• Look for splashes of colour the wildflowers provide. Photo credit: © Mike Griinke
• You might be lucky enough to see quail darting through the undergrowth. Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
• Take the time to look closely for butterflies and other insects attracted to the flowers along the trail. Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
• The Yuwi plant trail welcomes walkers with sea views before heading down through open woodland. Photo credit: © Tamara Vallance
• The Yuwi plant trail follows the coast through open woodland and a cool pocket of rainforest. Photo credit: Querida Hutchinson © Queensland Government
• The remains of a stone fish trap in Sandy Cape can be seen from the trail. Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
• The Yuwi people are proud fresh water and saltwater people. Learn about the Yuwi people's traditional plant use along the coastal Yuwi plant trail. Photo credit: John Atkinson © Queensland Government
• The Yuwi plant trail starts in Hidden Valley. Photo credit: Querida Hutchinson © Queensland Government
• Learn about the Yuwi people's cultural use of coastal resources on the Yuwi plant trail. Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government

The natural abundance of the Cape Hillsborough National Park will astound you.

Interpretative signage along the trail highlight the wealth of plants the Yuwi people use for food and medicine and describes traditional life in this rich coastal country. Keep an eye out for the remains of the fish trap with good views across Sandy Bay.

The trail follows the coast through open woodland and a cool pocket of rainforest, and you can access the beach at several points.

Getting there and getting around

The Yuwi plant trail is in Cape Hillsborough National Park, 50km north-west of Mackay, on the Central Queensland coast.

The trail starts in the Hidden Valley, just over 1km from the southern end of the Cape Hillsborough day-use area.

• The day-use area is 2.3km from the park entrance.
• Access to the day-use area is suitable for conventional vehicles.
• Access to the trail head past the day-use area is for 4WD only. Alternatively you can walk in.
• Read 4WD with care for important information on 4WD safety and minimal impact driving.

Wheelchair access

There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Yuwi plant trail 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.