Great Walks
About Great Walks of Queensland
Some of Queensland’s best natural areas are yours to explore on the Great Walks of Queensland.
Glorious beaches, spectacular geological formations, crystal clear lagoons, ancient rainforests and rich indigenous culture are just some of the treasures you can discover.
The Great Walks of Queensland are the result of a $16.5 million and 10 year Queensland Government initiative to create a world-class system of walking tracks throughout the very best of Queensland’s protected area estate, including four of our five magnificent World Heritage Areas.
Each of the Great Walks of Queensland offers a range of experiences, from short, easy strolls to half and full-day walks and extended overnight adventures. This mix ensures that people of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to explore, experience and enjoy Queensland's parks and forests.
Six Great Walks were opened as part of the first $10 million funding round. These were:
- Fraser Island
- Gold Coast Hinterland
- Mackay Highlands
- Sunshine Coast Hinterland
- Wet Tropics
- Whitsunday
The recent $6.5 million program saw four more Great Walks constructed and opened by mid 2010.
The first of the four more Great Walks—Carnarvon Great Walk, was officially opened to visitors on schedule on the 28 July 2009.
The Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail—the second of the four more Great Walks, was officially opened on the 2 June 2010 by the Minister for Tourism and Fair Trading, Peter Lawlor.
The Cooloola Great Walk was officially opened on 27 March 2010 by Climate Change and Sustainability Minister Kate Jones.
The final Great Walk—the Conondale Range Great Walk—was opened by Acting Climate Change and Sustainability Minister, Annastacia Palaszczuk on the 2 July 2010.
Last updated 9 June 2011