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View on Eungella Range overlooking the Pioneer Valley
Creek at Eungella National Park
Paragliding at Eungella

Finch Hatton to Eungella

Mackay, Queensland

From Finch Hatton, start the drive to Eungella and view the changing vista of the Pioneer Valley at sunset while enjoying a superbly cooked meal. Wake early and venture to the Broken River trail to the viewing platform for the chance to see the playful platypus swimming in its natural environment! Eels and turtles also can be regularly seen here. There are number of walks for all levels of fitness including some walks with disabled access. There is over 20km of short walks for you to explore. The Sky Window walk will lead you through layers of bright palms, with dewy fronds which glisten in the morning light for a spectacular view across the Pioneer Valley. Keep an eye out for signs along the way which give an insight into Aboriginal culture from earlier Eungella days. For the experienced climber, the 56km Mackay Great Highlands Walk can be accessed here, where dramatic cliffs, rugged peaks, spires and sensational highland views can be experienced. After a morning of bush walking and platypus spotting, enjoy lunch at a local cafe or restaurant, overlooking the dense sub-tropical rainforest and peaks of the Pioneer Valley, which are often shrouded in mist.

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Service Update Date

28 Dec 2024

Difficulty

Grade 1

Journey Travel Type

Car

Route Types

One way

Service Facility

Boating Facilities, Cafe, Carpark, Lookouts, Non Smoking, Park Info Centre, Picnic Area, Public Toilet, Restaurant, Sheltered Area, Shop / Gift Shop, Showers

Sevice Activity

Four Wheel Driving, Walks, Birdwatching, Hiking, Scenic Drives

Where it starts

Eungella, Queensland Eungella Dam, Queensland

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