Eungella Mountains National Park (pronounced YUNG-gel-ə) is in Queensland, west of Mackay.
Understand
[edit | edit source]The name Eungella means 'Land of the clouds'. It is considered to be the longest continual stretch of sub-tropical rainforest in Australia.
History
[edit | edit source]The original inhabitants of the region are the Wirri people.
Landscape
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[edit | edit source]Get in
[edit | edit source]The park is accessible by road via State Route 70 and State Route 64 from Mackay. No buses, tours, trains nor planes.
Fees and permits
[edit | edit source]Get around
[edit | edit source]Most places can only be reached by walking.
See
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- Pioneer Valley view from the Sky Window
- 1 Sky Window Lookout Picnic Area, Eungella Dam Road.
- 2 Goodes Lookout, MacKay Eungella Rd. Just another lookout.
Do
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- Try to spot platypuses and turtles from the platform at Broken River picnic area.
- Walking: there are more than 20 km of bushwalking tracks, some with scenic lookouts.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- The Broken River picnic area has facilities for day visitors.
Eat
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No cafes, restaurants or anything. Bring your own food.
Drink
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[edit | edit source]Lodging
[edit | edit source]No lodging at Eungella National Park
Camping
[edit | edit source]Camping is permitted at 1 Fern Flat campground, which is accessible by walking only.
Backcountry
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