Earl Hill Conservation Park Tropical North Queensland

Section of stairs on the Woodland walking track Photo credit: © Queensland Government

Woodland walking track. Photo credit: © Queensland Government

View to the north from Earl Hill summit. Photo credit: Jodie Cross © Queensland Government

View from the Rainforest and Cycad palm walking track junction. Photo credit: Jodie Cross © Queensland Government

Woodland walking track

A steep walk to the Earl Hill summit, providing stunning views over Double Island and Buchan Point to the north and Yarrabah Range to the south.

Journey type
Walk
Distance
3.6km return from the trailhead at the corner of Flagship Drive and Roberts Drive.
Time suggested
Allow 2hr walking time return
Grade
Grade 3 walking track

Accessible by

  • Walk-in

Journey facilities

  • Lookout (natural)
  • Walking

Starting at the trailhead near the corner of Roberts Drive and Flagship Drive in Trinity Park, this steep walking track climbs to the Earl Hill summit. Your reward at the summit is stunning views over Double Island and Buchan Point to the north and Yarrabah Range to the south. Benches along the track offer a place to rest and enjoy the view.

Getting there and getting around

The Woodland walking track is located in Earl Hill Conservation Park, approximately 20km north of Cairns city centre.

Access into the park is by foot only.

  • The Woodland walking track starts at the trailhead near the corner of Roberts Drive and Flagship Drive, Trinity Park. Refer to the map (PDF, 192.5KB) .
  • Follow the Woodland walking track for 1.8km to Earl Hill summit and return via the same route. You can also return via the more difficult Grade 5 Lizard walking track (suitable for fit and experienced walkers).
  • The Woodland walking track can be used in combination with the Rainforest walking track, Cycad walking track and local council walking pathway to complete a circuit. Refer to the map.

Please see Earl Hill Conservation Park map (PDF, 192.5KB) for more information.

Wheelchair access

There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Woodlands walking track 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 Earl Hill safely and Walk with care.

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