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High above the surrounding plains, Eungella’s mist-shrouded and forest-clad
mountains provide a home for a fascinating variety of unusual plants and
animals, including the Eungella gastric brooding frog, Mackay tulip oak,
Eungella spiny cray and Eungella honeyeater. This isolated mountain refuge
lies close to the boundary between subtropical and tropical rainforests and
supports species from both vegetation types.
Much of the park is wilderness dissected by gorges. Open eucalypt woodland
grows on Dick’s Tableland in the rugged north-western part of the park.
Rainforest trees, flowering bottlebrushes and tall river she-oaks line the
meandering Broken River. Rainforest also grows around
Finch Hatton Gorge.
Eungella is one of Queensland’s most ecologically diverse parks with 860
plant species, including plants close to their distribution limit such as the
Eungella satinash, regent bowerbird and Sydney blue gum. This diversity is
matched by a wonderful variety of wildlife.
Exploring Eungella
Go for a scenic drive to Eungella or stay for a longer visit. Stop at Sky Window for a picnic or take a short walk for spectacular views over the Pioneer Valley.Enjoy a bush picnic at Broken River in tall open forest of swamp mahogany and forest red gums. Picnic tables, a gas barbecue and water are provided. (Boil the water before drinking.) Have morning or afternoon tea at the kiosk next to the information centre. Please do not feed the birds or other animals. Help keep wildlife wild.
Look for platypus, eels and turtles in Broken River. A viewing platform is provided for platypus watching. August is the best month for platypus activity. Water quality makes the river unsuitable for swimming.
Eungella is great for bushwalking. Explore the rainforest along the discovery trail or take a longer walk. Learn about Biri culture on the Sky Window circuit. See beautiful waterfalls along the tracks.
Stay nearby or camp at Fern Flat near the creek and picnic area. A few tent sites, toilets, fireplaces and untreated water are provided. Pay your fees at the self-registration station. Take your own firewood or a fuel stove for cooking. Experienced walkers can bush camp by permit. Boil the creek water for five minutes before drinking. Private campsites and cabins are available on the mountain.
Go spotlighting at night. See greater gliders, tawny frogmouths, sugar gliders and brushtail possums. Go birdwatching during the day. See rainbow lorikeets, red-browed finches and blue-faced honeyeaters.
Picnic or walk at Finch Hatton Gorge. Gas barbecues are provided. Please do not feed the goannas.
Join in special ranger-led activity programs in the holidays. Find out more about the park in the information centre which is open weekdays and every day in the holidays.