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: Wajil walk (Kearneys Falls walking track), Goldsborough Valley section, Wooroonooran National Park 19 August 2021 to 29 June 2023
- Camping area water supply update: Goldsborough Valley section, Wooroonooran National Park 2 December 2021 to 28 November 2023