Mowbray National Park

Mowbray National Park is a nature reserve in Queensland covering thousands of hectares with wetlands, river systems, and rainforest vegetation. The reserve contains interconnected habitats that together form a varied landscape.

An important walking trail in the park originated from paths once used to transport gold from Hodgkinson Goldfield to Port Douglas in the 1870s. This historical link shows the region's early significance for economic activity.

The land remains important to the Kuku Yalanji and Yirraganydji peoples, who have maintained a deep connection to this part of the Daintree rainforest region. Visitors can sense this cultural presence as they move through the landscape and follow traces of traditional land use.

The area is open for walking, mountain biking, and horse riding, with different sections designated for each activity. Routes vary in difficulty, so it helps to check ahead which trails match your ability level.

The park is home to over 1,500 recorded animal and plant species, many found nowhere else. This unusual variety makes the area especially valuable to nature watchers and researchers.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 1988

Elevation above the sea: 229 m

Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science

GPS coordinates: -16.58056,145.42556

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:23