Goldfield trail, Wooroonooran National Park
- Impacts of cyclone Yasi
This park was recently affected by cyclone Yasi. To find out more about cyclone impacts on the park and its ongoing recovery, see cyclone Yasi.
One of the creeks along the Goldfield trail. Photo: DERM
Welcome
The Malanbarra Yidinji Aboriginal people, the Traditional Owners of the area, welcome you to their country. They ask that you respect this special place.
Location
North-west end 23 kilometres south of Cairns, south-east end 58 kilometres south of Cairns
What's special
The Goldfield trail follows a 19 kilometre historic path through the rainforest of Wooroonooran National Park. It crosses numerous picturesque creeks and climbs over a low saddle between Queensland’s two highest peaks, Bartle Frere and Bellenden Ker.
Useful links
- Goldfield trail map (PDF, 109K)*
- Mulgrave River top causeway camping area map (PDF, 118K)*
- Wooroonooran National Park map (PDF, 523K)*
- Wet Tropics World Heritage Area
- Wet Tropics Management Authority
- Species lists
Nearby parks
- Bartle Frere trail, Wooroonooran National Park
- Eubenangee Swamp National Park
- Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park
- Josephine Falls, Wooroonooran National Park
- Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway
- Palmerston (Doongan), Wooroonooran National Park
- Russell River National Park
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Last updated 7 June 2011
