Davies Creek National Park

Davies Creek National Park is a nature reserve in Mareeba Shire covering around 4.86 square kilometers with granite formations and eucalypt forests. The landscape includes flowing waterways and natural pools fed by the creek system that runs through the protected area.

The Queensland Department of Environment and Science established this protected area in 2001 to preserve the local environment. The decision to create this reserve reflected efforts to safeguard species and natural systems found nowhere else in the region.

This place holds deep meaning for the local Indigenous community whose presence and connection to the land stretch back through countless generations. The cultural practices tied to these environments remain visible in how the community engages with and cares for this territory.

The park features designated picnic areas with toilet facilities and a walking trail of about two kilometers leading to Davies Creek Falls. Plan your visit during drier months when paths are more accessible and the creek is safer to navigate.

The park is home to the rare northern bettong, a small marsupial that few visitors know about before arriving. Giant bird-eating spiders with leg spans of about 16 centimeters also inhabit this reserve, making it a remarkable place for those interested in unusual wildlife encounters.

Location: Mareeba Shire

Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science

GPS coordinates: -17.00368,145.58085

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:00