Amama day-use area
Fire up a barbecue or lay out a picnic under the pines beside Amamoor Creek, and enjoy a rainforest walk—walks begin at the trailhead across the road from the day-use area.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Attraction facilities
- Electric/fuel barbecue (free of charge)
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets (flush)
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![Sheltered picnic tables are available at Amama day-use area in Amamoor State Forest.]()
Sheltered picnic tables are available at Amama day-use area in Amamoor State Forest.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann
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![Photo of the barbecue facilities at Amama day-use area in Amamoor State Forest.]()
Enjoy the barbecue facilities at Amama day-use area in Amamoor State Forest.
Photo credit: © Gary Hearle
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![Take the family for a picnic at Amama day-use area in Amamoor State Forest.]()
Take the family for a picnic at Amama day-use area in Amamoor State Forest.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy a barbecue or picnic beside Amamoor Creek at Amama day-use area.]()
Enjoy a barbecue or picnic beside Amamoor Creek at Amama day-use area.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
Enjoy a picnic on the banks of the Amamoor Creek in the shade of hoop and bunya pines, or sizzle a sausage or two on the barbecue provided.
If you're lucky (and quiet), at dawn or dusk you may spot a platypus in Amamoor Creek. Shy and elusive, bubbles on the water’s surface sometimes give them away.
Explore the forest on walks that start across the road from the day-use area:
- Macadamia walk, 540m return
- Fig tree circuit, 800m return
- Amama walk, 1.5km return
Dogs are permitted in Amama day-use area, conditions apply.
Getting there and getting around
- Amamoor area parks and forests map Page 2, Map 2—Amama day-use area and walking tracks.
The Amama day-use area is 5km west of Amamoor township via Amamoor Creek Road—it is a sealed road to the day-use area and several kilometres beyond it.
Read more information about forest access.
Wheelchair access
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities. Camping is not permitted in Amama day-use area.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Amama day-use area is open 24 hours a day. Camping is not permitted in Amama day-use area.
Read about essentials to bring.
Your family dog is permitted here—conditions apply:
- Your dog must always be on a leash and under control.
- Always clean up after your dog—collect waste in a secure bag. Pack bags and a suitable storage container so you can take it away and dispose of it responsibly.
Be aware that dogs are not permitted in all areas of Amamoor State Forest. Know where dogs are permitted and access conditions.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Amamoor safely.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.