RAINFOREST WALKS
MA MU Rainforest Canopy Walk
MA MU Rainforest Canopy Walk on the Palmerston Highway is midway between Innisfail and Millaa Millaa - 30 kilometres from each centre. It is situated on the eastern edge of the World Heritage Area near Crawfords Lookout. The walk offers spectacular views across the North Johnston River valley and the rare opportunity to walk through the tree tops and observe the numerous birds, fruits and flowers in the rainforest canopy. The tower at the end of the walk reaches 37m above the ground.
Coolagan's picnic area to Henrietta Creek camping area
800m: 30 min
This short track follows Henrietta Creek, linking the picnic and camping areas. Camp in the rainforest at Henrietta Creek. Tent and caravan sites, toilets, a shelter shed and picnic tables are provided. This is an excellent track from which to view wildlife, such as the musky rat-kangaroo, platypus and tortoises in the creek. The return via the highway takes approximately 15 minutes.
Crawford's Lookout to North Johnson Lookout
4 km: 2-3 hours
From Crawford's Lookout the track winds down into the North Johnstone River Gorge, dropping some 500m in the 1.5 km walk.
Nandroya Falls circuit
2.5 km: 1-1.5 hours
From the camping area the track climbs the ridge that separates Henrietta & Douglas Creeks. It then winds slowly down towards Nandroya Falls (50 m) via Silver Creek Falls (10 m). Return either along the main Nandroya Falls track or via the circuit track, 3.5 km (2-3 hours). This circuit track initially follows Douglas Creek passing some excellent swimming holes. It then skins a steep hillside before rejoining the main track 1 km from the camping area.
K tree to Tchupala Falls
1.2 km: 1 hour
From the K Tree entrance on the Palmerston Highway to Tchupala Falls is only about
600 metres.
K Tree to Goolagan's picnic area
3 km: 1-2 hours
This track leads first to Wallicher Falls which, though relatively small, are spectacular. Access to the bottom of the falls can be gained after crossing Henrietta Creek The track then climbs a little before following the contours above Henrietta Creek through some very tall and dense-canopied rainforest. The 1.7 km return to K-Tree via the highway takes approximately 45 minutes.