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Kroombit Tops National Park and Forest Reserve
Biloela
Queensland 4715 Australia
Beautiful Betsy Walk
Biloela,
Banana Area
Free Entry
Description
The plateau of Kroombit Tops National Park stands 400 metres above sourrounding areas to the east and features sandstone escarpments, gorges, creeks, waterfalls and a variety of vegetation types.
This large park protects the headwaters of many creeks and provides a refuge for tropical and subtropical rainforest plants and animals close to the northern or southern limit of their usual range.
... moreThe Beautiful Betsy Walk leads to the crash site of a 1945 World War II bomber plane, the Beautiful Betsy, on the drier western side of the plateau. Read the signs along the walk to learn more about this tragedy and how the crash site was discovered many years later.
... lessAbout the Walk
Walk Highlights
- Rugged mountain scenery
- Dry rainforest
- Sandstone cliffs and gorges
- Open woodland
Walk Hints
Few facilities are provided and most of the park is rugged wilderness.
Mobile phone reception points are signposted throughout the forest.
Rough tracks lead to other features but should only be attempted with Ranger advice. Be prepared for leeches if you walk through the rainforest.
Best Time To Go
During summer, walk in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat.
Property Details
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Walking Tracks
Activities
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Walking
Other Information
How To Get There
The main access to Kroombit Tops is from the north via the Tableland Road, which is suitable for conventional vehicles.
From Calliope follow the Dawson Highway south-west towards Biloela for 4 kilometres and turn left onto Many Peaks Road. Follow this road for 1.5 kilometres then turn right onto Tableland Road. The park boundary is a further 50 kilometres along this road.
An alternative route exists via the Cedervale and Clewleys Gap roads from Ubobo. This road is rough and is only accessible by 4WD in good weather conditions. Go for a 90-minute scenic drive on a loop road through the park. Most of this circuit is four-wheel-drive only. Allow two hours for the drive.
Free Entry
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