 Oct, 2018

Great walk,
Marisa on 20 Jul, 2018

Nice easy walk...tunnel is pretty cool. If you don't fancy walking back to the start....catch a train! Awesome
Richard Williams on 14 Apr, 2018

We started the walk at the Landsborough end. They are doing some work on the train tracks at the moment and the fence between the train tracks and the walking track is down at the moment. According to the sign the work should have been completed but they are still working. We had to move off the track once for a truck to pass. The tunnel is fun and that end of the track isn't cut off.
Ian and Sue on 1 May, 2017

This was a reci to find another family friendly walk/cycle trail. With the pretty much flat terrain and the interest of the tunnel, this track achieves just that.
F.A.B. on 28 Feb, 2017

Badly signed. we got lost.
LilP on 2017

Interesting tunnel. Check out the other tracks while you're here.
rob.bushman on 8 Oct, 2016

Great track for a leisurely conversation and catch up with my 76 year old dad. Sunny day and happy (grand)kids. No torch necessary. The tunnel is definitely the highlight, especially the secret door ;)
Mark on 27 Sep, 2016

Walked the "Tunnel Trail" to the Tunnel, starting at the south entrance on Beech Rd. Track goes along Nambour/Gympie train line. At 3pm on a sunny day, there was sufficient light inside the tunnel to go through without a torch.

Anonymous on 5 Oct, 2015

Did this hike this morning. Parked at Dorson drive Mooloolah , walked through tunnel ( no bats this morning ) and further along up the Myla Track , this one is steep at times , follow through via Roses Circuit to almost a 10km return hike. Most of this is shared by either/or Mountain bike riders / horse riders.
J on 21 Jun, 2014