Things to do
Camping and accommodation
Camping
Moonlight Dam offers a basic camping area with water and toilets. In this dry environment, open fires are not permitted.
Camping permits are required and fees apply.
- Find out more about camping in Homevale National Park.
- Book your camp site online.
- If you cannot book online, see camping bookings for other options.
- See more general information about camping in national parks.
Other accommodation
Commercial cabin-style accommodation and motels are available in Eungella and Nebo. For more information see the tourism information links below.
Walking
See Mackay Highlands Great Walk and Eungella National Park for explanation of track numbers shown on maps
The 56km Mackay Highlands Great Walk traverses Eungella National Park, Crediton State Forest, Homevale Resources Reserve and ends in Homevale National Park.
Moonlight Dam to Mount Britton track
Distance: 5.5km one way
Time: Allow 2–3hr one way
Map reference: (7)–(8)
Details: A moderate level of fitness is required for this exposed but fairly level track leading to a former 1880s gold-mining town. Either return to Moonlight Dam via the same walking route (4-6hr return), or arrange a pick-up vehicle at Mount Britton.
Mackay Highlands Great Walk
Distance: 56km one way
Details: This 3–5 day walk starting at Eungella and leading south to Moonlight Dam is only for experienced walkers with high fitness levels. Highlights include rainforest and palm groves, cliffs and peaks, and quiet roads and farming communities. Read more about the Mackay Highlands Great Walk.
Mountain biking
You can mountain bike through Homevale National Park on the internal roads and fire breaks, unless otherwise signed. Expect to share the roads with pedestrians, trail bikes, vehicles and other cyclists. Cycling is not permitted on walking tracks.
Driving
Explore Homevale National Park by vehicle and take the opportunity to extend your trip beyond Homevale to link-in with the Eungella and Mackay Highlands drive from Pine Grove (Eungella National Park) to Moonlight Dam (Homevale National Park) and Mount Britton (Homevale Resources Reservce). A network of quiet gravel vehicle tracks will give you a different view of rainforest, open woodland and dry open country. It also provides access to the Mackay Highlands Great Walk and a series of short walks, should you wish to further explore this spectacular area on foot.
To find out where each drive starts and finishes, match the map references below to the Eungella and Mackay Highlands map .
Moonlight Dam to Mount Britton—15km one way (20min drive)
- Map reference: (7)–(8)
This is a gravel road suitable only for 4WD and high clearance vehicles. Please watch for walkers on shared sections. From Moonlight Dam, retrace 6km back to the turnoff and turn left into Turrawulla Road. Follow this road for about 2.5km, turn left into Homevale Road and then drive another 5.5km to reach Mount Britton. All buildings are gone but Isaac Regional Council has marked original streets and presented historical photographs to give you a glimpse of the former gold mining town in the 1880s.
Broken River to Moonlight Dam—about 88km one way (1.25hr drive)
- Map reference: (3)–(7)
From Broken River, follow Eungella Dam Road for 24.5km, then turn left into Lizzie Creek Road and follow this for 17.3km. Turn left into Turrawulla Road and drive 40km to the signed left turn into Moonlight Dam. It is then a further 6km to Moonlight Dam. Gravel tracks are suitable only for 4WD or high clearance vehicles.
Denham Range to Moonlight Dam—about 100km one way (1.25hr drive)
- Map reference: (6)–(7)
Gravel tracks are suitable only for 4WD and high clearance vehicles. Please watch for walkers on shared roads. Retrace the rough gravel tracks and Cockies Creek Road, turn left into Eungella Dam Road, follow for 14.8km then turn left into Lizzie Creek Road and follow this for 17.3km. Turn left into Turrawulla Road and drive 40km to the signed left turn into Moonlight Dam. It is then a further 6km to the camping area.
The Dray Track is accessible to walkers only. To travel to Moonlight Dam from Denham Range, prepare for a long drive. Alternatively, access Moonlight Dam from Broken River (88km) or Nebo (45km).
Picnic and day-use areas
Visitors interested in a quiet picnic spot could try Moonlight Dam or nearby Mount Britton. Both provide information and toilets.
Viewing wildlife
Set in the heart of this dry landscape, Moonlight Dam is a wildlife haven. A regular water source for bush birds and stopover point for migratory birds, the dam is the perfect spot to observe Homevale's birdlife.
About 100 bird species, from honeyeaters to brolgas, are known to live or visit here. A wander around with your binoculars and bird guide will be rewarding.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.