Summary

From Gympie to Bundaberg. This region is known for...

History

Any interesting history for the region?

Features

What are the standout bushwalking features?

Access

How do you get there? Include all access points if there are many?

Maps

Which maps cover the region?

Accommodation

Where can I stay there? or near there?

Camping

Council Areas

1. Gympie Regional 
2. South Burnett Regional
3. North Burnett Regional
4. Fraser Coast Regional
5. Bundaberg Regional

Contact details

See QLD National Parks Website: ..

Walks in Cania Gorge National Park

Easy

3.2 km return

90 mins

Dripping Rock and The Overhang

Nice easy walk through bit of rainforest to Dripping Rock and further to The Overhang where water has eroded the base of the sandstone cliff.

Medium

5 km return

2 hrs

Fern Tree Pool and Giant's Chair Circuit

A circular walk, that takes a steep climb the Giant's Chair lookout and then down to Fern Tree Pool and back along Doctors Gully. An ever changing environment from boulder to eucalypt to rainforest.

Easy

1.4 km return

45 mins

Shamrock Mine Site

The track meanders along the creek before passing into eucalypt woodland. At the former Shamrock Gold Mine site, there is a self-guided walk with information about the life on the Cania Goldfields.

Very Hard

8 km return

6 hrs

Shamrock Mine to Castle Mountain Lookout

This walk follows a creek bed to the rock face, where you need to climb a dry waterfall, before using navigational skills to reach the fire trail that takes you to the lookout that provides stunning views of the dam, lake and gorge.

Medium

3 km return

2 mins

The Gorge Lookout

This lookout is off the Dragon Cave and Bloodwood Cave Walk (Approx 240 meters up from half way along the walk)

Easy

1.5 km return

1 hr

Two Storey Caves Circuit

An easy loop walk that takes in King Orchid Crevice and the Two Storey Caves.

Walks in Great Sandy National Park

Medium

21 km return

6 hrs

Bymien Day Use Area to Freshwater Campground

A wonderful walk through rainforest, kauri and hoop pines, Piccabeen and strangler figs. The walk is pretty straightforward with gentle inclines and descents over a mostly sandy base. Stop at Poona Lake for a swim and then continue on to Freshwater Lake then Freshwater campground before returning via the same track... Or leave Bymien Day Use area and head straight to Freshwater Campground for lunch then visit Freshwater Lake on your way back to Bymien. The track is well signed the entire way.

Medium

12 km return

4 hrs

Camp site 3 to Cooloola sandpatch

Trail ap the hill through mostly banksia bush. Loose sand, quite hot in summer.

Medium

20 km return

7 hrs

Carlo Sand Blow to Poona Lake

This walk is part of the Cooloola Great Walk. Starting from the Carlo Sand Blow car park at Rainbow Beach, its a short 10 min walk to the Carlo Sand Blow. From there cross the sand blow to the other side and continue along the track. It is well sign posted. At the 5km mark the track parts into 2. Follow the path to Poona lake which is another 5km. This track is a much smaller track, but is well defined. Take a swim and have lunch at the lake and then return via the same way.

Easy

3.2 km return

90 mins

Carlo Sandblow

Named after one of Captain Cook's crew (Carlo), Carlo Sandblow provides magnificent 360° views. To the north is Fraser Island and Inskip Point and to the south the length of Rainbow Beach all the way to Double Island Point. Informative signs on the Sandblow are provided.