Forty Mile Scrub National Park

Forty Mile Scrub National Park is a nature reserve in the Tablelands region combining open woodlands, heathland, and grassland ecosystems. The park offers walking tracks and picnic facilities for visitors exploring these varied landscapes.

The park was formally established in 1970 to protect the region's natural ecosystems. Its landscapes developed through geological processes shaped over extended periods.

The park functions as an environmental research site where scientists study the relationships between inland dry rainforests and their surrounding environments.

The park is located roughly 224 kilometers southwest of Cairns and can be explored via marked trails. Visiting during cooler months provides more comfortable conditions for walking and outdoor activities.

The area is home to one of the world's largest cockroach species within its forest ecosystem. This remarkable insect thrives in the local habitat conditions.

Location: Tablelands Regional

Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science

GPS coordinates: -18.09655,144.85592

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00