Mt Whitfield Conservation Park

Mt Whitfield is a forested range surrounded by urban development. Covering an area of 300 hectares, it reaches an elevation of 365 metres.

It offers many oportunities for nature based recreation , education and sport. A network of tracks allows a diversity of tropical flora and fauna habitats to be experienced.

Walking Tracks

1. Red Arrow Circuit – The 1.3 km long circuit, which takes less than an hour to complete. There are some steep sections with steps but the track may be negotiated by most people.

2. Blue Arrow Circuit - The 5.4 km long circuit, which takes 3 hours to negotiate and return. It is an rugged bush track with steep climbs and should only be attempted by fit persons. No water available.

See this map

Made by Cairns City Council

How to get there

To get there from Cairns proceed North along Sheridan Street (Captain Cook Highway), turn left into Collins Avenue. The entrance to Mt Whitfield Conservation Park is marked by a sign on the right.

This article is an extract from Visitor Information flier.