Dularcha Railway Tunnel, Railway tunnel in Landsborough, Australia
Dularcha Railway Tunnel runs through a sandstone ridge for about 94 meters with concrete-lined walls and semi-elliptical portals at each entrance. The structure displays solid railway engineering from the late 1800s.
The tunnel was built between 1890 and 1891 and formed an essential part of the North Coast railway connecting Brisbane to Gympie. The line closed in 1932 and has remained out of service since then.
The tunnel sits within Dularcha National Park, named in 1958 to honor the Aboriginal heritage of this Blackbutt forest area. The location connects visitors to both Indigenous history and the natural environment.
Visitors can reach the tunnel via three walking routes ranging from 500 to 2000 meters from the park entrance. You can pick a path based on your fitness level and available time.
The interior walls feature weep holes that serve as habitat for large-footed myotis bats. You can also spot graffiti marks on the walls dating back to around 1910.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
