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

Mount Rooper circuit, Conway National Park

Journey through a variety of coastal ecosystems and catch a stunning view of the Whitsunday Passage, the Conway Range and coastline from the Mount Rooper outlook.

Journey type
Walk, cycle
Distance
5.3km circuit
Time suggested
Allow 3hr walking time and allow 1hr riding time
Grade
Grade 4 walking track Intermediate mountain-bike trail

Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle

Journey facilities

  • Lookout (natural)
  • Walking
  • Cycling

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.

From the trailhead hike or ride the Mount Rooper circuit past the edge of melaleuca intertidal wetlands and steadily up through the forest to the Mount Rooper outlook. Soak up a panoramic vista of the Whitsunday Passage and islands at the outlook.

Catch a view across to Daydream and North Molle island as the trail descends steeply back through the forest to the foot of Mount Rooper, return back to the trailhead.

Be prepared to cross some bridges plus steep uphill and downhill gradients on the circuit. Remember to carry and drink lots of water and wear sun protection.

Getting there and getting around

The Mount Rooper circuit is in Conway National Park approximately 8km southeast of Airlie Beach.

  • The Mount Rooper circuit trailhead is located at the Swamp Bay car park.
  • From the trailhead follow the circuit for 5.3km from the foot of Mount Rooper to the summit and back down to the trailhead.

Wheelchair access

There is no wheelchair access to the Mount Rooper circuit.

Before you visit

Opening hours

The Mount Rooper circuit 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: