Girringun National Park and surrounds map (des.qld.gov.au)
Tropical Coast national parks journey guide (des.qld.gov.au)
EDMUND KENNEDY, GIRRAMAY NATIONAL PARK
Wetlands, mangroves and coastal environments provide opportunities for birdwatching, a picnic by the sea or a walk through forest and mangroves to the beach.
Location
200km south of Cairns or 5km north of Cardwell.
Welcome
The Traditional Owners, the Girramay Aboriginal people, welcome you to their country, a land of waterfalls and lush tropical vegetation.
THORSBORNE TRAIL, HINCHINBROOK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK
For the Bandjin and Girramay people, this rugged island has cloud-covered mountains, fragile heath vegetation, lush rainforest, tall eucalypt forest and mangrove fringes is known as Munamudanamy. The Thorsborne Trail explores the eastern side of the island.
LOCATION
On Hinchinbrook Island, a large island close to the coast between Cardwell and Lucinda.
MOUNT FOX
Mount Fox 58km south-west of Cloakey’s (55 minute drive). take a steep climb up the conical-shaped, ancient volcano known as Mount Fox and enjoy views of the crater and surrounding Kangaroo Hills countryside. Rising above surrounding eucalypt woodlands, the conical Mount Fox is an ancient volcano with a large crater. Interesting geological features include large volcanic boulders known as fusiform bombs.
PRINCESS HILLS, GIRRINGUN NATIONAL PARK
The spectacular Herbert River plunges over a rockface to form Herbert River Falls, just on the edge of the park.
Location
By road, Princess Hills camping area is 124km south-east of Mount Garnet.
Accessible by
4WD
WAIRUNA, GIRRINGUN NATIONAL PARK
The wide plain carved out by the Burdekin River has abundant waterholes and lagoons, seasonally attracting a rich diversity of water birds.
Location
By road, Wairuna camping area is 120km south-east of Mount Garnet.
Accessible by
4WD
DALRYMPLE
14km North of Cloakey’s (30 minute drive).
Following the route of an historic road, this track crosses the Cardwell Range at Dalrymple Gap, winding through forests and across beautiful streams in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The Girramay, Bandjin and Warrgamaygan Aboriginal people are the Traditional Owners of this area. They welcome you and hope you enjoy your visit and respect this special place.
Dalrymple Gap walking track map, Girringun National Park (des.qld.gov.au)
Motorbike rides - ask Dan and Davey
Cyclist Rides - ask ann Pet-o-tel
Horse Riding - ask pony club
Rally Car Track - ask Ian Gough
4wd Tracks - ask??
PALUMA RANGE NATIONAL PARK
Paluma Range National Park, the southern gateway for the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, is comprised of two sections. The northern section features Jourama Falls—a picturesque waterfall framed by rainforest. To the south, rainforest-cloaked Mount Spec rises nearly 1000m above the Big Crystal Creek floodplain. Both areas offer a range of recreational opportunities.
LOCATION
Access to the Jourama Falls section is 91km north of Townsville or 24km south of Ingham. Access to the Mount Spec section is 61km north of Townsville or 40km south of Ingham.
WELCOME
The Traditional Owners of Paluma Range National Park are the Nywaigi Aboriginal people. They welcome you to their country and ask that you respect and enjoy this place. The traditional name for the Paluma Range is Munan Gumburu, which means ‘misty mountain’, an apt description as morning mists are common.