Dularcha National Park

Dularcha National Park is a nature reserve on the Sunshine Coast that combines eucalypt woodlands, subtropical rainforest, and wetland habitats. The park features multiple environments, so walking through it shows you quite different landscapes and plant types in one place.

An old railway tunnel built in 1891 once ran through the area until train operations stopped using this route in 1932. The tunnel remains visible today and shows how the region developed with early transport connections.

The Queensland Department of National Parks maintains this protected area as part of a larger environmental conservation network in the Sunshine Coast region.

Walking tracks, mountain biking trails, and horse riding paths are available throughout the reserve. Plan for day visits since camping is not permitted and motorized vehicles are not allowed in the park.

The abandoned railway tunnel now serves as a seasonal home for several bat species, most notably the large-footed myotis. This unexpected second life shows how old structures can become wildlife refuges.

Location: Sunshine Coast Regional

Operator: Queensland Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing

GPS coordinates: -26.78661,152.95598

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41