Palmerston, renowned for lush rainforest, scenic views, steep gorges and cascading waterfalls, offers opportunities for picnicking, camping and bushwalking in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
Location
115km south-west of Cairns.
Welcome
The Mamu Traditional Owners welcome you to their country and ask that you visit respectfully.
Park facilities
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- No campfires
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Lookout
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Walking
- World Heritage
- Visitor facilities update and wet season closures: Misty Mountains and Palmerston (Doongan) Section, Wooroonooran National Park 19 December 2023 to 4 April 2025
- Temporary walking track closure: Wallicher Falls, Wooroonooran National Park 16 December 2023 to 31 January 2025
- Wet season safety information - significant stream rises: Wooroonooran National Park 2 December 2024 to 31 March 2025