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Cairns
Queensland 4870 Australia
Douglas Track
Cairns,
Cairns Area
Free Entry
Description
Barron Gorge is the traditional home of the Djabaguy people who have many special connections to this place.
The Douglas and Smiths tracks, traditional pathways for the Djabaguy for thousands of years, became the first pack routes linking the hinterland goldfields to the coast in 1876.
From the Rainforest Estate, the track follows an old road and then winds up to the Cairns-Kuranda railway line. From the nearby bridge continue climbing up to Red Bluff which offers spectacular views down the valley and to the coast. From Red Bluff you can continue to climb along the ridge to Glacier Rock. Rest and take in the glorious scenery of the gorge below.
The walk from Glacier Rock to Speewah is through some well-preserved upland rainforest with frequent ups and downs and small streams. Keep an eye out for cassowaries and other wildlife.
About the Walk
Walk Highlights
- Rainforest trail
- Rugged mountain scenery
- Steep ravines
- Tumbling waterfalls
- Rich wildlife
Walk Hints
This one-way track can be walked in either direction. Arrange a pick up at the other end, camp overnight (Speewah) or consider the shorter return option mentioned. There are numerous links to other walks in this area, and it helps if you take a map.
Beware of cassowaries and stinging tree leaves. For your safety, do not walk along or below the railway line.
Best Time To Go
Some walks may be closed during the wet season, between October and May. Visit between April and October when the weather and track conditions are at their best.
Property Details
Facilities
- BBQ Facilities
- Car park
- Public toilet
- Shaded Area
- Walking Tracks
Activities
- Animal Watching
- Birdwatching
- Walking
Other Information
General Comments
The Douglas track may be closed during the wet season, between November and April. Visit between May and October when the weather and track conditions are at their best. The track highlights include: rainforest trail, rugged mountain scenery, steep ravines and wildlife. Douglas Track is 6.8 kilometres long with a difficulty rating of moderate to hard and will take between four and six hours to complete. This one-way track can be walked in either direction. Arrange a pick up at the other end or camp overnight (Speewah).
How To Get There
From the lower (Cairns) end: Drive to Kamerunga and turn on to Stoney Creek Road. Continue through the Rainforest Estate to the trailhead for the Douglas and Stoney Creek tracks at the end of the road.
Free Entry
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