Things to do
Camping and accommodation
Camping
Camping is not permitted in Elizabeth Springs Conservation Park.
Other accommodation
See the tourism information links for more information about accommodation in surrounding towns.
Walking
Help look after the unique mound springs and adjacent wetlands during your visit.
- Close the pedestrian entrance gate.
- Stay on the marked walking track and do not walk on the springs.
Spring Creek walk—450m one-way (allow 10 minutes)
Details: Learn about the Maiawali peoples’ deep connection to Elizabeth Springs and the outstanding natural values of this heritage listed conservation park. From the information shelter, follow the marked trail through a wide-open landscape to reach a viewing point situated by a tree-lined channel of Spring Creek. From a distance spot the tufted mound springs and glistening spring wetlands.
When walking, wear sun protection and sturdy shoes, carry plenty of water and follow the walk with care guidelines.
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Take in the vast open landscape of Elizabeth Springs from the viewing point at Spring Creek.
Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government
Did you know? The endangered Elizabeth Springs goby fish and companion aquatic snail live exclusively at Elizabeth Springs in this small and very fragile ecosystem. Interestingly they can tolerate water that is 17 times saltier than seawater and at temperatures reaching 41.5 degrees Celsius.
Other activities
Viewing wildlife
The reliable water and habitat of Elizabeth Springs support’s a great diversity of wildlife that lives in adjacent landscapes and visits the springs, particularly in dry times. Numerous birds and reptiles hunt in and around the springs, with wildlife such as kangaroos, dingoes and native rodents visiting in the early morning and late afternoon to drink the fresh clean artesian water.
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A flush of green after summer rain! Rangers regularly monitor the springs to ensure the ongoing health of this unique and fragile ecosystem.
Photo credit: Lindie Pasma © Queensland Government
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Images captured by the monitoring camera installed at Elizabeth Springs Conservation Park.
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Wait patiently and quietly and the wildlife will emerge!
Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.