Great Walks topographic maps
Four of the ten Great Walks of Queensland have brochures with topographic maps. These have been produced by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS), in the interests of visitor safety. The QPWS topographic maps provide safety information and good orientation with accurate topographic data to help walkers enjoy walking through some stunning scenery without getting lost.
On-screen versions—for trip planning only
See these links for on-screen, low resolution versions of the topographic maps to help plan your walking trip in these remote and often rugged areas.
- Carnarvon Great Walk topographic map
- Cooloola Great Walk topographic map
- Fraser Island Great Walk topographic map
- Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk topographic map
Be aware:
The on-screen, trip planner versions of the topographic maps:
- Are a good trip planning tool.
- Can be used to help book your camping.
- Should not be relied upon for use in the field as printing them from your computer screen may distort the topographic data; for your safety, purchase a topographic map brochure to take on the walk with you.
Over-the-phone sales
For single map purchases phone the Great Sandy Information Centre on (07) 5449 8320.
Stock is only available for Cooloola and K’gari (Fraser Island) Great Walk topographic maps.
Be aware:
- Mobile phone charges may apply.
- Rangers may be busy with other customers, so please leave a clear message with your name and contact details.
- Please have your credit card details handy.
Onsellers
- Call (07) 5449 8320. Mobile phone charges may apply.
- Place your order.
- Await the invoice.
- Pay (credit card over-the-phone available).
- Your order will be sent out—postage and handling charges apply—unless other delivery or pick-up arrangements can be made.
Over-a-counter and email sales
For sales outlets to purchase any QPWS Great Walk topographic map brochure:
- Carnarvon Great Walk topographic map sales
- Cooloola Great Walk topographic map sales
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Great Walk topographic map sales
- Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk topographic map sales.
Carnarvon map sales points
The following outlets stock only the Carnarvon Great Walk topographic map.
Please note:
- Carnarvon Great Walk is closed from 1 November until the last day of February.
- The park is open all year, except during severe weather events or fire operations.
- Walkers are advised to complete a bushwalking advice form prior to undertaking the Carnarvon Great Walk, due to its remoteness and difficulty.
| Location | Business | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | Paddy Pallin | Open
Closed
|
K2 Base Camp | Open
Closed
| |
Wildfire Sports & Trek | Open
Closed
|
Cooloola and Fraser Island maps sales points
The following outlets stock only the topographic maps for:
- Cooloola Great Walk
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Great Walk.
| Location | Business | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | Paddy Pallin | Open
Closed
|
Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre | Open
Closed
| |
K2 Base Camp | Open
Closed
| |
Wildfire Sports & Trek | Open
Closed
| |
Rainbow Beach | QPWS Information Centre | Open
Closed
|
Manta Ray barge booking office | Open
Closed
| |
Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre | Open
Closed
| |
Shell service station | Open
Closed
| |
| Tewantin, Sunshine Coast | Great Sandy QPWS Information Centre | Open
Closed
|
Gold Coast Hinterland map sales points
The following outlets stock only the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk topographic map.
| Location | Business | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Binna Burra, Gold Coast hinterland | Binna Burra Mountain Lodge | Open
|
Lamington Natural History Association | Open
| |
| Brisbane | Paddy Pallin | Open
Closed
|
Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre | Open
Closed
| |
K2 Base Camp | Open
Closed
| |
Wildfire Sports & Trek | Open
Closed
| |
| Burleigh, Gold Coast | David Fleay Wildlife Park | Open
Closed
|
| Green Mountains, Canungra hinterland | Green Mountains Natural History Association | Open
|
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat | Open
Closed
| |
| Murwillumbah, northern New South Wales | Murwillumbah Information Centre | Open
Closed
|
| Tweed Heads, northern New South Wales | Tweed Heads Information Centre Corner Wharf and Bay Streets Tweed Heads NSW 2485 tweed@destinationtweed.com.au | Open
Closed
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