Kingfisher walk, Conway National Park
Weave your way through the rainforest, passing buttressed tulip oaks and the tangled roots of giant stranger figs.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 2km return from the Forestry Road trailhead
- Time suggested
- Allow 40min walking time
- Grade
- Grade 4 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Journey facilities
- Walking
- Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: Linda Thompson © Queensland Government
Weave your way past bright palm trees, giant strangler figs and tulip oaks decorated with basket ferns.
Pack your binoculars to help spot the rainforest bird life. Listen closely in the mid story for the squeaking call of the inquisitive grey fantail, or the forest floor for the characteristic ‘walk to work’ call of the illusive rainbow pitta.
This walk has some steps and uphill sections.
Getting there and getting around
The Kingfisher walk is located in Conway National Park approximately 16km southwest of Airlie Beach.
- From the Forestry Road trailhead, follow the Conway Range trail for 20m one-way to reach the Kingfisher walk turn-off.
- Return back to the Forestry Road trailhead, or continue on the Conway Range trail.
Wheelchair access
There is no wheelchair access to the Kingfisher walk.
Before you visit
Opening hours
The Kingfisher walk is open all year round. Access maybe closed at times due to localised flooding, severe weather or park management activities.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Conway safely and Walk with care.
- Conway National Park planned burn activities 17–21 June 2024
- Temporary closure: Kingfisher walk, Conway National Park 27 February to 30 October 2024
- Conway National Park: Conway Range trail, Conway National Park 20 May to 30 October 2024
- Conway National Park. Feral Animal Management Program 22 April to 15 July 2024
- Extended baiting program for feral pigs and foxes on Conway National Park, Dryander National Park, Dryander State Forest and Dryander Forest Reserve 24 February 2024 to 10 January 2025