Impressive mountain peaks, escarpments and ridges offer breathtaking views in this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, a home for rare and endangered wildlife and a popular bushwalking destination.
Location
About 110km south-west of Brisbane
Park facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Lookout
- Park office
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Hiking
- Walking
- World Heritage
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![Take the Mount Mitchell track to the summit of East Peak for endless views over the Fassifern Valley.]()
Take the Mount Mitchell track to the summit of East Peak for endless views over the Fassifern Valley.
Photo credit: © Janette Asche
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![Govenor's Chair has spectacular views over Lake Moogerah and the volcanic landscape of Main Range.]()
Govenor's Chair has spectacular views over Lake Moogerah and the volcanic landscape of Main Range.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Every lookout in Main Range has spectacular views!]()
Every lookout in Main Range has spectacular views!
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Take in spectacular views of the falls along the Queen Mary Falls circuit.]()
Take in spectacular views of the falls along the Queen Mary Falls circuit.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Main Range National Park has fantastic opportunities for experienced off-trail walkers.]()
Main Range National Park has fantastic opportunities for experienced off-trail walkers.
Photo credit: © Casey Eveleigh Photography
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![Stop along the Dalrymple circuit to soak up the serenity of Dalrymple Creek.]()
Stop along the Dalrymple circuit to soak up the serenity of Dalrymple Creek.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![The Rainforest circuit is a great short walk for the whole family.]()
The Rainforest circuit is a great short walk for the whole family.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Camp under the Manna gum trees beside Dalrymple Creek at the Manna Gum camping area.]()
Camp under the Manna gum trees beside Dalrymple Creek at the Manna Gum camping area.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![The track leads to a pool at the base of the Araucaria Falls.]()
The track leads to a pool at the base of the Araucaria Falls.
Photo credit: Joel Kotze © Queensland Government
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![Drink in spectacular views over the northern Ramparts and west to the Darling Downs.]()
Drink in spectacular views over the northern Ramparts and west to the Darling Downs.
Photo credit: © Janette Asche
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![Wander alongside scenic West Gap Creek.]()
Wander alongside scenic West Gap Creek.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Rock hop over the upper reaches of Dalrymple Creek.]()
Rock hop over the upper reaches of Dalrymple Creek.
Photo credit: © Sarah Haskmann
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![Take in views across the gorge.]()
Take in views across the gorge.
Photo credit: Jodie Bray © Queensland Government
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![Stop and take in the serenity of Dalrymple Creek.]()
Stop and take in the serenity of Dalrymple Creek.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![After rain, water cascades over the 100m drop.]()
After rain, water cascades over the 100m drop.
Photo credit: Cameron Semple © High and Wide
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![It's only a short walk to spectacular views over Lake Moogerah and the volcanic landscape of Main Range.]()
It's only a short walk to spectacular views over Lake Moogerah and the volcanic landscape of Main Range.
Photo credit: © Gareth McGuigan
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![Look for splashes of colour from wildflowers along the trail.]()
Look for splashes of colour from wildflowers along the trail.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![A natural spring is the main feature of the Moss's Well track.]()
A natural spring is the main feature of the Moss's Well track.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Take in inspiring views of Laidley Valley and the the Little Liverpool Range from the lookout.]()
Take in inspiring views of Laidley Valley and the the Little Liverpool Range from the lookout.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Take in sweeping southern views of Mount Mitchell at the end of the track.]()
Take in sweeping southern views of Mount Mitchell at the end of the track.
Photo credit: © Sarah Haskmann
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![Take in views of Mount Mitchell and Mount Cordeaux.]()
Take in views of Mount Mitchell and Mount Cordeaux.
Photo credit: Cameron Semple © High and Wide
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![Head to the summit of East Peak for endless views over the Fassifern Valley.]()
Head to the summit of East Peak for endless views over the Fassifern Valley.
Photo credit: Cameron Semple © High and Wide
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![The track follows the pristine Dalrymple Creek, crossing it several times.]()
The track follows the pristine Dalrymple Creek, crossing it several times.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Wander through lush sub-tropical rainforest.]()
Wander through lush sub-tropical rainforest.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Soak up some early pioneer history at the cemetery at the end of the track.]()
Soak up some early pioneer history at the cemetery at the end of the track.
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Take in spectacular views of the falls the circuit.]()
Take in spectacular views of the falls the circuit.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![This circuit is a great short walk for the whole family.]()
This circuit is a great short walk for the whole family.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Marvel at the changing canopy along the track.]()
Marvel at the changing canopy along the track.
Photo credit: © Jennifer Bartlett
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![The lookout has magnificent southern views over the coastal plains below.]()
The lookout has magnificent southern views over the coastal plains below.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Follow an old forestry road along the crest of the Mistake Range.]()
You'll follow an old forestry road along the crest of the Mistake Range.
Photo credit: Andrew Lowe © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy nearby views of The Steamers.]()
Enjoy nearby views of The Steamers.
Photo credit: © Janette Asche
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![The fragile mountain heath bursts into colour during spring.]()
The fragile mountain heath bursts into colour during spring.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Settle in for the night in shady open forest west of Mount Huntley.]()
Settle in for the night in shady open forest west of Mount Huntley.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Nearby Sylvesters lookout has magnificent views.]()
Nearby Sylvesters lookout has magnificent views.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Camp under the subtropical rainforest canopy.]()
Camp under the subtropical rainforest canopy.
Photo credit: © Jennifer Bartlett
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![Expansive views fill the landscape just east of the camp site.]()
Expansive views fill the landscape just east of the camp site.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Discover the panoramic views just north of the camp site.]()
Discover the panoramic views just north of the camp site.
Photo credit: © Casey Eveleigh Photography
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![The Steamers are a nearby feature of this camp site.]()
The Steamers are a nearby feature of this camp site.
Photo credit: © Tony Kevin Photography
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![Manna Gum camping area, a large grassy area with a white four wheel drive parked in front of a set up caravan, surrounded by tall gum trees.]()
This spacious camping area has sites for tents, camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![The walk to the camp site includes steep climbs and thick forest.]()
The walk to the camp site includes steep climbs and thick forest.
Photo credit: © Noah Bergel-Bartlett
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![The southern route to this camp site passes through Treefern Gully.]()
The southern route to this camp site passes through Treefern Gully.
Photo credit: Nicholas Hill © Queensland Government
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![Take in the superb views across to Lake Moogerah from the edge of the camp site.]()
Take in the superb views across to Lake Moogerah from the edge of the camp site.
Photo credit: © Noah Bergel-Bartlett
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![Fungi thrive in the moist conditions on Raspberry Saddle.]()
Fungi thrive in the moist conditions on Raspberry Saddle.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![The camp site is surrounded by thick rainforest cloaked in mosses and lichens.]()
The camp site is surrounded by thick rainforest cloaked in mosses and lichens.
Photo credit: © Noah Bergel-Bartlett
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![Camp under a starry sky at this remote area bush camp.]()
Camp under a starry sky at this remote area bush camp.
Photo credit: © Casey Eveleigh Photography
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![The nectar in the grasstrees' flower spikes feed birds like this Lewin's honeyeater.]()
The nectar in the grasstrees' flower spikes feed birds like this Lewin's honeyeater.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![The camping area is a spacious, grassy spot nestled beside Dalrymple Creek.]()
The camping area is a spacious, grassy spot nestled beside Dalrymple Creek.
Photo credit: © Jennifer Bartlett
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![Pitch your tent under the rainforest canopy.]()
Pitch your tent under the rainforest canopy.
Photo credit: © Jennifer Bartlett
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![The Steamers are a nearby feature of this camp site.]()
The Steamers are a nearby feature of this camp site.
Photo credit: © Tony Kevin Photography
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![Settle back into the peace and quiet .]()
Settle back into the peace and quiet .
Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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![Sitting high above the eastern landscape, the camp is surrounded by moss- and lichen-covered rainforest.]()
Sitting high above the eastern landscape, the camp is surrounded by moss- and lichen-covered rainforest.
Photo credit: © Noah Bergel-Bartlett
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![The trail to this camp site passes through thick rainforest with trees cloaked in mosses and lichens.]()
The trail to this camp site passes through thick rainforest with trees cloaked in mosses and lichens.
Photo credit: © Noah Bergel-Bartlett
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![Koalas rest high in the branches of eucalypt trees.]()
Koalas rest high in the branches of eucalypt trees.
Photo credit: Ezra Patchett © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![A sandstone sculpture of the Fleay's barred frog welcomes visitors to the picnic area.]()
A sandstone sculpture of the Fleay's barred frog welcomes visitors to the picnic area.
Photo credit: Joel Kotze © Queensland Government
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![After lunch, head off on one of the five walking tracks that leave from this picnic area.]()
After lunch, head off on one of the five walking tracks that leave from this picnic area.
Photo credit: Joel Kotze © Queensland Government
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![Picnic among the birds.]()
Picnic among the birds.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![The Crest is a great starting point to for some of Main Range's most popular walking tracks.]()
The Crest is a great starting point to for some of Main Range's most popular walking tracks.
Photo credit: © Jennifer Bartlett
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![The picnic area is an open, grassy area set beside the banks of West Gap Creek.]()
The picnic area is an open, grassy area set beside the banks of West Gap Creek.
Photo credit: © Jennifer Bartlett
- Main Range National Park - Gap Creek Falls track closed for maintenance 6 March to 30 November 2023
- Main Range National Park - restricted access to Head Road and southern remote bush camps 16 January to 31 October 2023