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. Photo credit: © Janette Asche
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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! Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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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. Photo credit: © Casey Eveleigh Photography
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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. 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. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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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. Photo credit: © Janette Asche
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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. Photo credit: © Sarah Haskmann
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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. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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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. Photo credit: © Gareth McGuigan
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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. Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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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. Photo credit: © Sarah Haskmann
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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. Photo credit: Cameron Semple © High and Wide
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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. 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. Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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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. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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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. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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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. Photo credit: © Janette Asche
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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. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Nearby Sylvesters lookout has magnificent views. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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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. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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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. Photo credit: © Tony Kevin Photography
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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. Photo credit: © Noah Bergel-Bartlett
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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. Photo credit: © Noah Bergel-Bartlett
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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. Photo credit: © Noah Bergel-Bartlett
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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. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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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. Photo credit: © Jennifer Bartlett
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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 . Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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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. Photo credit: © Noah Bergel-Bartlett
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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. 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. Photo credit: Joel Kotze © Queensland Government
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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. Photo credit: © Jennifer Bartlett
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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