Queensland Walks

Banksia Track and the Boardwalk
Woodgate

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The Woodgate section of Burrum Coast National Park conserves essential habitat for wildlife of the coastal vegetation communities. It starts with a boardwalk experience through a melaleuca (tea tree) swamp. This part is wheelchair accessible and offers a very enjoyable 20-minute return experience for visitors with restricted mobility.

The two hour Banksia Track circuit then takes over through melaleuca swamp, open forest into palm forest and finally through wallum heath where wildflowers bloom between August and October. Timing a visit to see the wildflowers is very rewarding for photographers, birdwatchers and those interested in native plants.


ABOUT THE WALK


Distance: 5.4 kms
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Category: Short Walk
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Circuit

Start Point: From 6th Avenue and Acacia Street.

Walk Highlights

  • Melaleuca swamp
  • Open forest
  • Coastal wildlife
  • Wallum heath


Walk Hints

Please do not feed the Kangaroos. Prevent erosion by keeping to the formed tracks. Wear a hat, sunscreen and carry water.


Best Time To Go

Between August and October, when the wildflowers are in bloom.


CONTACT DETAILS

Phone: 07 4131 1600
Email: csc@epa.qld.gov.au
Web: www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=105

ENTRY INFORMATION

Free Entry:
Yes.

FURTHER INFORMATION


How to get There

From Childers, travel 2 kilometres east on the Bruce Highway. Turn off to Goodwood then travel 45 kilometres to Woodgate township. From Bundaberg, follow Barolin Street (which becomes Goodwood Road) and travel 60 kilometres to Woodgate township. Roads within the park are gravel or sand.