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Paluma Range National Park, the southern gateway for the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, is comprised of 2 sections. The northern section features Jourama Falls—a picturesque waterfall framed by rainforest. To the south, rainforest-cloaked Mount Spec rises nearly 1000m above the Big Crystal Creek floodplain. Both areas offer a range of recreational opportunities.
Location
Access to Paluma Range National Park is via the Bruce Highway:
- The Jourama Falls section is 91km north of Townsville or 24km south of Ingham.
- The Mount Spec section is accessed from the Bruce Highway onto Barrett Road, 61km north of Townsville or 40km south of Ingham.
Welcome
The Traditional Owners of Paluma Range National Park are the Nywaigi Aboriginal people. They welcome you to their country and ask that you respect and enjoy this place. The traditional name for the Paluma Range is Munan Gumburu, which means ‘misty mountain’, an apt description as morning mists are common.
Park facilities
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- Lookout
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Showers
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Walking
- World Heritage
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![Shelter shed and picnic table at Jourama Falls day-use area]()
The shelter shed and picnic table at Jourama Falls day-use area are wheelchair-accessible
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
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![Car at Jourama Falls camping area]()
Jourama Falls camping area has space for caravans, motorhomes and camping trailers
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
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![Paradise waterhole, Big Crystal Creek camping area, Mount Spec section]()
Paradise waterhole, Big Crystal Creek camping area, Mount Spec section
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
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Pitch your tent in Big Crystal Creek camping area, Mount Spec section, Paluma Range National Park
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
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![Loop Falls, Mount Halifax, Paluma Range National Park]()
Loop Falls, Mount Halifax, Paluma Range National Park
Photo credit: Michael Mohring © Queensland Government
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![Mount Halifax remote bush camping, south of Paluma]()
Mount Halifax remote bush camping, south of Paluma
Photo credit: Michael Mohring © Queensland Government
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![View from Mount Halifax, Paluma Range National Park]()
View from Mount Halifax, Paluma Range National Park
Photo credit: Michael Mohring © Queensland Government
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![Jourama Falls camping area, Paluma Range National Park]()
Jourama Falls camping area, Paluma Range National Park
Photo credit: Jodie Bray © Queensland Government
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![Jourama Falls]()
Jourama Falls
Photo credit: Tim Devlin © Queensland Government
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![Rockslides pool]()
Never jump or dive off the rocks at Rockslides as serious injuries and deaths have occurred here
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
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![McClellands lookout]()
McClellands lookout provides spectacular views of Halifax Bay and the Palm Island Group
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
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![Interpretative signs]()
Interpretative signs describe natural features along Witts lookout walking track
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
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Cloudy Creek, Mount Spec section, Paluma Range National Park
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
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Buttressed tree root system on Andrée Griffin walking track
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
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![The H-Track, Paluma Range National Park]()
The H-Track, Paluma Range National Park
Photo credit: Troy Ludlow © Queensland Government
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![Swimming platform at Jourama Falls day-use area]()
Wheelchair access is provided to the swimming platform in Jourama Falls day-use area
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
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![Paradise waterhole at Big Crystal Creek day-use-area]()
Paradise waterhole is a popular swimming spot at Big Crystal Creek day-use area
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
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![Little Crystal creek]()
Little Crystal creek is a popular place to swim and only a short walk from the day-use area
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
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![Shelter shed with barbecues and tables at McClellands lookout day-use area]()
Shelter shed with barbecues and tables at McClellands lookout day-use area
Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government
- Visitor facilities update: Mount Spec section, Paluma Range National Park 7 February to 9 May 2025
- Temporary closure: Rockslides waterhole and walking track, Spiegelhauer Road, Mount Spec section, Paluma Range National Park 10 March to 9 May 2025
- Temporary walking track closure: Jourama Falls lookout walk, Paluma Range National Park 8 April to 11 July 2025
- Wet season safety information: significant stream rises at swimming locations within Paluma Range National Park 21 February to 30 April 2025