The Palms National Park (Southern Queensland country)
Visitors of all ages enjoy The Palms' short circuit track and viewing wildlife in the rainforest. There is a small bush picnic area, but no camping. Accessible by conventional vehicle along a sealed but narrow road.
8 km north-east of Cooyar - turn east off the New England Highway just 1 km north of Cooyar.
Be sure to check National Parks alerts and other sources before heading out on the tracks.
Senior National Parks ranger, Sergio, has some great advice for all bushwalkers.
This time of year, the weather is cooler and the full day and multi-day hikes are warming up in their appeal; but with that comes an increase in risk for the everyday and the novice hikers. Click on the link above to refresh your knowledge and see tips below :
Some ideas for your through walking trips.
You want to get away from it all and spend a few days 'chillaxing' in nature, but packing can really take the enjoyment out of it. Nothing puts a dampener on your camping getaway more than forgetting a key accessory.
Queensland National Parks have put together Camping Packing Hacked to help out.
Queensland National Parks have published an article to help prepare for a great day walk - Click here to read about the importance of boots, weather and track fitness.
Queensland walks and hikes to consider.
There's nothing like going bush with reliable and experienced bushwalkers to brush up on your skills not to mention the social benefits! To help you on the way here are two websites offering thorough guidelines to restart or start your bush adventures.