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national parks you have never heard of - but should make plans to visit","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/in/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Nature and Wildlife","url":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife.html"},{"active":true,"title":"12 National Parks you've never heard of","url":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_Chillagoe-MungoNationalPark_PompeiiCave_NaturalLandscapes_ReubenNutt_139321.jpg","alt":"Chillagoe Mungana Caves National Park | Lesser known Queensland national parks","title":" ","link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Danielle\t Reckless","resourcePath":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2024-08-23T07:54:14.480Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/s/sFtW-IQZu3K6kGRtkpU5/profile.profile.image","alt":"Danielle\t Reckless"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWe’re pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks\" title=\"National Parks in Queensland\"\u003Enational parks\u003C/a\u003E in Queensland. No doubt each and every Queenslander you speak to \u003Ca title=\"best queensland national parks to visit\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/queensland-national-parks-to-visit\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ewill have a favourite pick\u003C/a\u003E when the itch to escape to Mother Nature beckons.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut being the second largest state in the country, you can bet there are a few beauties that have slipped under the radar. From World Heritage listed tropical rainforests and near-fluorescent green lakes to wide, red deserts and mighty caves of the \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland\" title=\"outback queensland\"\u003EOutback\u003C/a\u003E, here are 16 lesser known Queensland national parks you should lace up the boots and explore.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Wooroonooran National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagedcf3684a-da88-42a8-8aac-598e6937d7d6":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_MountBartleFrere_NaturalLandscapes_ChloeTodd_142765.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_MountBartleFrere_NaturalLandscapes_ChloeTodd_142765.jpg","alt":"Views from summit of Mount Bartle Frere, Queensland's highest mountain | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagedcf3684a-da88-42a8-8aac-598e6937d7d6.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399653801/2021-tnq-mountbartlefrere-naturallandscapes-chloetodd-142765.jpeg","uuid":"4ed64c3f-bb6e-4cb6-b9aa-0713b15ae520","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EStalking the coastline from Innisfail to Gordonvale south of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/national-parks-near-cairns\" target=\"_self\" title=\"national parks near Cairns\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E, Wooroonooran National Park is a haven for adventure seekers. It’s home to gushing \u003Ca title=\"Josephine Falls near Cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f6cd5f1565045da2567-josephine-falls-wooroonooran-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ewaterfalls\u003C/a\u003E, foresty foothills, wild rivers, and mountainous peaks, including Queensland’s highest, \u003Ca title=\"mountain climbs near Cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/the-best-mountain-climbs-near-cairns\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMount Bartle Frere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMaking up a huge portion of the World Heritage-listed \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2629fd5f1565045da657c-wet-tropics-rainforest\" title=\"Wet Tropics World Heritage Area\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWet Tropics\u003C/a\u003E (one of the oldest living rainforests in the world), this is an oasis come summertime, with freshwater swimming holes hiding deep within its greenery.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the serious hikers, Queensland’s two highest peaks – Mount Bartle Frere and Bellenden Kerr – await, along with the historic Goldfield Trail and \u003Ca title=\"Walshs Pyramid\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5d77290b8da0d4b8423c7103-walshs-pyramid\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWalsh's Pyramid.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a less strenuous day out, cool down at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-freshwater-swimming-spots-cairns\" title=\"swimming spots Cairns\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBabinda\u003C/a\u003E Boulders, where the crystal waters of Babinda Creek weave their way between huge boulders to create large swimming pools.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Mount Hypipamee National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_MountHypipameeNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_@theconfidentmumoutdoors.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_MountHypipameeNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_@theconfidentmumoutdoors.jpg","alt":"Mount Hypipamee National Park | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399653840/2022-tnq-mounthypipameenationalpark-naturallandscapes-%40theconfidentmumoutdoors.jpeg","uuid":"5629a069-7042-41cd-9218-c6e866768fe9","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theconfidentmumoutdoors/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@theconfidentmumoutdoors\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_236178572":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe term ‘green like you’ve never seen’ isn’t thrown around in our tropical north for no good reason. You really do have to see Mount Hypipamee National Park, hidden in the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/atherton-tablelands\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Atherton Tablelands\"\u003EAtherton Tablelands\u003C/a\u003E, to believe it exists.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile it might be smaller than its flanking national parks, Mount Hypipamee packs a pretty incredible sight, thanks to a diatreme, or volcanic pipe, which was thought to have been created by a massive gas explosion. The core takes the form of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fb57b935fbe730df125-mt-hypipamee\" title=\"Mt Hypipamee Crater\" target=\"_self\"\u003EThe Crater\u003C/a\u003E, a deep-set lake covered by a striking green layer of native waterweed. For a glimpse, follow the easy 30-minute Crater walking track to the viewing platform, before heading back along the \u003Ca title=\"Dinner Falls\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5e000c2471ccd61003562b0c-dinner-falls\" target=\"_self\"\u003EDinner Falls\u003C/a\u003E circuit for a dip.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Girringun National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagede82c6aa-6500-494f-a5b3-cbe0fd322c03":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2019_TSV_WallamanFalls_NaturalLandscapes_KyleHunter_139050.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2019_TSV_WallamanFalls_NaturalLandscapes_KyleHunter_139050.jpg","alt":"Wallaman Falls, Girringun National Park | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagede82c6aa-6500-494f-a5b3-cbe0fd322c03.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399653862/2019-tsv-wallamanfalls-naturallandscapes-kylehunter-139050.jpeg","uuid":"04b345cc-450b-46b9-8bee-87bbf5a3e66a","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_912442154":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EYou’re going to need more than a day trip if you want to truly immerse yourself in the glory of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-girringun-national-park-wallaman-falls\" target=\"_self\" title=\"How to do Girringun National Park and Wallaman Falls\"\u003EGirringun National Park\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EComprising of five different sections from \u003Ca title=\"things to do Cardwell\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/best-things-to-do-cardwell\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECardwell\u003C/a\u003E down to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Townsville\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E, Girringun is known as the site of Australia’s highest permanent single-drop waterfall, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/chase-wallaman-falls\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Wallaman Falls\"\u003EWallaman Falls\u003C/a\u003E. The views from the top will take your breath away, but don't leave before hiking to the base: the rush of mist and power of the falls is unmatched from below.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a more serene soak, be sure to stop by \u003Ca title=\"Cardwell Spa Pool\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5dfff4b08c4ddcaa7bd8fbf1-cardwell-spa-pool\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECardwell Spa Pool\u003C/a\u003E. The minerals in these waters create a divine, milky-blue colour under certain sunlight, and it's a special spot to take pause within the rainforest. The pool is seasonal, with May to September providing the best water levels, while at other times it can be too dry to swim. The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/information-services/p-573be61e72773b84764a6d28-cardwell-visitor-and-heritage-centre\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cardwell Visitor and Heritage Centre\"\u003ECardwell Visitor & Heritage Centre\u003C/a\u003E is happy to help with your questions about water levels at the Spa Pool as well as suggestions for other great things to do while you’re visiting.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Blackdown Tableland National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image2113b471-4fdb-41a6-a654-37c21ed55790":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2021_CAP_BlackdownTablelandNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_@k3llymckinlay.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2021_CAP_BlackdownTablelandNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_@k3llymckinlay.jpg","alt":"Rock pools along Gudda Gumoo track, Blackdown Tableland National Park | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image2113b471-4fdb-41a6-a654-37c21ed55790.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399653900/2021-cap-blackdowntablelandnationalpark-naturallandscapes-%40k3llymckinlay.jpeg","uuid":"16b08b2a-8161-44d4-b57d-66782911f108","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/k3llymckinlay/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@k3llymckinlay\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1551767932":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EGood things come to those who get off the beaten track – and it couldn’t be truer than at little-known \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25efb7b935fbe730de1dd-blackdown-tableland-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Blackdown Tableland National Park\"\u003EBlackdown Tableland National Park\u003C/a\u003E in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Capricorn\"\u003ECapricorn\u003C/a\u003E. Around 2.5 hours’ drive from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/rockhampton\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Rockhampton\"\u003ERockhampton\u003C/a\u003E, on the traditional land of the Ghungalu People, Blackdown Tableland is filled with gorges, lookouts over sandstone escarpments, scenic waterfalls and rock faces displaying traditional Ghungalu artwork.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWalk the 4km return \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-56b262e07b935fbe730e28c7-gudda-gumoo-lookout-and-gorge-walks-blackdown-tableland-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gudda Gumoo track Blackdown Tableland National Park\"\u003EGudda Gumoo track\u003C/a\u003E to find some of Australia’s most inviting natural rock pools – but be warned, the water can be chilly! Be sure to stay a while to discover the national park’s other highlights, like Aboriginal rock art along the Mimosa Creek Cultural Trail and Goon Goon Dhina track, a 2.5km circuit from Munall Camping Area.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUse \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-blackdown-tableland-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Blackdown Tableland National Park\"\u003Ethis guide\u003C/a\u003E to plan your visit.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Eungella National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1841031890":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2022_MKY_EungellaNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_MarkFitz_150114.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2022_MKY_EungellaNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_MarkFitz_150114.jpg","alt":"Couple walking through a natural arch of a tree, in Eungella National Park | lesser known national parks Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1841031890.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399653952/2022-mky-eungellanationalpark-naturallandscapes-markfitz-150114.jpeg","uuid":"ef4ebafb-ef4f-4f49-a769-6924a375c39c","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_27896884":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ETranslating to ‘land of the clouds’ in the local Aboriginal language, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e072880253d74c45991-eungella-national-park\" title=\"Eungella National Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EEungella National Park\u003C/a\u003E will make you believe magic truly exists.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOften shrouded in mist, the cool, sub-tropical rainforest sits 1.5 hours west of \u003Ca title=\"Mackay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/mackay\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMackay\u003C/a\u003E in the highlands and is a frequent retreat for locals and visitors, with over 20km of \u003Ca title=\"best hikes near Mackay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/best-scenic-drives-and-hikes-around-mackay\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ewalking tracks \u003C/a\u003Eranging from easy 30-minute strolls to a full day hike. Eungella National Park is also one of the best places to spot the elusive platypus in the wild with the viewing platforms along \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/mackay/things-to-do-mackay\" target=\"_self\" title=\"things to do Mackay\"\u003EBroken River\u003C/a\u003E providing the best vantage points - \u003Ca title=\"Scuba dive with the platypus\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/scuba-dive-with-the-platypus\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eunless you gear up and go scuba diving among the rainforest.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESerious hikers will need no introduction to this park, as it’s the starting point of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/walking-hiking-adventure-queensland/mackay-highlands-great-walk-walking-trail\" title=\"Mackay Highlands Great Walk\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMackay Highlands Great Walk\u003C/a\u003E – a mammoth 56km trek that takes roughly three to five days to walk.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Undara Volcanic National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_915965567":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_UndaraVolcanicNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_BradNewton_148250.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_UndaraVolcanicNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_BradNewton_148250.jpg","alt":"Undara Lava Tubes, Undara Volcanic National Park | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_915965567.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399653973/2022-tnq-undaravolcanicnationalpark-naturallandscapes-bradnewton-148250.jpeg","uuid":"65389d1b-4cd5-4660-8f15-ebb63d88151e","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_505921864":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EHow many people can say they’ve been to a national park with 164 volcanos? Well, once you’ve visited \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fe2aeeeaaf773cf285c-undara-volcanic-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Undara Volcanic National Park\"\u003EUndara Volcanic National Park\u003C/a\u003E in \u003Ca title=\"Cairns & Great Barrier Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECairns & Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E, you can.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFormed by a large volcanic eruption approximately 190,000 years ago, the molten lava cooled and formed a hard crust, leaving behind a series of hollow tubes. Amazingly, the semi-evergreen dry rainforest has grown in the moist and sheltered entrances to the lava caves, ideal for wildlife and vegetation. Today, the lava tubes at Undara are one of the oldest standing lava tubes in the world.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can get acquainted with this natural wonder with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25dfcaeeeaaf773cf021d-undara-experience\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Undara Experience\"\u003EUndara Experience\u003C/a\u003E: there's tours that offer perspectives of the park by day and night, plus incredible bush accommodation to stay amongst it all. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUse \u003Ca title=\"How to visit Undara Volcanic National Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/how-to-do-undara-volcanic-national-park-in-4-days\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ethis guide\u003C/a\u003E to plan your visit. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. Girraween National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image50756fc9-f8f3-49f0-b861-49974b67d79e":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/web-images/2021_SQC_GirraweenNationalPark_LiamBrennan_DLT.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/web-images/2021_SQC_GirraweenNationalPark_LiamBrennan_DLT.jpg","alt":"Girraween National Park | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image50756fc9-f8f3-49f0-b861-49974b67d79e.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399653996/2021-sqc-girraweennationalpark-liambrennan-dlt.jpeg","uuid":"aecae2e4-42ae-4376-96dc-eb086755a66d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_499786111":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ELocated just outside of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25dab7b935fbe730dc404-stanthorpe\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Stanthorpe\"\u003EStanthorpe\u003C/a\u003E in Queensland Country, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/girraween-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"How to do Girraween National Park\"\u003EGirraween National Park\u003C/a\u003E is the place to go if you can’t decide between a leisurely stroll through the wildflowers or to set off on an adventurous day hike through towering granite formations. The choice is yours.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe signature peak in the park is The Pyramid, a bald steep climb to spectacular views and balancing rocks. Hike the trails to The Sphinx and Turtle Rock in time for sunset and you'll spot wallabies, kangaroos and echidnas along the way.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is the perfect spot for an evening picnic underneath a blanket of stars. Or, head back into town where the restaurants and cellar doors of the \u003Ca title=\"Granite Belt\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-queensland-country/granite-belt\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGranite Belt wine region\u003C/a\u003E await. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. Conondale National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_985522289":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2021_SC_BooloumbaFallsConondaleNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_RadleyWhite_141921.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2021_SC_BooloumbaFallsConondaleNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_RadleyWhite_141921.jpg","alt":"Swimming at a waterhole Booloumba Falls, Conondale National Park | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_985522289.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399654034/2021-sc-booloumbafallsconondalenationalpark-naturallandscapes-radleywhite-141921.jpeg","uuid":"e3143fbc-fd1d-4db1-8b2b-3601137fb4b6","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_297215251":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESeeking a new adventure on the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Sunshine Coast\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E? Head west of popular national parks like the Glass House Mountains or Kondalilla to reach the magnificent \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-conondale-national-park\" title=\"Conondale National Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EConondale National Park\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHeads up: high-clearance 4WD vehicles are needed to reach the day-use and camping areas, as all park roads require multiple creek crossings. But you’ll also find locals love to leave their cars at the park’s entrance and hike to hinterland happiness – granted, it’s a good couple of kilometres extra on top of the walking tracks of the actual park itself.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EConondale is home to many hiking trails, most notably the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/walking-hiking-adventure-queensland/hiking-trails-and-walks-in-queensland\" title=\"Conondale Range Great Walk\" target=\"_self\"\u003EConondale Range Great Walk.\u003C/a\u003E  It’s a challenging four-day, 56-km circuit through heavily forested valleys and ridges of both the Conondale National Park and Kenilworth Forest Reserve.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut there's also a range of easy tracks strewn throughout the open rainforest. The most popular is the trail to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-56b2624e7b935fbe730e2120-booloumba-falls-walk-conondale-national-park\" title=\"Booloumba Falls Walk\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBooloumba Falls\u003C/a\u003E, frequented by many hikers keen to cool off in the refreshing pool at the base of the falls.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. Diamantina National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1263266521":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/diamantina-national-park-charlotteallen027-1050x694.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/diamantina-national-park-charlotteallen027-1050x694.jpg","alt":"Diamantina National Park | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1263266521.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399654056/diamantina-national-park-charlotteallen027-1050x694.jpeg","uuid":"70c8f479-ccd7-4660-a5d6-ba4474430771","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1347634710":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt might be \u003Ca title=\"outback queensland road trips\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/outback-queensland-road-trips-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003E20 hours' drive\u003C/a\u003E from the coast, but \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e552cbcbe7073ad7cd7-diamantina-national-park\" title=\"Diamantina National Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EDiamantina National Park\u003C/a\u003E is worth it.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHeading south from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e502880253d74c45e26-winton\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Winton\"\u003EWinton\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e452880253d74c45d6c-boulia\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Boulia\"\u003EBoulia\u003C/a\u003E, north from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e4eaeeeaaf773cf086a-windorah\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Windorah\"\u003EWindorah\u003C/a\u003E or east from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e44aeeeaaf773cf07b9-bedourie\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Bedourie\"\u003EBedourie\u003C/a\u003E, this is outback terrain at its finest: rich red desert, stark limestone ranges, sandhills and unexpected glimpses of colour from bright flora and fauna lining the floodplains, braided channels and waterholes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile the drive out to Diamantina is a journey in itself, there are two tracks worth exploring when you get here: the Warracoota Circuit and Janets Leap, lookout for a bird’s-eye view of Diamantina Gates.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’re going to need to load the 4WD with everything you need and then some, because \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b265a0d5f1565045da8bac-diamantina-national-park-camping\" title=\"Diamantina National Park Camping Ground\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ecamping\u003C/a\u003E out this ways requires you to be completely self-sufficient. Watching the clear, starry night sky from here is more than worth the adventure. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. Main Range National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagedaa2c1e4-442a-45b7-b80b-619b428267da":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_MainRangeNationalPark_TheSteamers_NaturalLandscapes_@hikeandseek.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2022_BNE_MainRangeNationalPark_TheSteamers_NaturalLandscapes_@hikeandseek.jpg","alt":"View of The Steamers, a challenging hike in Main Range National Park | lesser known national parks Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagedaa2c1e4-442a-45b7-b80b-619b428267da.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399654077/2022-bne-mainrangenationalpark-thesteamers-naturallandscapes-%40hikeandseek.jpeg","uuid":"2d4ff355-d8d9-4660-8b57-14d1f6c3a8af","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hikeandseek/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@hikeandseek\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1384591270":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESet in the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-gondwana-rainforests-queensland\" title=\"How to do Gondwana Rainforests\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWorld Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests\u003C/a\u003E of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/scenic-rim\" title=\"Scenic Rim\" target=\"_self\"\u003EScenic Rim\u003C/a\u003E, around 90 minutes’ drive south of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane\" title=\"Brisbane\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b265a27b935fbe730e4bb1-main-range-national-park-camping\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Main Range National Park\"\u003EMain Range National Park\u003C/a\u003E boasts rushing waterfalls and distinctive mountain peaks, remnants of the ancient Focal Peak Shield Volcano which erupted 24 million years ago.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis national park has something for every explorer – the easy but spectacular walk to the base of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/road-trip-to-queen-mary-falls\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Queen Mary Falls\"\u003EQueen Mary Falls\u003C/a\u003E, rugged treks to icons like The Steamers or Lincoln Bomber wreck on Mount Superbus, or the multi-day trek along \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/walking-hiking-adventure-queensland/scenic-rim-trail\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Scenic Rim Trail\"\u003EScenic Rim Trail\u003C/a\u003E, where you can choose to forgo pitching a tent and instead retreat into Spicer’s luxury eco-accommodation at each day’s end.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E11. Paluma Range National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imageff5a8f2c_9e7c_4":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2022_TSV_EthelCreekFalls_NaturalLandscapes_KatiePurling_141745.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2022_TSV_EthelCreekFalls_NaturalLandscapes_KatiePurling_141745.jpg","alt":"Swimming at Ethel Creek Falls, Paluma Range National Park | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageff5a8f2c_9e7c_4.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399654117/2022-tsv-ethelcreekfalls-naturallandscapes-katiepurling-141745.jpeg","uuid":"1e8ba828-6cf3-46bf-aab1-76dffb42ad58","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1509651957":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen humidity hits, head for the misty mountains outside of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/townsville\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Townsville\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E to immerse yourself in nature’s playground, where wild swimming holes, natural rock slides, and cool waterfalls are surrounded by ancient rainforest.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPaluma Range National Park is considered the southern entrance to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2629fd5f1565045da657c-wet-tropics-rainforest\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Wet Tropics Rainforest\"\u003EWet Tropics World Heritage Area\u003C/a\u003E, and ideal for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/best-waterfalls-and-swimming-holes-near-townsville\" target=\"_self\" title=\"waterfalls near Townsville\"\u003Ewaterfall-hopping\u003C/a\u003E. Set off on a hike to explore \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-56b262e9d5f1565045da6941-jourama-falls-track-paluma-range-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Jourama Falls\"\u003EJourama Falls\u003C/a\u003E or more hidden Ethel Creek Falls, picnic and dip at Little Crystal Creek, and stay a while at Hidden Valley Cabins to make the most of your nature escape. Mountain bikers should time a visit for the annual \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/endurance-events/mountain-bike-trails-and-events\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mountain bike events queensland\"\u003EPaluma Push\u003C/a\u003E, where action-packed competition meets festival fun.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here, check out \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/national-parks-near-townsville\" target=\"_self\" title=\"national parks near Townsville\"\u003Ethese nearby national parks\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E12. Carnarvon National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imageff5a8f2c-9e7c-4ee1-956c-0fc52ec0f09a":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2022_CAP_CarnarvonGorge_NaturalLandscapes_ReubenNutt_151912.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2022_CAP_CarnarvonGorge_NaturalLandscapes_ReubenNutt_151912.jpg","alt":"Taking in the views from Boolimba Bluff lookout at Carnarvon Gorge | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageff5a8f2c-9e7c-4ee1-956c-0fc52ec0f09a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399654157/2022-cap-carnarvongorge-naturallandscapes-reubennutt-151912.jpeg","uuid":"2f915621-d890-481c-8c12-c01d070476de","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1320270213":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDeep in our \u003Ca title=\"sandstone wilderness queensland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/sandstone-wilderness-national-parks\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESandstone Wilderness\u003C/a\u003E, around 3.5 hours drive from Roma, is Carnarvon National Park. You've probably heard of its most famous resident, the epic \u003Ca title=\"Carnvarvon Gorge\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/carnarvon-gorge\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECarnarvon Gorge.\u003C/a\u003E However, many don't know there are three more sections which make up the rugged ranges of Queensland’s central highlands: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e562880253d74c45eaf-ka-ka-mundi-carnarvon-national-park\" title=\"Ka Ka Mundi, Carnarvon National Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EKa Ka Mundi\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e602880253d74c45fbe-mount-moffatt--carnarvon-national-park\" title=\"Mount Moffatt Section - Carnarvon National Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMount Moffat\u003C/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e55aeeeaaf773cf08f1-salvator-rosa-carnarvon-national-park\" title=\"Salvator Rosa Section - Carnarvon National Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESalvator Rosa\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach section has its own unique quirks and sights. Ka Ka Mundi has more than 30km of sandstone escarpments and plateaus to discover, Mount Moffat the highest plateau in Queensland and significant Aboriginal rock art, and Salvator Rosa’s crystal-clear springs add more than 10 million litres of water a day to the peaceful Louisa Creek and Nogoa River.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDepending on what kind of experience you’re after, whether it’s wilderness seeking or more relaxed exploring and \u003Ca title=\"carnarvon gorge with family\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/carnarvon-gorge-guide-for-families\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ecamping with the clan\u003C/a\u003E, it’s best to do a bit of research before making your way inland. If this is your first visit, be sure to \u003Ca title=\"hikes Carnarvon Gorge\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/walking-hiking-adventure-queensland/best-hikes-in-carnarvon-gorge\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ehike through Carnarvon Gorge\u003C/a\u003E too. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"guide carnarvon national park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-carnarvon-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EUse this guide\u003C/a\u003E to start planning.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E13. Crows Nest National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_926671516":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2020_SQC_CrowsNestNationalPark_KooninLookout_NaturalLandscapes_@channiemaree_discovers.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2020_SQC_CrowsNestNationalPark_KooninLookout_NaturalLandscapes_@channiemaree_discovers.jpg","alt":"Koonin Lookout, Crows Nest National Park | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_926671516.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399654195/2020-sqc-crowsnestnationalpark-kooninlookout-naturallandscapes-%40channiemaree-discovers.jpeg","uuid":"b6dc00aa-822d-4adb-b478-60e69fe2d013","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/channiemaree_discovers/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@channiemaree_discovers\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_63320967":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDiscover the little slice of national park paradise under an hours' drive north of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-queensland-country/toowoomba\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Toowoomba\"\u003EToowoomba\u003C/a\u003E. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e2e2cbcbe7073ad7a17-crows-nest\" title=\"Crows Nest National Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECrows Nest\u003C/a\u003E is understatedly beautiful, with refreshing swimming holes and relaxing walks navigating through the park’s granite outcrops and eucalypt forest.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETake the 2km walk to the lookout to witness water tumbling over the 20m-high granite cliffs at Crows Nest Falls (along the way make sure you stop in for a dip at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/waterfalls-and-waterholes-in-southern-queensland-country\" target=\"_self\" title=\"waterfalls in Southern Queensland Country\"\u003Ethese freshwater pools\u003C/a\u003E). But for the pièce de résistance, keep following the track to Koonin Lookout, where spectacular views out over the gorge - known as the Valley of Diamonds - and distant hills around Ravensbourne await.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E14. Porcupine Gorge National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_926671516_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2021_OUT_PorcupineGorge_Outback_NarelleBouveng_144755.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2021_OUT_PorcupineGorge_Outback_NarelleBouveng_144755.jpg","alt":"Mother and daughter at lookout viewing Porcupine Gorge National Park | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_926671516_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399654218/2021-out-porcupinegorge-outback-narellebouveng-144755.jpeg","uuid":"0702242e-4136-47d0-b38e-76f4586a8ac6","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1708366307":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EUp for an epic adventure? Road-trip west from Townsville along \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/driving-overlanders-way\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Overlanders Way\"\u003EOverlanders Way\u003C/a\u003E to get a taste of the true outback – and find an outback oasis along the way.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAround an hour’s drive from Hughenden, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25dbd7b935fbe730dc501-porcupine-gorge-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Porcupine Gorge National Park\"\u003EPorcupine Gorge National Park\u003C/a\u003E has been dubbed Queensland’s ‘Little Grand Canyon’. Its impressive canyon with ancient fossils etched into its walls, towering sandstone cliffs, permanent waterholes and thriving vegetation are a stark contrast to the surrounding outback landscape – and you can sleep among it all at Pyramid camping area.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5d141d8fa41e239b494b422b-fox-helicopter-services\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Fox Helicopters\"\u003Escenic heli flight\u003C/a\u003E is one of the most mesmerising ways to take in the sights and soar over parts of the park that are inaccessible to visitors, while the lookout and several hiking trails will lead you through this natural, living museum – keep your eyes peeled for new discoveries.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUse \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-porcupine-gorge-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"How to do Porcupine Gorge National Park\"\u003Ethis guide\u003C/a\u003E to plan your visit. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E15. Mount Walsh National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_926671516_copy_1031029668":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/2020_BDB_MountWalshNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_@rhysdunmall.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/2020_BDB_MountWalshNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_@rhysdunmall.jpg","alt":"Mount Walsh National Park near Bundaberg | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_926671516_copy_1031029668.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399654246/2020-bdb-mountwalshnationalpark-naturallandscapes-%40rhysdunmall.jpeg","uuid":"ef35fa03-1680-4ef5-b93b-30a2506013e6","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/rhysdunmall/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@rhysdunmall\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_207931962":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWant to discover an under-the-radar part of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/bundaberg\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Bundaberg\"\u003EBundaberg\u003C/a\u003E? Venture 80 minutes’ south to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e412880253d74c45d2a-mount-walsh-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mount Walsh National Park\"\u003EMount Walsh National Park\u003C/a\u003E, a haven for hikers and adventure-seekers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDominated by spectacular exposed granite cliffs and rock formations, experienced hikers (with scrambling experience, bush navigation skills and without a fear of heights) should set their sights on the grand Mount Walsh summit track, soaring 86 storeys above the scrub. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer to take in scenery without the sweat, picnic below at The Bluff Mount or pack your swimmers for the 3km Rock Pool Walk, which winds through hoop pine forest before following the creek sprinkled with rock pools and swimming holes. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E16. Chillagoe-Mungo National Park\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_926671516_copy_1425872337":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_ChillagoeCaves_NaturalLandscapes_CourtneyAtkinson_150797.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_ChillagoeCaves_NaturalLandscapes_CourtneyAtkinson_150797.jpg","alt":"Family exploring a cave on a Ranger-guided Trezkinn Cave Tour, Chillagoe Caves | Lesser known Queensland national parks","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/12-national-parks-youve-never-heard-of/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_926671516_copy_1425872337.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1724399654270/2022-tnq-chillagoecaves-naturallandscapes-courtneyatkinson-150797.jpeg","uuid":"4f765549-02ea-4590-a3f0-557a04e3dd42","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1867659069":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E400-million year-old limestone caves probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns & Great Barrier Reef\"\u003ECairns & Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E, but Queensland is full of surprises – and natural wonders, too.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocated two hours’ drive south west of Cairns, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fdd7b935fbe730df40e-chillagoemungana-caves-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park\"\u003EChillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park\u003C/a\u003E holds important natural and cultural significance, home to mind-bending rock formations and caverns, and Aboriginal rock art galleries.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERanger guided tours inside Donna, Trezkinn and Royal Arch caves operate daily, showcasing the magnificent hanging stalactites, stalagmites and flowstones that have formed due to dissolving limestone, land that was once a shallow sea. Hikers can explore the 9km return track to Royal Arch bluff or the 440m return to Balancing Rock on their own. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EReady to explore? Queensland's great outdoors is open to everyone, whether you're \u003Ca title=\"beginner's guide to camping in Queensland national parks\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks/camping-guide-queensland-national-parks\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ea beginner camper\u003C/a\u003E, ready to tackle a \u003Ca title=\"Great Walks in Queensland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/walking-hiking-adventure-queensland/hiking-trails-and-walks-in-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGreat Walk\u003C/a\u003E, or have grand plans to visit each of the \u003Ca title=\"Queensland World Heritage Sites\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/queensland-world-heritage-sites\" target=\"_self\"\u003Efive UNESCO World Heritage Sites\u003C/a\u003E found in this spectacular state.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_299319544":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_card_carou":{"maxNumber":20,"region":"","town":"","title":"You may also like ","componentID":"editorial-card-carousel_963533599","areaName":[],"notch":false,"goodToGo":{"src":"","alt":"","link":null,"quality":0.0},"publicClassificationPathKey":"national-parks","stamp":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/BOQE-2026-Stamp_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-card-carousel","button":{"label":null,"target":"_self"}},"spacer":{"paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"subscription_form":{"layoutVariation":"fullWidth","componentID":"subscription-form_1425280232","steps":{"birthday":{"submitFailLabel":"Something went wrong. 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