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 foresty road along the crest of the Mistake Range.]()
You'll follow an old foresty 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
Highlights and announcements
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Be inspired: A magical history tour of Queensland’s earliest national parks
South-East Queensland is the cradle of Queensland National Parks. So let’s take a tour of 4 of our earliest parks to learn the fascinating stories behind their creation and find out how to best enjoy them today.
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We love them dearly, but high-energy kids are hard work. They’re courageous and inventive, making their own adventures wherever they go (anyone else got one that climbs everything?), and while we admire their creativity, there’s no denying that the task of managing their energy levels is enough to deplete our own.
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- Main Range National Park - Gap Creek Falls track closed for maintenance 6 March to 30 November 2023
- Main Range National Park - road damage Goomburra and Spicers Gap sections 30 March to 30 June 2023
- Main Range National Park - restricted access to Head Road and southern remote bush camps 16 January to 16 June 2023