Smiths Track
Cairns, Cairns Area

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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.

This 8.25 kilometre one-way walk includes a variety of natural and historical features. Beginning at the Speewah Conservation Park both the Douglas and Smiths tracks follow the 765 metre Djina-Wu track before they diverge. The Smiths track winds through rainforest and drops down to cross Stoney Creek before climbing to a ridge, with drier forest and views of Barron Gorge. From Tobys Lookout the track climbs through open forest before beginning a long and very steep descent to the trailhead at Kamerunga.

A linking track, Gandal wandun, joins the Smiths and Douglas tracks, allowing walkers to follow a less strenuous circuit and return to their starting point at Speewah Conservation Park.

About the Walk

8.6 kilometres
6-7 hours
Full Day Walk
Moderate
One way
Speewah
Kamerunga

Walk Highlights

• Rugged mountain scenery
• Steep ravines
• Tumbling waterfalls
• Rich wildlife
• Forest and grassland trail

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
• Public toilet
• Shaded Area
• Walking Tracks

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Birdwatching
• Walking

Other Information

Further Details:
Some walks 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. Smiths Track features rugged mountain scenery, steep ravines, rainforest trail and wildlife. The Track is a hard 8.25 kilometres long which takes between seven and nine hours to complete. 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.

How To Get There:
From the Speewah end: Turn left off the Kennedy Highway at Douglas Track Road (to Speewah). Take the next right onto Speewah Road and drive to Stoney Creek Road. Follow Stoney Creek Road past Kelly Road and across a small bridge. Shortly after the bridge turn left and follow the road to the National Park carpark. The track entrance is to your right. Pick up from the Kamerunga (Cairns) end: Drive to Kamerunga and turn off to Stoney Creek and the Rainforest Estate. Follow the road up the valley. You will see a signpost for the start of Smiths track on your left near the scout hut before you reach Rainforest Estate.

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