Conway National Park and Conway Conservation Park Whitsundays

Impulse Creek, Conway Range trail, Conway National Park Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government

Coral Beach, Conway Conservation Park Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government

Conway trails summary

To make the most of your time and help plan your adventure download the Conway trails map (PDF, 1.5MB) .

Conway’s trails have been graded to help you select a trail that matches your experience and fitness. Take time to read the descriptions before setting off on your journey.

Conway National Park has shared trails where walkers and cyclists share the same trail. Please be careful and courteous and follow the shared trails give way code.

  • Cyclists must slow down, give way to and watch for walkers.
  • Cyclists must alert others when approaching.
  • Everyone must slow down and go around wildlife.
Trails from the Forestry Road trailhead
Trail nameDistanceDurationClassification
Conway Range trail 27.1km one-way Walking: 3 days with 2 nights camping

Riding: 4hr (fit and experienced riders)

Shared trail

Grade 4

Easy

Intermediate

Difficult

Kingfisher walk2km returnWalking: 40minGrade 4
Wompoo way2.4km return
(from the Wompoo way turn-off)
Walking: 1hr

Riding: 30min

Shared trail

Grade 3

Intermediate

Honeyeater lookout3.6km return
(from the Honeyeater lookout turn-off)
Walking: 1.5hr

Riding: 40min

Shared trail

Grade 4

Difficult

Trails from the Conway day-use area
Trail nameDistanceDurationClassification
Coastal Fringe circuit1.2km circuitWalking: 45min

Riding: 15min

Shared trail

Grade 2

Easy

Hayward Gully way3.2km returnWalking: 1.5hr

Riding: 30min

Shared trail

Grade 2

Easy

Trails from the Mount Rooper trailhead
Trail nameDistanceDurationClassification
Mount Rooper circuit5.3km circuitWalking: 3hr

Riding: 1hr

Shared trail

Grade 4

Easy

Intermediate

Swamp Bay walk1.8km return
(from Swamp Bay walk turn-off)
Walking: 1.5hrGrade 3
Trails from the Coral Beach trailhead
Trail nameDistanceDurationClassification
Coral Beach walk2.2km returnWalking: 1.5hrGrade 3
The Beak lookout3.6km return
(from the Coral Beach walk trailhead)
Walking: 2.5hrGrade 3
Trails from the Airlie Beach trailhead (Kara Crescent)
Trail nameDistanceDurationClassification
Honeyeater lookout8.2km returnWalking: 3hr

Riding: 1.5hr

Shared trail

Grade 4

Difficult

Conway Range trail27.1km one-wayWalking: 3 days with 2 nights camping

Riding: 4hr (fit and experienced riders)

Shared trail

Grade 4

Easy

Intermediate

Difficult