Visiting Peak Range safely

Getting there and getting around

Located to the north and northeast of Clermont, three sections of Peak Range National Park offer access to visitors.

Gemini Mountains section: from Clermont travel for 13km north on the Gregory Highway to the Peak Downs Highway. Turn right onto Peak Downs Highway and travel east for 37km to the Gemini Mountains section of the national park.

Wolfang Peak section: from Clermont travel 13km north on the Gregory Highway to the Peak Downs Highway. Turn right onto Peak Downs Highway and travel east for 30km to the Wolfang Peak section of the national park.

Lords Table Mountain section: from Clermont travel 8km southeast on the Gregory Highway to Huntley Road. Turn left onto Huntley Road and travel 35km east to the Lords Table Mountain section of the national park.

Check park alerts for the latest information on parks and forests access, conditions and closures. Contact Queensland Traffic to find out about local road conditions. Check the Bureau of Meteorology for weather reports and forecasts.

Wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair-accessible tracks or facilities in the national park.

Staying safe

To ensure your visit to the national park is safe and enjoyable, please follow these guidelines. Remember, it is important to plan your trip carefully and be prepared for any emergency.

• Before embarking on a walk, tell a responsible person where you are going and when you expect to return. Be realistic about your physical condition, knowledge, experience and skills. Be well prepared and observe all walk with care guidelines.
• Do not climb cliffs and rock faces. Climbing slippery rocks, steep cliffs and rock faces can result in falls. Landing on slippery scree or being struck by falling rocks can lead to serious injury or death.
• Access to Wolfang Peak is to the base only. Climbing the peak is dangerous and is not recommended. Fit and strong walkers have been seriously injured while attempting to climb Wolfang Peak. People have become lost and needed emergency services. Don’t put yourself in that position, or waste emergency resources on avoidable situations.
• Start longer walks at cooler times of the day to avoid heat exhaustion on hot days. Plan to complete your activity well before dark.
• Do not rely on your mobile phone – coverage may be unreliable. Consider taking a satellite phone, personal location beacon (PLB) or another form of communication into areas that do not have good mobile phone coverage. Carry a map and navigational aids.
• Take and drink sufficient water and food and wear suitable shoes.
• Always pack a first-aid kit and know how to use it!
• Protect yourself from the sun. Wear sunscreen, a hat and long-sleeved shirt, even on cloudy days.
• Do not venture into the national park if you can see smoke or a fire, or if the weather is extremely hot.
• Observe and comply with all safetyadvice and signs.

For more information, please read the guidelines stay safe and visit with care in Parks and forests.

In an emergency

For all emergencies phone Triple Zero (000).

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.

Essentials to bring

To enjoy your time in this national park, remember to bring:

• drinking water
• emergency communication equipment
• a map and navigational aids
• a complete first-aid kit
• a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
• rubbish bags—rubbish bins are not provided.

Permits and fees

Camping is not currently permitted in Peak Range National Park.

Permits are required for scientific research, commercial or organised group activities, professional photography and the sale of photographs or vision of the park. Contact us for further information.

Climate and weather

In summer, daytime temperatures can exceed 40°C. The cooler months of the year – April to October – are the best times to visit. Night-time temperatures can drop below 8°C and frosts may occur during this time. Most rain falls in the summer months – December to March – and may cause flooding. There is little rainfall in winter. Weather forecasts are available from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Pets

Domestic animals are not permitted in Peak Range National Park.

Fuel and supplies

The nearest fuel and supplies are available at Clermont. See getting there and getting around.