Things to do

View Barron Falls from Din Din Barron Falls lookout

Photo credit: © Greg Watson

Lianas drape across the boardwalk at Din Din Barron Falls lookout

Photo credit: © Queensland Government

Enjoy the tranquil pools of Stoney Creek

Photo credit: © Stella Martin

Experience secluded rainforest at Surprise Creek

Photo credit: © Wet Tropics Management Authority

Camping and accommodation

Camping

Camping is not permitted in Barron Gorge National Park. A camping area is provided in Speewah Conservation Park adjacent to the park's western boundary.

Other accommodation

There is a range of holiday accommodation in and around Kuranda, Mareeba and Cairns. For more information see the tourism information links.

Walking

• Barron Gorge short walks map (PDF, 437.3KB)
• Barron Gorge National Park map (PDF, 596.2KB)
• Barron Gorge National Park and surrounds discovery guide (PDF, 2.7MB)

There are a range of walking options in Barron Gorge National Park, from short walks to full day long distance hikes. For more information see:

• Walks starting near Kuranda at a glance
• Walks starting near Speewah at a glance
• Walks starting near Kamerunga at a glance

Boating

Commercial operators provide rafting experiences on the Barron River. Rafting is a low-impact, environmentally-friendly activity that allows visitors to experience the less accessible areas of the lower gorge.

Commercial operators provide scenic boat tours on the Barron River in the upper section of the park. Private canoeing and kayaking are also enjoyable ways to experience the Barron River within the park.

For more information, see the tourism information links. Fishing is not permitted in Barron Gorge National Park.

Viewing wildlife

The park is a natural corridor for wildlife, linking the northern and southern sections of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The diverse landscape and vegetation types support a rich variety of animals, including possums, tree-kangaroos, flying-foxes and spotted-tailed quolls. There is an abundance of brightly-coloured birds and butterflies that contrast with the lush, green rainforest, including the brilliant-blue Ulysses butterfly. Lucky visitors may even see the endangered southern cassowary , a large, flightless bird standing up to 2m tall. Reptiles, fish, and frogs are also plentiful.

• See the description of the park's natural environment for more details about Barron Gorge National Park’s diverse wildlife.

Other things to do

Kuranda Scenic Railway

The 34km Kuranda Scenic Railway runs through the park and is considered a remarkable engineering feat. Built between 1882 and 1891, the railway has 15 hand-made tunnels and around 40 bridges. For more information see the tourism information links.

Skyrail rainforest cableway

This tourist cableway transports visitors over the park’s rainforest canopy, travelling 7.5km from the lower section of the park at Caravonica to the upper section of the park at Kuranda on the Atherton Tableland. For more information see the tourism information links.