Regeneration walk
Enjoy an informative stroll through a landscape that has a rich history and is continuing to evolve and transform over time.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 2.3km one way A path where the start point is different to the finish point
- Time suggested
- Allow 1hr walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 3 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
- Bicycle
Journey facilities
- Walking
Linking the Downfall Creek and Kauri Creek camping areas, this track passes through native forests and tall pine plantations.
You’ll be amazed to discover that much of the area was cleared for dairy farming and, since the dam was built in 1959, much of it has been left to naturally regenerate.
Stop at the seat and let your ears and nose be your sensory explorers. Listen for the calls, whistles and songs of the birds. Hear the wind meandering through the canopy and the creek gently flowing over and around its boulders. Inhale the musty odours of the forest and the gentle fragrance of flowers, high in the canopy.
Getting there and getting around
The Regeneration walk is in Danbulla State Forest, on the central part of the Atherton Tableland, 70km (1.5hr) from Cairns.
- The walk links the Downfall Creek and Kauri Creek camping areas.
- Downfall Creek camping area is 7km from the western entrance and 21km from the eastern entrance.
- Kauri Creek camping area is 9km from the western entrance and 19km from the eastern entrance.
Refer to number 3 reference on Danbulla National Park and State Forest locality and road maps .
For more information see visiting safely—getting there and getting around.
Wheelchair access
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Regeneration walk is open 24 hours a day.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Danbulla safely and Walk with care.
- Temporary closure: Madigan Road and Gillies lookout, Danbulla National Park 30 January to 29 March 2024
- Temporary partial closure: Curri Curri bush camping area, Danbulla National Park 29 January to 28 March 2024
- Temporary road closures: Mount Edith Road, Kauri Creek Road and Tinaroo Creek Road, Danbulla National Park 22 December 2023 to 29 March 2024
- Planned works: Fong-on Bay camping and day-use area, Danbulla National Park 16 November to 1 December 2024