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Queensland Walking Trails
Queensland offers some of the most picturesque and enjoyable
bushwalking experiences in Australia. There is such a
diversity of walks to choose in South East Queensland, with
wide coastlines, rainforests, waterfalls, mountains and vast
plains all within easy driving distance from Brisbane. Take
the drive up to Cairns via Townsville and Rockhampton and
you will be on the road to incredible camping grounds and
walking tracks that are hidden treasures just waiting to be
discovered.
The benefit of travelling in a campervan is the freedom to
choose when and where you are going to stop and for how
long. If you are an avid bush walker, this is one of the
best ways to enjoy getting from one park to another in
comfort and with plenty of flexibility. Plan a rough
itinerary ahead of schedule, with plenty of room to make
changes along the way.
Most national parks in Queensland are closer to the
coastline and run up and down the east coast of Australia.
As the climate is mainly tropical, most times of the year
are perfect for heading out and enjoying some of the most
beautiful and hidden treasures the sunny state has to offer.
Be careful in the middle of summer and bring plenty of water
and sunscreen as the temperatures can rise quickly. You will
also need to plan ahead if you are camping, with permits
required in most national parks.
Queensland’s highest mountain, Mount Bartle Frere, is more
for the advanced bushwalker but the views are certainly
worthwhile. Located not far from Cairns, you will need to
set aside a few days to reach the summit. Further north
there are walks covering a few days in the famous Daintree
rainforest. You need to plan well for these walks as they
take two to three days, but cover some incredible scenery.
Fraser Island and Hinchinbrook Island are both worth
visiting for their long walks and spectacular scenery. Both
large national park islands, they have walks for all levels
of fitness, from one day to five days on Hinchinbrook.
Carnarvon Gorge has fantastic walks for the whole family.
With a large and well maintained camping ground, you can set
off straight from your doorstep to see some of the most
breathtaking views and natural rock formations. It takes
about nine hours from Brisbane via Roma, but stay at least a
week and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a true oasis in
the heart of the outback.
Closer to south east Queensland, there are plenty of
national parks in each direction. Mount Barney is popular
to locals and tourists especially as it is the highest
mountain in South Queensland. Set up camp below and then
set of for a day or two to experience a diversity of terrain
as you head up the mountain. This is not for beginners,
with steep climbing involved in some sections, however the
summit is worth the trek for a birds eye view of the
surrounding park through to the coastline. We took the
family to the lower portals on a day trip, it was still a
trek taking close to two hours, but worth the rest at the
rock pools.
If you are looking for a lot of walks in one area, Lamington
National Park, located closer to the New South Wales border,
is one of the best choices as there is so much available for
all fitness levels, there is an abundance of birdlife and
wildlife, and it covers an extensive rainforest area.
There are a number of shorter walks leading to some
incredible views, and there are a number of overnight walks
for keener bushwalkers.
The Sunshine Coast offers some incredible walks in the Great
Sandy National Park. The crystal clear streams running
through pristine white sands is something you have to see,
and there are a number of amazing camping grounds available,
especially in Rainbow Beach and across to Fraser Island.
The Cooloola Wilderness Trail is the most popular and from
start to finish is a three day walk. It covers some of the
best rainforest and freshwater sections of the park and is
worth the visit.
The Hinterland Great Walk in the Sunshine Hinterland starts
in Montville and meanders over some of the most breathtaking
mountainous scenery, including the famous Kondalilla Falls,
ending in the Mapleton forest. You can enjoy this walk in
sections or complete the full seven hour walk over a few
days.
This is only a handful of some incredible walking tracks
available in Queensland. Maybe choose a few and plan your
campervan holiday around them. There is nothing better than
getting outdoors and enjoying nature at its best in
spectacular surroundings, and there is no better time to
start planning your bushwalking holiday than now.
Jenny Brewer
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