Crater Lakes National Park Tropical North Queensland

Photo credit: Darren Jew ©Tourism and Events Qld

Take your canoe and kayak for a majestic paddle along the edge of the lake. Photo credit: © Tourism Tropical North Qld

Walking tracks through the rainforest provide secluded forest-fringed views of the lake. Photo credit: © Queensland Government

Journeys

  • Twin kauris walk, Lake Barrine

    Admire these 2 magnificent bull kauri pine trees that tower 45m over you and the rest of the forest.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    160m return
    Time suggested
    Allow 10min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 1 walking track

  • Lake Barrine circuit track

    Explore lush rainforest, typical of the fertile basalt (red) soils and high rainfall of this area, as you circumnavigate this high-altitude crater lake.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    5km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 2hr walking time
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Rainforest walk, Lake Barrine

    Discover epiphyte-laden branches, look for musky-rat kangaroos in the undergrowth and listen for chowchillas as they forage on the forest floor in this World Heritage-listed rainforest.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    600m one way
    Time suggested
    Allow 15min walking time
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track

  • Lake Eacham children’s walk

    Learn about the rainforest and animals as you wriggle like a snake, search for dragons and create amazing creatures on this fun walk for kids (and adults!).

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1.4km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 1hr playing time
    Grade
    Grade 2 walking track

  • Lake Eacham circuit track

    Take a stroll around the crater for forest-fringed views of the lake.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    3km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 1 hr walking time
    Grade
    Grade 2 walking track