Palmerston (Doongan), Wooroonooran National Park Tropical North Queensland

Photo credit: Paul Curtis © Queensland Government

Journeys

Several access points along the Palmerston Highway allow walkers to explore the ancient rainforest at the southern end of Wooroonooran National Park.

The Palmerston Highway also provides access for high clearance 4WD vehicles only, via K-tree Road, to the Misty Mountains wilderness tracks, a 130km network of short and long wilderness tracks through pristine, high altitude rainforest with crystal clear creeks, waterfalls and panoramic views.

  • Nandroya Falls circuit track, Palmerston (Doongan)

    From the western side of Henrietta Creek camping area, cross the footbridge over Henrietta Creek. After a short distance the track divides—the left branch leads 1.7km to Nandroya Falls, winding…

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    6km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 3hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Tchupala Falls track, Palmerston (Doongan)

    About 2km uphill from Crawfords lookout on the right, via the highway, a track leads to Tchupala Falls where Henrietta Creek tumbles over a basalt barricade, one of many created…

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1.2km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 40min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 2 walking track

  • North Johnstone lookout track, Palmerston (Doongan)

    Starting from Crawfords lookout, a steep, winding track drops 500m in 1.5km and leads to a lookout—an open grassy area that overlooks the North Johnstone River and Douglas Creek. Follow…

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    4km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 1.5hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track

  • Gooligans picnic area to Henrietta camping area track, Palmerston (Doongan)

    This short track connects Gooligans picnic area with the camping area and involves wading across Henrietta Creek.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    800m one way
    Time suggested
    Allow 30min walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 2 walking track