Parks A to Z listing
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The wide plain carved out by the Burdekin River has abundant waterholes and lagoons, seasonally attracting a rich diversity of water birds.
- Camping allowed
- Campfires allowed
- No toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- No picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- No dogs permitted
- No hiking
- No walking
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Walkabout Creek, located on the edge of D'Aguilar National Park, features a visitor centre, the Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre, the Walkabout Creek Conference and Wedding Centre and the Green Tree…
- No camping
- No campfires
- Toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- No picnic tables
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- No hiking
- Walking
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Boasting spectacular scenery and an array of plant and animal life, the Wet Tropics Great Walk enables you to discover some of the region’s diverse landscapes.
- Camping allowed
- Campfires prohibited
- Toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- Picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- Hiking
- No walking
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The highest, permanent, single-drop waterfall in Australia, Wallaman Falls is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, home to some of the oldest rainforests on earth and many endangered…
- Camping allowed
- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
- Showers
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- Picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- Hiking
- Walking
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Information on Walshs Pyramid can now be found at Wooroonooran National Park.
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Golden-green spinifex, white-barked ghost gums and red sand dunes colour the landscape of this park. Lined by river red gums, the Barcoo River winds through Mitchell grass plains and mulga…
- Camping allowed
- No campfires
- Toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- No picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- Scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- No hiking
- Walking
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Discover spectacular waterfalls, plunging gorges and inspirational views as you tackle overnight camping experiences in the Wallaman Falls Section. Experienced walkers can take a wilderness hike through the Herbert River…
- Camping allowed
- Campfires prohibited
- No toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- No picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- Hiking
- No walking
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A milky quartz outcrop, locally known as White Blow, is a prominent feature of the park, which protects unique geological features and open woodland forest.
- Camping prohibited
- No campfires
- No toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- No picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- No hiking
- No walking
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Spectacular white sandstone bluffs and gorges, brilliant wildflowers and exceptionally diverse habitats—ranging from lancewood forests to sand dunes—make this outback park truly unique.
- Camping allowed
- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- Picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- No hiking
- No walking
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The Whitsunday Great Walk is now known as the Conway circuit.
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Whitehaven Beach is world famous for pure-white, silica sand and clear waters. Stunning views, secluded beaches, fringing reefs and distinctive hoop pines complete the spectacular island picture.
- Camping allowed
- Campfires prohibited
- Toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- Picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- Hiking
- Walking
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Experience the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail, a unique blend of seaways and picturesque walks across Whitsunday, South Molle and Hook islands. Walk through open forests, grasslands and rainforest. Climb rugged…
- Camping allowed
- Campfires prohibited
- Toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- Picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- Hiking
- Walking
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Jewel-green islands sparkle in a turquoise ocean. Stunning views, secluded beaches, coral reefs and towering hoop pines complete the picture. All are part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage…
- Camping allowed
- Campfires prohibited
- Toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- Picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- Hiking
- Walking
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Wild Cattle Island National Park is easily accessible from the mainland and offers a relaxed and remote island experience. It’s low vegetated islands, long sandy beach and rich estuaries are…
- Camping allowed
- Campfires prohibited
- No toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- No picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- No hiking
- No walking
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Wide expanses of Mitchell grass plains and spinifex woodland are protected in this park on the Barkly Tableland, a peaceful place for travellers to rest and ideal for seasonal birdwatching.
- Camping prohibited
- No campfires
- No toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- Picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- No hiking
- Walking
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Two walking tracks, catering for the visually impaired, wind through a remnant of an endangered type of forest, known as mabi forest.
- Camping prohibited
- No campfires
- No toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- No picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- Dogs permitted (on leash)
- No hiking
- Walking
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A string of beautiful waterholes, fringed by paperbarks and rushes, are a feature of Wongi State Forest. Tannins leached from the paperbarks stain the water in the waterholes a golden-brown…
- Camping allowed
- Campfires prohibited
- Toilets
- Showers
- No barbecue
- Picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- Dogs permitted (on leash)
- No hiking
- No walking
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Woody Island (Tooliewah) and Little Woody Island (Walangoora) lie in the Great Sandy Strait, between Fraser Island (K'gari) and Hervey Bay. These islands form an undeveloped section of Great Sandy…
- Camping allowed
- Campfires prohibited
- No toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- No picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- No dogs permitted
- Hiking
- No walking
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Subtropical rainforest, tall wet sclerophyll forest and spectacular rocky creeks make Woondum National Park a popular spot for locals and visitors. Here, Woondum and Boulder Creeks join together in a series of…
- No camping
- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- Picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- Hiking
- Walking
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Wooroonooran National Park offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities. Walshs Pyramid provides a challenging hiking trail not far from Cairns, while Goldsborough Valley offers opportunities for canoeing, mountain biking…
- Camping allowed
- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
- No showers
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- Picnic tables
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- Hiking
- Walking
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Rugged, hilly country along the Woowoonga Range, clothed in open eucalypt forest and dry rainforest with towering hoop pines, is protected within Woowoonga National Park.
- Camping prohibited
- Campfires prohibited
- No toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- Picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- Hiking
- No walking
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The three islands of the Wuthara group are high continental islands surrounded by 120ha of fringing reefs. With sheltered bays and sandy beaches lying between steep, rocky headlands, the islands…
- Camping allowed
- Campfires prohibited
- No toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- No picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- No hiking
- No walking
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The Wuthathi (Shelburne Bay) National Park (CYPAL) is part of an extensive living cultural landscape, rich in traditional and contemporary cultural significance for Traditional Owners.
- Camping prohibited
- Campfires prohibited
- No toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- No picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No scenic drive
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- No hiking
- No walking