Goldfield Trail
Cairns, Cairns Area

Free Entry - Entry Information

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Description

The Goldfield Track follows a historic path for 19 kilometres through the rainforest of Wooroonooran National Park, linking The Boulders Scenic Reserve (Babinda) and Goldsborough Valley.

The trail initially follows Babinda Creek through lowland rainforest and after one kilometre enters World Heritage listed Wooroonooran National Park. It begins to ascend, crossing numerous mountain creeks with enormous king ferns and rare orania palms, and eventually crosses the saddle between Queensland's highest peaks, Bartle Frere and Bellenden Ker.

The trail then descends, steeply at times, follows a ridgeline and, after crossing several creeks, reaches a causeway over the East Mulgrave River, 11 kilometres from the start. There is a bush camping area here, which must be pre-booked. From the causeway an eight kilometre relatively flat, former logging track follows the river to the Goldsborough Valley camping area

About the Walk

19 kilometres
8 hours
Multi-Day Walk
Hard
One way
The carpark at Babinda Boulder.
The Goldsborough Valley campground.

Walk Highlights

• World Heritage Area
• Lowland rainforest
• King fern groves
• Feather palms
• Mountain scenery

Walk Hints

The Goldfield Track is most often walked one way, with walkers being picked up at the other end and there are often tourism operators walking this trail with groups of travellers.

The walk can be done as a long day walk or as an overnight camping trip.

Flash floods are common in the wet season. Daytime temperatures and humidity can be high at any time of the year and nights can be very cool. Please carry suitable clothing to accommodate all extremes.

August to September is generally the driest period, but heavy rain can fall at any time. Some sections of the walking track may be closed during the wet season, between October and May.

Best Time To Go

Visit between April and October when the weather and track conditions are at their best.

Property Details

Facilities

• Car park
• Walking Tracks

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Birdwatching
• Walking

Other Information

Further Details:
Visit between April and October when the weather and track conditions are at their best. Highlights of the Goldfield trail include: the World Heritage Area, lowland rainforest, king fern groves, orania palms and mountain scenery. The trail is 19 kilometres long with a hard degree of difficulty and will take btween seven and nine hours to complete.
The Goldfield Track is most often walked one way, with walkers being picked up at the other end. Tourism operators sometimes walk this trail with groups of travellers. The walk can be done as a long day walk or as an overnight camping trip. Beware of stinging tree leaves and snakes, some of which are venomous.

How To Get There:
Babinda Boulders: Turn off the Bruce Highway at Babinda and drive 7 kilometres to the Babinda Boulders carpark.
The Goldsborough Valley: Turn of the Bruce Highway at Gordonvale along the Gillies Highway toward the Tablelands. Turn left after about 6 kilometres onto the Goldsborough Valley Road and across the Mulgrave River. Follow this winding 12 kilometre road to its end at the Goldsborough Valley campground.

Free Entry