Danbulla National Park and State Forest

About Danbulla National Park and State Forest

Danbulla National Park and State Forest is a things to do venue in Lake Tinaroo, Queensland.

The park is home to National Heritage listed rainforests, plantations, and forests, offering walking tracks, picnic spots, drives, and lookouts. Visitors can explore the 28-kilometer Danbulla Drive, which takes them through natural forests and provides scenic spots for photography.

The park caters to different preferences, with options for seclusion or family entertainment. The Chimneys is a great picnic area for families, while School Point offers secluded camping sites for those seeking privacy.

Mobo Creek Crater is a short walk from the upland rainforest and offers a breathtaking view of nature’s forces. The Cathedral fig tree is another must-see attraction, providing scenic beauty worth capturing.

Lake Tinaroo offers exciting water activities such as swimming, kayaking, fishing, and water-skiing. Visitors can fish for the lake’s monster barramundi or catch red claw for dinner.

The best time to visit is between June and August when the weather is cool and dry. The national park is open 24/7 all year round.

To reach Danbulla National Park and State Forest Lake Tinaroo, it is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from Cairns. Visitors should take the Gillies Highway and then the Kennedy Highway, turning right onto Tinaroo Falls Dam Road.

Access to the park is from Danbulla Road. Visitors should exercise caution when driving on Danbulla Road, as it is narrow, unsealed, and has sharp curves and rough surfaces.

Caravans are not suitable for this road, as indicated

Good to know

• Type: Things to Do
• Area: Lake Tinaroo, Queensland
• Phone: 137468
• Website: visit ↗

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