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walking tracks in Tropical North Queensland
Stunning waterfalls, spectacular rainforest, crystal
clear creeks and magnificent vistas are just the beginning.
Misty Mountains is Australia ’s first network of long distance
walking trails in a high altitude rainforest environment.
Over 130 kilometres of tracks have been constructed under
a unique partnership between the shires of Eacham, Herberton,
Cardwell and Johnstone, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
(QPWS), Traditional Owners, and volunteers from Conservation
Volunteers Australia.
Jirrbal and Ma:mu Aboriginal people are the Traditional
Owners of the Misty Mountains.
Several of the Misty Mountain walking tracks follow the ridgelines
traditionally used by the traditional owners to connect ‘yabulmbara’,
the coastal plain, to ‘gambilbara’, the rocky country of the
tablelands.
Highlights of Misty Mountains include stunning
views of Elizabeth Grant Falls and Cannabullen Falls, short
walks to secluded fresh water creeks and extended
walks through some of North Queensland’s most pristine
rainforest.
Please
Note: Access to Misty Mountains may be restricted
during periods of wet weather.
Important Information about vehicle access:
Campgrounds at South Johnstone and Cochable Creek can be accessed
by vehicle without a permit. However, access roads are not
suitable for large campervans (over 2 metres in height) or
small, low clearance, sedans as vegetation often fall over
the road. The Maple Creek road (linking the Hinson Creek trailhead
and the Gorrell track) is closed to all vehicles.
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