Partial closure: Gorrell track (eastern trailhead), Misty Mountains wilderness tracks, Wooroonooran National Park
Closure status: A facility or feature within the park is closed
- Category:
- Park or facility closure
- Applies:
- 8 January to 30 September 2026
- Published:
- 16 December 2025 8:01am
- Updated:
- 14 July 2026 10:54am
- ID:
- 26019
This alert applies to the following parks:
- Misty Mountains wilderness tracksTropical North Queensland
- Palmerston (Doongan), Wooroonooran National ParkTropical North Queensland
- Wooroonooran National ParkTropical North Queensland
- Japoon National ParkTropical North Queensland
Please see below for current information on the Gorrell track:
Gorrell track (eastern)
Gorrell track (eastern) trailhead (Menavale access) to Downey Creek - closed.
The track is anticipated to reopen Thursday 1 October 2026, subject to access and weather conditions.
Gorrell track (western) and Downey Creek camping area
Gorrell track (western) trailhead (K-Tree Road access) to, and including, the Downey Creek camping area - open
Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.
Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.
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