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Far North Queensland (FNQ)

Also known as Tropical North Queensland, Far North Queensland is the northernmost part of Queensland. It stretches from Cardwell up to the Torres Strait, and it is Queensland’s largest region, covering 20% of the state (about one and a half times the state of Victoria).

Mount Bartle Frere
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Hiking Mount Bartle Frere, the highest mountain in Queensland

A challenging hike to the summit of Mount Bartle Frere, the highest mountain in Queensland at 1,611m. The peak has the second-most elevation gain of any summit in Australia.

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsMay 7, 2022 ago
AWAT0907 LR Hiking the Bump Track to Big Mowbray Falls
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Hiking the Bump Track to Big Mowbray Falls

A partly-easy (along the Bump Track) and partly-hard route in the Mowbray National Park to the Big Mowbray Falls.

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsMay 5, 2022 ago
IMG 3587 LR Giant fig trees and cascades on the Mossman Gorge Rainforest Circuit
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Giant fig trees and cascades on the Mossman Gorge Rainforest Circuit

A popular Daintree bushwalk, the Mossman Gorge Rainforest Circuit passes a swimming hole on the Mossman River, many giant fig trees and cascades along Rex Creek.

By oliverd :-), 9 monthsMay 2, 2022 ago
AWAT8580 LR Exploring The Archways at Mungana Caves
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Exploring The Archways at Mungana Caves

The Archways in the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park is a spectacular network of narrow passages and light-filled caverns. Nearby is the equally impressive Mungana Aboriginal Rock Art Site.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsApril 2, 2022 ago
Balancing Rock at Chillagoe
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Stalactites, Aboriginal art and a Balancing Rock at Chillagoe Caves

A short walk in the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, exploring two self-guided caves and Balancing Rock, an enormous limestone boulder. Near Balancing Rock is one of two accessible Aboriginal art sites in the Chillagoe Caves area.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsApril 1, 2022 ago
Nandroya Falls
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Nandroya Falls Loop – leeches, rainforest and waterfalls

The Nandroya Falls Loop bushwalk in the Wooroonooran National Park passes some small cascades, with the destination being a spectacular plunge waterfall and large swimming hole.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsMarch 20, 2022 ago
IMG 0613 Climbing Walshs Pyramid for one of the best views around Cairns
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Climbing Walshs Pyramid for one of the best views around Cairns

The very distinctive Walshs Pyramid is about 30min south of Cairns. The steep climb up the summit rewards with sweeping views over the Atherton Tablelands and surrounding peaks.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsMarch 16, 2022 ago
AWAT8389 LR Cascades and swimming holes along the Davies Creek Falls circuit track
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Cascades and swimming holes along the Davies Creek Falls circuit track

A short loop walk in the Dinden National Park (an hour from Cairns), the Davies Creek Falls circuit track combines great views, a waterfall and many idyllic swimming holes.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsMarch 13, 2022 ago
img 0813 lr Thorsborne Trail (Hinchinbrook Island)
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Thorsborne Trail (Hinchinbrook Island)

Well deserving of its reputation as a world-renowned bushwalking trail, the 32km Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island combines lush rainforest, picturesque beaches and idyllic tropical waterholes.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 29, 2013 ago

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A summary of tracks suitable for bushwalking with dogs, in and around Ku-ring-gai. Northern Beaches and the north of Sydney.
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