The Goldfield trail follows a 19km historic path through the rainforest of Wooroonooran National Park. It crosses numerous picturesque creeks and climbs over a low saddle between Queensland’s two highest peaks, Bartle Frere and Bellenden Ker.
Location
North-west end 46km south of Cairns, south-east end 58km south of Cairns.
Welcome
The Goldfield trail passes through the country of the Dulabed and Malanbarra Yidinji Aboriginal people, and closer to the Boulders Scenic Reserve, through Madjandji country. The Traditional Owners welcome you and ask that you respect this special place.
Park facilities
- Lookout
- Toilets
- Tent camping
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- World Heritage
- No access to tap water: Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park 24 February to 19 October 2026
- Emergency public phone out of order: Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park 30 March to 19 October 2026