Wet Tropics
Alerts
Herbert River Gorge
- Kirrama Range Road closure
- The Kirrama Range Road from Kennedy has been closed by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council until further notice. The only access to Blencoe Falls is via Mount Garnet. Access should only be attempted in dry conditions and four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended.
- Juwun Walk - Seasonal closure
- The Juwun walk, which is part of The Wet Tropics Great Walk, is closed every year during the wet season from 1 December to 31 March. Flooding or high river levels make the walk unsafe during this time. If intending to walk at other times, check park alerts for The Wet Tropics Great Walk for updated information
Wet Tropics Great Walk open from Wallaman Falls to Pack Trail campsite
The following sections of the Wet Tropics Great Walk are now open:
- Wallaman Falls to Pack Trail campsite is open
- Blencoe Falls to Yamanie Creek including Blanket Creek campsite is open
- The remainder of the Wet Tropics Great Walk and bush campsites remain closed until futher notice. For further information, contact the DERM Cairns Information Centre.
Walk highlights
Discover spectacular waterfalls, plunging gorges and inspirational views as you wander through the diverse landscapes of Girringun National Park.
The Wet Tropics Great Walk is a continuous walking track that extends 110km from Wallaman Falls to Blencoe Falls. The Great Walk traverses the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area highlighting the natural and cultural features of this unique area.
The Great Walk provides opportunities for everyone. Take a short stroll, a full-day walk or tackle some overnight camping experiences. For experienced, self-sufficient walkers a hike through the Herbert River Gorge provides a challenging wilderness adventure.
Maps
- Wet Tropics Great Walk locality map - colour (PDF, 346K)*, b&w (PDF, 373K)*
- Short walks - Wallaman Falls - colour (PDF, 107K)*, b&w (PDF, 86K)*
- Short walks - Blencoe Falls - colour (PDF, 300K)*, b&w (PDF, 97K)*
- Wallaman Falls Section, Wet Tropics Great Walk map - colour (PDF, 152K)*, b&w (PDF, 134K)*
- Juwun and Jambal Walks, Wet Tropics Great Walk map - colour (PDF, 131K)*, b&w (PDF, 130K)*
* Requires Acrobat Reader
Last updated: 13 May 2009