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The Diversity boardwalk
This aptly named boardwalk meanders through shadowy mangroves, towering eucalypts, cool melaleucas and dense vine thickets.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 1.2km return
- Time suggested
- Allow 40min walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 2 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Journey facilities
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Walking
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![Plants aren't the only things to see along the walk. Look for butterflies like these blue tigers.]()
Plants aren't the only things to see along the walk. Look for butterflies like these blue tigers.
Photo credit: © Mike Griinke
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![Fungi provide splashes of colour along the walk.]()
Fungi provide splashes of colour along the walk.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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![Understand the importance of the diverse plant communities from signs along the boardwalk.]()
Understand the importance of the diverse plant communities from signs along the boardwalk.
Photo credit: Querida Hutchinson © Queensland Government
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![Meander through open eucalypt forest along The Diversity boardwalk.]()
Meander through open eucalypt forest along The Diversity boardwalk.
Photo credit: Querida Hutchinson © Queensland Government
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![Photo of the Yuwi shell midden]()
Learn about a Yuwi shell midden
Photo credit: Querida Hutchinson © Queensland Government
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![The Diversity boardwalk is an easy 1.2km track.]()
The Diversity boardwalk is an easy 1.2km track.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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![Learn about the different plant communities from signs along The Diversity boardwalk.]()
Learn about the different plant communities from signs along The Diversity boardwalk.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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![Marvel at the diversity of plant communities along The Diversity boardwalk.]()
Marvel at the diversity of plant communities along The Diversity boardwalk.
Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
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![Photo across Sandy Bay to Andrews Point.]()
Enjoy glimpses across Sandy Bay to Andrews Point
Photo credit: Querida Hutchinson © Queensland Government
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Enjoy a journey through an ever-changing landscape of plant communities. Marvel at how the communities are shaped and influenced, and of their importance to the Yuwi people.
The first 300m of the walk is wheelchair (assistance maybe required) and pram friendly.
Getting there and getting around
The Diversity boardwalk is in Cape Hillsborough National Park, 50km north-west of Mackay, on the Central Queensland coast.
- The track starts on the southern side of Cape Hillsborough Road, about 1km from the park entrance.
Wheelchair access
You can take wheelchairs along the first 300m of this walk (assistance may be required).
Before you visit
Opening hours
The Diversity boardwalk is open all year round.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Cape Hillsborough safely and Walk with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.