Paluma Range National Park Townsville

Never jump or dive off the rocks at Rockslides as serious injuries and deaths have occurred here Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government

Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Rockslides walking track, Mount Spec section

Walk along this bitumen track to the Rockslides—a series of waterholes and cascades.

Journey type
Walk
Distance
800m return Start and finish points are the same and the traveller must return via the same path
Time suggested
15min return
Grade
Grade 2 walking track

Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle

Journey facilities

  • Lookout (natural)
  • Walking

This bitumen walking track leads to the popular Rockslides, where there is a natural slide leading into a pool. Never jump or dive off the rocks as serious injuries and deaths have occurred here.

Getting there and getting around

Rockslides walking track is in the Mount Spec section of Paluma Range National Park.

From Barrett Road, turn onto Spiegelhauer Road and drive 7km, past Big Crystal Creek camping area and day-use area to the car park at the end of the road. Walk approximately 200m along the sealed road, past the locked gate, to the start of the bitumen walking track on the left-hand-side of the road. Walk a further 200m along this bitumen walking track to the Rockslides.

Wheelchair access

Rockslides walking track is a wide bitumen path that is good for prams and possibly wheelchair-accessible with assistance.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Rockslides walking track is open 24 hours a day. Access may be restricted during wet weather when creeks rise in the Big Crystal Creek area and causeways are impassable.

Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Paluma Range safely and Walk with care.