Top Things to do in North Queensland
The 7 Best Lookouts in North Queensland, Queensland
Discover the best top things to do in North Queensland, Australia including Glacier Rock Lookout, Flagstaff Hill Lookout, Trinity Bay Lookout, Wrights Lookout, Mount Alexandra Lookout, Campbells Lookout, Clump Point Lookout.
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1. Glacier Rock Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTravla7 - Cairns, Australia
I took my mum and dad for a walk to Glacier Rock from the Speewah western approach. It was also my first attempt at getting to Glacier from this route (the most popular being from the carpark at the end of Stoney Creek Road in Kamerunga). The hike involves the following: -Drive up the Kuranda Range and continue until you reach the Speewah exit on the Kennedy Highway (a few kms after the Kuranda village turn off on the left) and drive to Speewah Conservation Park (follow the signs) -Start the track from the carpark – the first section takes you 765m along Djina-Wu track through some beautiful shaded boardwalk and creek crossings -You will then come to the start of the Douglas Track – follow the Douglas Track through beautiful rainforest for 3.75km until you come to the turnoff to Glacier Rock (keep on the Douglas Track and do not turn off onto Gandal Wandun track at the 2km mark) -Head up the track to the top of Glacier Rock (turn right at the sign) which is about 260m uphill after the turn off -Enjoy world class views out over Cairns from the summit before you head back the same way you came -If you have access to 2 cars, you may like to park one car at the Stoney Creek Rd eastern approach and then drive to Speewah so you can come back past Red Bluff (for more spectacular views inc crossing over the Kuranda railway line) and finish at Stoney Creek where you can cool off with a swim at one of the pools on the track up to the Stoney Creek weir This section of Barron Gorge National Park is a cassowary habitat and sightings are possible (we saw several droppings but did not encounter an actual cassowary on this occasion). It is quite a challenging walk but I wouldn’t say strenuous (despite some uphill sections towards the end). It is longer than the Eastern approach from Stoney Creek Rd, but easier in terms of elevation.
2. Flagstaff Hill Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By 446rayr - Maroochydore, Australia
Well worth the climb to see the beautiful beaches and extended coastline. Even better when there are cruise ships anchored offshore.
3. Trinity Bay Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Adventurers049 - Brisbane, Australia
This is an easy walk up the hill and the vista that awaits you is well worth the effort. Great view over the bay and the beach.
4. Wrights Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTravla7 - Cairns, Australia
McDonald Track is a great walk for those who want to get out and about and experience some great views and enjoy a good workout. The walk starts at Wrights Lookout which is an easy 200m from the car parking area in Kuranda. Off to the right of the lookout is the start of the track where you will see a gate across the access road. The track is 10km return and takes around 3 hrs. It includes the shorter Surprise Creek walking track for the first 1.6km (3.2km return) which takes you to a nice creek with a swimming area and mini-falls (those wanting a short walk could easily stop here and come back). There is some nice rainforest as well as open valleys on the walk and you get some great views of the Kuranda Range. The track is large and well defined and is actually a 4WD road that follows the power lines up the range and is used for maintenance access. For the extra adventurous, once you reach the end of the McDonald track you can link up with the Douglas track and head up to Glacier Rock for amazing views out to Cairns CBD and Mt Whitfield.
5. Mount Alexandra Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By beezee2010 - Brisbane, Australia
This is a stunning lookout. On a clear day the view will be breathtaking. We liked it so much we went back twice in one day! Easy 10 minute stop on the main road. Nothing else to do here ie. no walking tracks but the lookout is more than enough. I think it's also known as Walu Wugirriga? There is another review page on Trip Advisor but it appears to all be the same place.
