This walk starts at the southern end of the Dalrymple Gap walking track at the Dalrymple Creek car park. The track winds through dry eucalyptus forest to the rainforest-lined Dalrymple Creek, before returning the same way.

• Read more about the nature, culture and history of the track.

Getting there and getting around

• Girringun National Park and surrounds map (PDF, 978.6KB)

The Dalrymple Gap walking track can be accessed by conventional vehicle from both the northern and southern sides of the Cardwell Range.

Southern access

The southern end of the track can be accessed via 2 routes from Ingham.

Travel 9km west of Ingham to Trebonne, along Abergowrie Road. Continue on this road for another 18km before turning right into Elphinstone Pocket Road. After 4km turn left at the sign for Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest.

Alternatively, travel 2km north of Ingham and turn left off the Bruce Highway at Hawkins Creek Road (just north of the Herbert River). Travel 26km along Hawkins Creek Road. Turn right at the sign for Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest.

These routes converge just outside the state forest boundary. Travel for 1km before turning right where signposted for the Dalrymple Gap walking track. The car park is a further 4km. The last 5km of road is unsealed, but can be accessed using a conventional vehicle.

Logging trucks use the access roads to Broadwater and the southern end of the Dalrymple Gap walking track. To reduce the risk of collision, a 3km section of the road between the Dalrymple Gap walking track and Broadwater has been designated for one-way traffic (east to west) only. Please use caution when travelling in this area and obey all signs. Sudden flooding during the wet season (December to April), or during or after times of heavy rain, can close access roads and the walking track. Contact the RACQ to enquire about local road conditions. Weather forecasts are available from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Wheelchair accessibility

The Dalrymple Gap short walk to Dalrymple Creek (southern access) is not wheelchair accessible.

Before you visit

The Dalrymple Gap short walk to Dalrymple Creek (southern access) in Girringun National Park is generally accessible from May to October. During the wet season (December to April) the road into the park may be inaccessible. Contact the RACQ to enquire about local road conditions.

For your safety, walk in daylight hours only.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Dalrymple Gap safely and Walk with care.