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Natural beauty. Stunning views and you just gotta see those platypus!!
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Can be wet and misty at times.
In a nutshell
Australia's best kept secret!
robertgaz Says: If you are doing a self drive road trip from Brisbane to far north Queensland it is well worth making a short detour to visit Eungella National Park.There are many well marked and easy walking trails throughout the park which is well known for its local platypuses. You will...
Broken River Information Centre
lou31 Says: This information centre is also a pleasant picnic area. There is a nice walking track down to a water hole [ you might see a platypus ] plus other tracks that take you further into the forest. The centre also provides maps and information on the elusive platypus.There is a...
Drive through the lush dairy farm countryside
lou31 Says: Eungella is renowned for its dairy farms which spread throughout the district. Sadly there are not as many farms these days. However the farming land with its green pastures and gentle rolling hills makes for a pleasant drive.
Close Encounters with Wildlife
mikegr Says: I came to Eungella National Park primarily to see platypus, but saw so much more than that.By staying at the Platypus Lodge (see my accomodation tip) I also had close encounters with a huge lace monitor and a potteroo (the spelling may be way off here!).If you are a big fan...
mikegr Says: Whilst the rain forest in the Eungella National park is less impressive than the forests further north in Queensland it is still well worth a visit.From Platypus Lodge you can take a great walk further up the road through forest and along side a river witha few waterfalls...
Quandong Creek Rainforest Lodge: It's a rainforest retreat!
lou31 Says: This unique and lovely place is situated deep in the Eungella National Park. It was a fantastic experience to be surrounded by the natural beauty that Eungella is famous for.The couple that run the place are extremely friendly and helpful and we had a great time when Evett...
Broken River Mountain Resort: Rainforest retreat.
lou31 Says: This eco certified resort is very popular. I have never stayed there but I have friends and family that have. All have enjoyed their stay and gone back for another visit. Being an eco resort it maintains a low impact on the delicate environment of the rainforest.It has a...
Chalet Hotel: "A pub with a difference"
lou31 Says: Now this pub would win the 'Pub with the best views in Australia competition' hands down!Also perched on a cliff edge this establishment is also one of Australias best known hang gliding establishments and is a mecca for enthusiasts.Established in 1934, the Chalet has been...
Eungella Holiday Park: A camp ground with a difference.
lou31 Says: I was stunned when I first arrived. This establishment would win the 'Campground with the best views in Australia' competition hands down!It goes something like this...Imagine a two storey house. Bottom level, combination reception/grocery store/cafe. Top level, 3 bedroom...
Platypus Lodge: Rustic accommodation with platypus(pi????)i!!!!!!
mikegr Says: A great place to stay in the Eungella National Park. Accommodation is in elevated, open sided huts in the forest, with the result that you don't just wake up at dawn to the sound of the birds, they are quite literally perched just a few feet from you!As well as the hut...
lou31 Says: This camping ground really is off the beaten track. It is only accessible by four wheel drive and there are no facilities at all. It is however quite beautiful and secluded. Tall gum trees are scattered throughout this shaded grassy clearing beside a section of Broken River....
lou31 Says: This lookout is found on the Sky Window walking trail. This trail is only a short circuit - 300 metres. It is wheel chair friendly and starts and finishes at the Sky Window picnic area.
lou31 Says: This lookout has wonderful views down over the valley. It is situated north of Eungella township on the Dalrymple road.
Eungella ( pronounced young - guluh ) is Aboriginal for 'Land of the clouds' and is situated 60 kilometres west of Mackay. The drive there takes you through the farming districts of the Pioneer Valley...
Off The Beaten Path In Queensland
My soul purpose in visiting Mackay was to get into the Eungella National Park, largely because I was determined to see a platypus in the wild. I was delighted to achieve this goal (in fact we saw...
Eungella is a national park about 858km's northwest of Brisbane and 80k'sm west of Mackay. The park is covered by dense rainforest and is well known for the local platypuses. To the north-east...
The little fellow in the picture above is the reason for my 3 hours round trip from Macay to Eungella National Park. A special animal, bizarre looking and very important in the study of evolutionary...
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