Things to do

Dalrymple Gap walking track.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
Camping and accommodation
Camping
Camping is not permitted along the Dalrymple Gap walking track. The nearest camping area is at Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest, approximately 19km from the southern access point.
Other accommodation
A range of accommodation, including hotels, campgrounds and caravan parks, can be found at Cardwell and Ingham. For more information see the tourism information links.
Walking
A range of walking options are available on the Dalrymple Gap walking track. Day walks can be completed by arranging for a vehicle to meet you at the other end. Short walks, that return you to your car, are available at either end of the track.
- Read more information short walks.
Viewing wildlife
The walking track meanders through a range of different vegetation types, all of which provide home for a range of animals. Residents include the coppery brushtail possum, Macleay's honeyeater, amethystine python, green ringtail possum and southern cassowary.
- See the description of the park's natural environment for more information.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.