Track junctions 5,4,3,2 can be walked in reverse 9. Port douglas, mossman, daintree and cape tribulation. However, following public protest and a referendum in 20, on 1 january 2014, the shire of douglas was separated. In the 2016 census, cairns north had a population of 5,191 people. For each road from cairns to port douglas, i checked any point of interest, viewpoint, hidden beaches and secret corner through the satellite view. The 71km creb track, which starts just north of daintree village, is regarded as one of australias most spectacular and challenging fourwheeldrive trails. Douglas range guide with map pdf, 3,238k about this track. Cape tribulation yall beach 1 4098 4098 0150 4098 9179 40989321 0497 284385 4098 0412 409 m 409b 9162 9155 4098 9058 389 1 9105 4098 4098 9039 4098 9229 0459567 4098 9169 4098 0409 4098 5163 409b 9151 948 014. Interactive map of cairns with all popular attractions skyrail rainforest cableway, cairns esplanade boardwalk, tjapukai aboriginal cultural park and more. The creb track is now closed due to high water levels at the southern end of the track. Douglas track park is categorised as a bushlandconservation area. In 1876, subinspector douglas and his party blazed a trail between the tableland goldfields and cairns, using an existing aboriginal trail along a ridge between stoney creek and surprise creek. This means they are not accessible for normal recreation purposes, but more for protection of biodiversity and natural habitat. The city is the 5thmostpopulous in queensland and ranks 14th overall in australia.
There are numerous small creek crossings, but footbridges span major gullies and junctions along the trail are signposted. Often flanked by a pristine coastline one side and ancient rainforest on the other, the track starts 40km north of the daintree river ferry and travels just over 100km. The question now is more about what to see between cairns and port douglas. Oak beach boathouse, coral sea retreat and thala beach lodge. This then leads to the top of the first finger of bush in a narrow gut under the needles eye. From cairns we headed north to the daintree and cape tribulation, over the bloomfield track to cooktown, through battle camp road into the lakefield national park, south to laura and then followed the peninsula development road, northern bypass road and bamaga road to cape york. Wild and beautiful, the bloomfield track is rated as one of queenslands most scenic short road trips a bucketlist drive for both local and international 4wd enthusiasts. Course info reef to reef mtb 4 day mtb stage race cairns.
Weir, douglas, glacier rock, gandal wandun, and smiths. There are eleven individual trails at the present time, ranging from smooth, wide bench, machine built learner trails to rocky, super technical climbing trails. Map of barron gorge national park indicating walking tracks, facilities and boundaries. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Douglas track to glacier rock return adventure sport nq. Eventually you hit the top and follow the powerline service track. It was formed to serve miners heading for the hodgkinson river goldfield, but declined when an easier route was discovered from port douglas. This page is about the old cairns track from topaz to goldsborough. These track notes refer to sections of tracks between the numbered track junctions indicated on the barron gorge national park map pdf, 166k. Cairns to port douglas drive, 100 km up to the daintree.
It remained the douglas shire council until the 2007 local government actamalgamations required a merger with the cairns city council to form the cairns regional council. Free cairns city tourist map, download print cairns map. Creb track mount pieter a b0tte daintree national park see inset map on left side daintree ferry m so. Map of cairns hotels and attractions on a cairns map. The present douglas track walking trail begins at the speewah trailhead campground and finishes at the end of douglas track road in rainforest estate, kamerunga. However, following public protest and a referendum in 20, on 1 january 2014, the shire of douglas was separated from the cairns region and re.
The douglas mountain bike park is a network of trails aimed at xc riders, but due to their rocky, technical nature, they are also popular with fans of longer travel bikes. To find the map for the driving distance from cairns to port douglas, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. Weir, douglas, glacier rock, gandal wandun, and smiths track. In cairns, access lake placid and the hydro power station from lake placid road and barron gorge road these provide nice views and the chance for a short walk and a picnic. Here is a contour map of the trails at davies creek. Bushlandconservation areas are generally unembellished and are protected under the nature conservation act 1992. Smithfield regional park the yirrganydji aboriginal traditional owners have a longlasting connection with this ark they welcome you to their country and ask that you resect this. The douglas track meets the mcdonalds track from the top of the gorge here. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Driving from cairns to port douglas cairns forum tripadvisor. Find any address on the map of cairns or calculate your itinerary to and from cairns, find all the tourist attractions and michelin guide restaurants in cairns. There are four principle towns or settlements in the former ds region. The esplanade lagoon muddys childrens playground cairns central shopping centre.
Find epic deals and things to do near you using bookmes interactive deals map of the cairns port douglas area. Long distance walks department of environment and science. Pdf maps showing evacuation routes in the event of storm tide inundation in cairns. Take the left, following the douglas track glacier rock sign back into the rainforest. Douglas track hike glacier rock lookout, kuranda traveller. Hiya what is the best and cheapest way of getting from the train station in cairns to port douglas. A world cup mountain bike track seems like as good a place to start as any located just 20 minutes drive north of cairns airport, stage 1 returns to the iconic smithfield mountain bike park where youlll tackle 17km of world class single track, steep climbs and fast, flowing descents. A place where 4x4, motor bike and quadatv enthusiasts can meet and chat etc. Follow the ridge, with the occasional optional sidle on animal tracks. The cairns tokuranda railway is a heritagelisted railway line from the cairns region to the shire of mareeba, both in queensland, australia. The shorter track starts at the end of douglas track road, the longer track starts 100 metres past the stoney creek car park.
The cairns mtb club and the mareeba mountain goats run xc and pony express races here. Driving distance from cairns, australia to port douglas. Douglas trailhead glacier rock red bluff smiths trailhead stoney creek falls stoney creek road. This is a terrific walk that forms part of the douglas track and can be started from 2 locations.
Creb track mount pieter a b0tte daintree national park see inset map on left side daintree ferry m so unt to bloomfield track o track. Cairns, locally listen is a city in the cairns region, queensland, australia. Cairns to port douglas cairns to daintree village cairns to daintree ferry cairns to cow bay. It provides views of the gorge from the southern side, seldom seen by the visitor unless they take the train down. Direction map travel time latlong flight d flight t howfar route tripcost. It shows you the tourist highlights of cairns city like. It commences at redlynch, a suburb of cairns and travels up the great dividing range to kuranda within the shire of mareeba on the atherton tableland. Take the left, following the douglas trackglacier rock sign back into the rainforest. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Drive back to cairns and take the scenic train freshwater and skyrail up to kuranda, a unique perspective both ways. The next one on the cairns port douglas road is oak beach another small community with a nice sandy beach.
With disuse, rainforest reclaimed the trail and it was not reopened until horse riders and walkers reblazed the route. Browse by activity or attraction type, find tourist points of interest and more for cairns port douglas, australia. Cairns street map cairns is a north queensland regional city with a population of about 151,000 in 2017. Firstly, it will almost be nightfall by the time you arrive and the road to pt douglas. Descend and sidle through the bush on a marked animal track to pick up cairns across a tussock face under the obvious rock ribs. In dry conditions, the creb track is a very steep and very rough track linking daintree to wujal. If this is your first visit to far north qld, i wouldnt advise hiring a car in the first instance. Your gf will love the port douglas markets on sunday down at the waterfront near the old courthouse. It later developed into a railhead and major port for exporting sugar cane, gold and other metals, minerals and. In the northern end of the beach is a river mouth that is good for fishing. Pdf maps showing possible flooding based on a oneina100 year event. They will advise whether they can transfer you from the cairns train station. Track junction 5 from the car park at the speewah camping area map location.
Map of cairns north, qld 4870 cairns north is a coastal suburb of cairns in the cairns region, queensland, australia. A easy to moderate trails climbs to the kuranda railline and then zigzags to the top of the ridge. Getting from the train station cairns to port douglas port. Getting from the train station cairns to port douglas. Weir, douglas, glacier rock, gandal wandun, and smiths track loop is a 8. More steep uphills here for 700 metres until you reach a sign saying glacier rock. Its located about 1700km north of brisbane and is a popular travel destination for both australian and overseas tourists due to its warm tropical climate. Free cairns city tourist map, download print cairns map we created a beautiful cairns city map for you to download and print or save to your phone. Cairns north is a coastal suburb of cairns in the cairns region, queensland, australia. Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. You can use to get the full driving distance from cairns to port douglas with directions. The cairnstokuranda railway is a heritagelisted railway line from the cairns region to the shire of mareeba, both in queensland, australia. Mcdonalds track this historic track links wrights lookout to the douglas track, taking you from kuranda down the barron river gorge.
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