Wooroonooran National Park offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities. Walshs Pyramid provides a challenging hiking trail not far from Cairns, while Goldsborough Valley offers opportunities for canoeing, mountain biking, walking and camping. Josephine Falls features a cascading waterfall and the beginning of the trail up Queensland’s highest peak—Bartle Frere, while Palmerston (Doongan) is renowned for beautiful rainforest, wild rivers, steep gorges, cascading waterfalls and the Mamu Tropical Skywalk.
Location
- Walshs Pyramid 26km south of Cairns
- Goldsborough Valley 46km south-west of Cairns
- Goldfield trail 23km (north-west end) and 58km (south-east end) south of Cairns
- Josephine Falls 75km south of Cairns
- Bartle Frere trail 75km south of Cairns and 35km south-east of Atherton
- Palmerston (Doongan) 33km west of Innisfail
Park facilities
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Lookout
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Camping
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Walking
- World Heritage
- Partial closure: Gorrell track (eastern trailhead), Misty Mountains wilderness tracks, Wooroonooran National Park 8 January to 15 October 2026
- 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
- BBQ temporarily out of service, Josephine Falls day-use area, Wooroonooran National Park 15 August 2025 to 31 January 2027
- Temporary closures: southern section of Koolmoon Creek track, including Elizabeth Grant Falls; and part of Cannabullen Creek track, including Carter Creek and Cochable Creek camping areas—Misty Mountains wilderness tracks and Tully Gorge National Park 17 November 2025 to 18 December 2026
- Temporary day-use area toilet facility closure: Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park 16 September 2024 to 3 February 2027
- Upcoming temporary closures for viewing platforms and swimming area: Josephine Falls, Wooroonooran National Park 2 November 2026 to 28 February 2027
- Upcoming temporary closure in 2027: Eastern approach, Bartle Frere Trail, including Big Rock and Eastern Summit camping areas, Wooroonooran National Park 21 June to 25 August 2027