Wooroonooran National Park

Wooroonooran National Park is a nature reserve in Queensland covering tropical rainforest with the state's highest mountains. The area features dense forests, steep hillsides, and mountain ridges where rare plants and animals make their homes.

The park was established in 2005 as part of a World Heritage Area that protects the rainforest region. Its creation was an important step in preserving this ecologically significant landscape for the future.

The Aboriginal name Wooroonooran means Black Rock and reflects the deep connection of Indigenous communities to this mountainous area. Local peoples have maintained their relationship with this land over generations through stories and traditions tied to the landscape.

The area offers multiple walking trails of varying difficulty and viewpoints for observing the landscape. Visitors can camp on site or use the walking paths that lead to different elevations and forest sections.

The area receives some of the highest rainfall in Australia and is home to over 500 tree species. It is the only place where Australia's native rhododendron grows naturally in the wild.

Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science

GPS coordinates: -17.36280,145.79370

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04