Earl Hill Conservation Park Tropical North Queensland

View to the north from Earl Hill summit. Photo credit: Jodie Cross © Queensland Government

View from the Bombax and Corymbia walking track junction. Photo credit: Jodie Cross © Queensland Government

Bombax walking track

Branching off the Acacia walking track, the Bombax walking track heads to the eastern section of the park to the Trinity Beach lookout.

Journey type
Walk
Distance
4km return from the trailhead at the corner of Flagship Drive and Roberts Drive.
Time suggested
Allow 2hr walking time return
Grade
Grade 3 walking track

Accessible by

  • Walk-in

Journey facilities

  • Lookout (natural)
  • Walking

The Bombax walking track branches off the Acacia walking track and heads to the eastern section of the park to the Trinity Beach lookout. Enjoy views of Trinity Beach and Double Island to the north and the Yarrabah Range to the south.

Getting there and getting around

The Bombax walking track is located in Earl Hill Conservation Park, approximately 20km north of Cairns city centre.

Access into the park is by foot only.

  • We recommend you start the walk at the trailhead located near the corner of Roberts Drive and Flagship Drive, Trinity Park. Refer to the map (PDF, 233.9KB) .
  • Follow the Acacia walking track for 1.1km to a signed junction and turn right onto the Bombax walking track. This track ends at the Trinity Beach lookout. Return the way you came.
  • The Bombax walking track can be used in combination with the Acacia walking track, Corymbia walking track and local council walking pathway to complete a circuit. Refer to map (PDF, 233.9KB) .

Alternate route.

  • The Bombax walk can also be accessed from the eastern trailhead located at the start of the Corymbia walking track via Half Moon Bay beach.
  • Follow the Corymbia walking track for 700m to a signed junction and turn left onto the Bombax walking track.

Please see Earl Hill Conservation Park map (PDF, 233.9KB) for more information.

Wheelchair access

There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Bombax walking track is open 24 hours a day.

Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Earl Hill safely and Walk with care.

  • There are currently no park alerts for this park.