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Eungella National Park
EUNGELLA ACTIVITIES AND TRAVEL | Eungella Information | Eungella Photos | Eungella Postcards | Eungella Map | Eungella Weather
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Eungella National Park is set within
the spectacular Clarke Range which reaches a height of 1280
at the summit of Mt Damrymple. In the Aboriginal language
Eungella is pronounced 'Doon-gell-a, which is actually known
as 'Land where cloud lies over mountains'.
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On arriving at Eungella you will notice this, as the
temperature drops, and the rainfall rises. The cool misty
air creates a fresh, paradise feeling, and explains why
Eungella is home to such spectacular rainforest. The rainforest
thrives on the 2000mm of rainfall that Eungella experiences
each year.
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Eungella was first declared a National Park in
1936, although has spread since that date, now extending over
54,000ha of land. Although there are a number of walking trails
around the Eungella National Park, much of the park is inaccessible.
However, there are some truly fabulous plantlife
and unique wildlife, many of which are only found within the Eungella
National Park. Some of these include the Eungella Gastric Brooding
Frog, the Eungella Honeyeater, the Mackay Tulip Oak and the Orange-sided
Skink. Other wildlife you may see include Brushtail Possums, Gliders,
Platypus and Rufous Bettong, all of which can be found around
Broken River. At Broken River is a viewing platform, from which
you may be lucky enough to see Platypus at dusk.
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Eungella is actually 2,400ft above
sea level. On entering the park from the east you will
pass the small town of
Finch Hatton before climbing the winding
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Eungella offers a general store, post
office and of course gifts and souvenirs. The drive to Eungella
is amazing, however, the beauty and wonder has only just
begun. From Eungella the views are spectacular looking down
upon the Pioneer Valley and the distant road on which you
travelled.
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It is worth visiting Broken River and the Eungella Dam.
On the way to Broken River you will pass the start of
many of the walking trails. Many have parking areas at
the start of the trails, so if you are short on time you
can select the walks that you wish to follow and drive
the rest of the way.
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For those with more time and energy, many of the
walking trails start and finish close to each other so you should
be able to cover a few walks in one day.
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At Broken River you will find a small kiosk, picnic area
and the National Park Information Centre. There is also accommodation at Broken River at the
Broken River Mountain Retreat, Broken River
Camping Ground and the Fern Flat Camping Ground.
It is a great place to stay, as many of the animals come
out at night, however, you must register to camp. You
can do this at the rangers office at Broken River.
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The Broken River Picnic Ground is also
the point from which many of the other walks leave. Below
is some basic information about the various walking trails.
They are all clearly marked, and so safe to follow independently.
However, the Ranger occasionally offers guided walks through
the Eungella National park, which you can find out about
at the Rangers office.
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Eungella National Park Walking Trails
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Cedar Grove 3km One Way (approx. 2 hours)
The Cedar Grove walking trail is an easy track which travels
between the Cedar Grove Picnic Area and the Sky Window Picnic
Area. Along the way you will see the magnificent Red Cedars
which grow in the Eungella National Park rainforest.
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Clarke Range 6.5km One Way (approx. 3 hours)
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The Clarke Range walking trail travels over the
Clarke Range between the Broken River Picnic Area
to about 500m from the Sky Window Picnic Area. You
cross over the beautiful Broken River, and can experience
fantastic views over Pioneer Valley from Surprise
Lookout.
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Crediton Creek Trail 8.5km One Way (approx. 5 hours)
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The Crediton Creek Walking Trail is a difficult
hiking track which travels between the Broken River
Picnic Area and Crediton Creek. The scenery is magnificent
as you follow alongside Broken River. If you don't
want to walk you can also get to Crediton Creek
you can also drive. However, it is a 6.5km unsealed
road.
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Granite Bend Circuit 2.1km Circuit (approx.
2 hours)
The Granite Bend Circuit starts and ends at the Broken River
Picnic Area, with part of the walking track being the magnificent
Rainforest Discovery Walk. The rainforest scenery is beautiful
and is well worth the effort.
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Palm Walk 1.5km Circuit (approx. 1 hour)
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The Palm Walk walking trail starts and ends close
to the Sky Window Picnic Area. There are fantastic
views from the Palm Lookout and great scenery along
the way as you pass the tall Piccabeen Palm Groves.
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Pine Grove 1.5km Circuit (approx. 1 hour)
Pine Grove walking trail starts and ends close to the Cedar
Grove Picnic Area, near the township of Eungella You wander
through the wonderful Eungella National Park rainforest,
and can experience great views at the Eagle View lookout.
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Rainforest Discovery Walk 1km Circuit
(approx. 1 hour)
The Rainforest Discovery Walk starts and ends at the Broken
River Picnic Area. You can learn about the rainforest as
you stroll around the trail, with informative signs along
the way.
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Sky Window 100 metre Circuit (approx.
30 minutes)
The Sky Window walking trail is a short circuit which
starts and ends at the Sky Window Picnic Area.
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The track is accessible for all and passes through
fabulous rainforest scenery. You can also learn
about the Aboriginal culture, with the interesting
signs along the trail. There are also two magnificent
lookouts which look out over Eungella National Park,
the Pioneer Valley and the surrounding farmland
to the East.
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Wishing Pool Circuit 1.5km Return (approx.
1 hour)
The Wishing Pool Circuit starts and ends at Crediton Creek,
passing attractive rainforest along the way. You will also
pass a waterhole in the Broken River.
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