Earl Hill Conservation Park | Tropical North Queensland

Acacia walking track. Photo credit: © Queensland Government

View to the north from Earl Hill summit. Photo credit: Jodie Cross © Queensland Government

View from the Bombax and Corymbia walking track junction. Photo credit: Jodie Cross © Queensland Government

Acacia walking track

A steep walk to the Earl Hill summit, providing stunning views over Double Island and Buchan Point to the north and Yarrabah Range to the south.

Journey type: Walk
Distance: 3.6km return from the trailhead at the corner of Flagship Drive and Roberts Drive.
Time suggested: Allow 2hr walking time return
Grade: Grade 3 walking track

Accessible by

Walk-in

Journey facilities

Lookout (natural)
Walking

Starting at the trailhead near the corner of Roberts Drive and Flagship Drive in Trinity Park, this steep walking track climbs to the Earl Hill summit. Your reward at the summit is stunning views over Double Island and Buchan Point to the north and Yarrabah Range to the south. Benches along the track offer a place to rest and enjoy the view.

Getting there and getting around

The Acacia walking track is located in Earl Hill Conservation Park, approximately 20km north of Cairns city centre.

Access into the park is by foot only.

The Acacia walking track starts at the trailhead near the corner of Roberts Drive and Flagship Drive, Trinity Park. Refer to the map (PDF, 233.9KB) .
Follow the Acacia walking track for 1.8km to Earl Hill summit and return via the same route. You can also return via the more difficult Grade 4 Dianella walking track (suitable for fit and experienced walkers).
The Acacia walking track can be used in combination with the Bombax walking track, Corymbia walking track and local council walking pathway to complete a circuit. Refer to the map.

Please see Earl Hill Conservation Park map (PDF, 233.9KB) for more information.