Clump Mountain National Park

Clump Mountain National Park is a protected reserve in northeastern Queensland containing tropical rainforest, mangroves, and coastal heathlands. Visitors can walk through the area and reach the Bicton Hill lookout, which provides views across the surrounding landscape.

The Queensland government created this protected area in 1963 to safeguard native plants and animals of the coastal wet tropics. The establishment reflected growing recognition of the need to preserve threatened ecosystems in the region.

Indigenous Australian peoples maintained deep relationships with this land for thousands of years before its protection status. The rainforest and coastline still reflect the knowledge and care these communities developed through their connection to the place.

The reserve has several walking paths suitable for different ability levels, leading through forests and heathland. It is best to visit during cooler months when the humid tropical climate is more comfortable for walking.

The reserve is home to the southern cassowary, a large flightless bird rarely spotted by visitors that plays a vital role in dispersing rainforest seeds. This important species indicates the forest's health, though it often goes unnoticed during visits.