• Eastern grey kangaroos feed where grasses are plentiful. Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government
• Laughing kookaburra. Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government

Stroll around the rocky base of Mount Pollux. Admire the rock façades of Mount Pollux and Mount Castor, the two impressive volcanic plugs that form the Gemini Mountains. Stop along the way to appreciate the panoramic views of an almost-flat landscape punctured abruptly by numerous isolated pinnacles and plateaus.

Gemini Mountains, Mount Pollux and Mount Castor (on the right).

Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government

Pack your binoculars and camera! Early mornings are the perfect time for walking and observing wildlife or snapping an image of the play of light on the geological features.

In dry weather, drive your 4WD vehicle 3.7km from the national park entrance gate, along the fenceline, to a small car park near the base of Mount Pollux. The grade 5 walking track leaves from the car park.

During and after wet weather, do not attempt to drive this 3.7km section of vehicle track. When wet, black soils became impassible, even for 4WD vehicles. Black soils contain a high proportion of expanding clays. When dry, they’re hard and cracked. When wet, water gets between the tiny clay particles and acts like a lubricant. Tyres struggle to grip because the soil shears apart rather than providing a firm surface.

Avoid a costly, vehicle-damaging recovery and don’t attempt to drive this track during and after wet weather. For those with conventional vehicles, park your vehicle at the entrance gate area and walk 3.7km along the fenceline to the start of the walking track.

For visitor safety, from 1 November to 2 April each year, this 4WD track is closed to vehicles. Access may also be closed at other times due to severe weather or park management activities.

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

Getting there and getting around

From Clermont, travel for 13km north on the Gregory Highway to Peak Downs Highway. Turn right onto the Peak Downs Highway and travel east for 37km to the Gemini Mountains section.

From Moranbah, drive south on the Moranbah Access Road. Turn right onto the Peak Downs Highway and travel south for 47km to the Gemini Mountains section.

• Pull off the Peak Downs Highway at the signed access gate to Gemini Mountains section.
• In dry weather, 4WD vehicles can continue 3.7km along the fenceline to the walking track car park. For those in conventional vehicles, walk the 4WD vehicle track to the walking track car park.
• Hike the circuit walk for 2.7km around the base of Mount Pollux. Trail markers define the circuit walk.

Remember to follow the Parks and forests stay safe and visit with care guidelines.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Peak Range National Park is open all year round. A seasonal closure over the 4WD vehicle track at the Gemini Mountains section of the national park is in place from 1 November to 2 April each year (conditions dependent) for visitor safety and the protection of the natural and cultural values.

Access to the national park sections may also be closed at times due to severe weather or park management activities.

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

Visiting safely

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