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Eungella Mountains National Park (pronounced YUNG-gel-ə) is in Queensland, west of Mackay.

Understand

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The name Eungella means 'Land of the clouds'. It is considered to be the longest continual stretch of sub-tropical rainforest in Australia.

History

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The original inhabitants of the region are the Wirri people.

Landscape

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Flora and fauna

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Climate

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Get in

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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

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Get around

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Most places can only be reached by walking.

See

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The view down the Pioneer Valley from sky window
  • 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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Walking path in the park
  • 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

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  • The Broken River picnic area has facilities for day visitors.

Eat

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Day use area for visitors

No cafes, restaurants or anything. Bring your own food.

Drink

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Sleep

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Lodging

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No lodging at Eungella National Park

Camping

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Camping is permitted at 1 Fern Flat campground, which is accessible by walking only.

Backcountry

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Stay safe

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Go next

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