The Goldfield trail follows a 19km historic path through the rainforest of Wooroonooran National Park. It crosses numerous picturesque creeks and climbs over a low saddle between Queensland’s two highest peaks, Bartle Frere and Bellenden Ker.
Location
North-west end 46km south of Cairns, south-east end 58km south of Cairns.
Welcome
The Goldfield trail passes through the country of the Dulabed Malanbarra Yidinji Aboriginal people, and closer to the Boulders Scenic Reserve, through the country of the Wanyurr Majay Aboriginal people. The Traditional Owners welcome you and ask that you respect this special place.
Park facilities
- Lookout
- Toilets
- Tent camping
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- World Heritage
- Temporary closure: Goldsborough Valley section, Wooroonooran National Park 20 December 2023 to 30 June 2024
- Temporary closure: Wajil walk (Kearneys Falls walking track), Goldsborough Valley section, Wooroonooran National Park 2 January 2024 to 2 January 2025
- Camping area water supply update: Goldsborough Valley section, Wooroonooran National Park 2 December 2021 to 1 November 2024