About Paluma Range

Park features

Jourama Falls section

A picturesque waterfall on Waterview Creek, rainforest, vine forest and open woodland are protected in the Jourama Falls section of Paluma Range National Park in the foothills of the Seaview Range.

Rainforest grows on the higher slopes and fringes the creek. Poplar gum, bloodwood, Moreton Bay ash and cocky apple trees are common in the open woodland.

• Read more about the natural environment of Jourama Falls section, Paluma Range National Park.

Mount Spec section

Mount Spec, Paluma Range National Park straddles the summit and escarpment of the Paluma Range, rising 1,000m above the Big Crystal Creek floodplain. This is the most southerly national park in the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area.

Tropical rainforest grows on the cooler mountain tops and in the valleys, while open eucalypt woodland covers the foothills. Casuarinas and paperbarks fringe the creeks in the lower, drier parts of the park. Bloodwoods, ironbarks, poplar gums and cocky apple trees grow here. The park is home to many animals found only in the Wet Tropics.

• Read more about the natural environment of Mount Spec section, Paluma Range National Park.

Looking after the park

Parks and forests protect Queensland's natural diversity and scenery. Help keep these places special by following these guidelines.

• Glass containers are not permitted in swimming areas, including Little Crystal Creek, Big Crystal Creek, Paradise swimming hole and the Rockslides, as broken glass can cause injuries.
• Never chase, scare or feed animals.
• Never leave food, dirty dishes or bars of soap unattended—Australian brush-turkeys and native giant white-tailed rats are nature’s perfect thieves.
• Take all rubbish with you including food scraps.
• Camp only in designated camping areas.
• Take care not to pollute fresh water. Do not use soap, shampoo or detergents in or near creeks.
• Fires are not allowed in the Jourama Falls section of the park. Use fuel stoves or the gas barbecues provided.
• Where fires are allowed in the Mount Spec section of the park, use existing fireplaces and do not collect firewood from within the park.
• Stay on the track. Never cut corners or create new tracks.
• Leave your pets at home. Domestic animals are not permitted in national parks.

See the guidelines on caring for parks for more information about protecting our environment and heritage in parks.

Park management

Paluma Range National Park is managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, in collaboration with the Wet Tropics Management Authority, for the purposes of nature conservation and nature-based recreation.

Tourism information links

For tourism visitor information centre locations visit Discover Queensland and for tourism information for all regions in Queensland visit Queensland Holidays.