Eungella Mountains National Park (pronounced YUNG-gel-ə) is in Queensland, west of Mackay.
Understand[edit]
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]
The original inhabitants of the region are the Wirri people.
Landscape[edit]
Flora and fauna[edit]
Climate[edit]
Get in[edit]
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]
Get around[edit]
Most places can only be reached by walking.
See[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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]
- The Broken River picnic area has facilities for day visitors.
Eat[edit]
No cafes, restaurants or anything. Bring your own food.
Drink[edit]
Sleep[edit]
Lodging[edit]
No lodging at Eungella National Park
Camping[edit]
Camping is permitted at 1 Fern Flat campground, which is accessible by walking only.
Backcountry[edit]
Stay safe[edit]
Go next[edit]