Barron Gorge National Park

Description

The park is a natural corridor for wildlife linking the northern and southern reaches of the Wet Tropics. Possums, tree kangaroos, flying foxes and spotted tailed quolls are some of the mammals which use this corridor. Migratory fruit doves flock to the park in summer to feed on fruits. Colourful butterflies such as the Cairns Birdwing and the Azure Blue Ulysses are seen on sunlit track edges. You may even see the southern Cassowary wandering through the rainforest. Most of the parks visitors pass through by train or Skyrail but the best way to appreciate the parks special values is by walking. There are a variety of walks available including Smiths and Douglas Tracks, Stony Creek Weir track, Surprise Creek track and the Barron Falls Lookout track. For more information, call into one of the QPWS offices or any information centre.