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Dalrymple Gap track
History
In 1864, a track roughly following an
Aboriginal trail was forged inland from
the Port of Cardwell. The heritage-listed
Dalrymple Gap bridge is the earliest
surviving civil engineering work in
mainland North Queensland.
Walking
Full day walk refer to
for further information.
From the Ingham trail head
Short walk 2.2 km return (1 hr)
Grade: easy
This track leads to the first of many
Dalrymple Creek crossings. The gentle
walk goes through eucalypt forest before
returning the same way.
From the Cardwell trail head
Short walk 4 km return (2.5 hrs)
Grade: difficult
Take this steep track to the historic stone
pitched bridge at the top of Dalrymple
Gap and return the same way.
Safety
Safety is our concern but your
responsibility (see page 15).
Stinging trees are found along the track.
Never touch this plant as it will result in a
painful sting. If stung and symptoms are
severe, seek medical advice.
Leeches are common along the track.
Remove leeches by applying salt, or heat,
or simply wait until they drop off
Broadwater,
Abergowrie State Forest
The boardwalk to
the Broadwater
fig is wheelchair
accessible. ‣
Access
From Ingham
In Abergowrie State Forest, turn right
where signposted and travel 4 km to the
Dalrymple Gap track car park.
From Cardwell
Drive 13 km south on the Bruce Highway
and turn right near the Damper Creek
crossing where signposted. A 1 km
unsealed road leads to the car park.
Broadwater,
Abergowrie State Forest
Broadwater is a camping and day-use
area in Abergowrie State Forest.
Treat all water before drinking.
Walking
Rainforest walk 1.3 km return (1 hr)
Grade: easy
The first 200 m is a wheelchair-accessible
boardwalk to the magnificent Broadwater
fig. Start at the southern end of the dayuse
area.
Creek walk 3 km return (1.5 hrs)
Grade: easy
From the main camping area, walk
through eucalypt and riparian forest on
the boundary of the Wet Tropics World
Heritage Area.
Camping
The camping area is set among tall,
open eucalypt forests with flat grassy
areas. Campfires are permitted in fire
rings and a bulk bin is provided near the
entrance road.
Swimming
Access waterholes along Broadwater
Creek from the day-use area.
Safety
Safety is our concern but your
responsibility (see page 15).
Stinging fish called bullrouts live in
the creek. Wear sandshoes or similar
footwear when swimming.
Access
Broadwater is about 45 km west of
Ingham. The final 16 km of road is
unsealed but can be accessed using a
conventional vehicle. Caution is required
as timber trucks use the roads.
Southern access
From Ingham, travel 27 km along
Abergowrie Road. Turn right at
Elphinstone Pocket Road and travel a
further 4 km. From here the route is
well signposted.
Northern access
Turn west off the Bruce Highway,
2.4 km north of Ingham. Travel 26 km
along Hawkins Creek Road then turn right
where signposted.
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