Goldfield Trail

Starting from Mulgrave River Forestry Road, Wooroonooran, this walk takes you to The Boulders Lookout and rock pools via the Goldfield Trail, exploring the rainforest of Wooroonooran NP along the way. This trail was used by gold miners that were travelling to the mining areas in Goldsborough Valley back in the time - hence the name Goldfield. As you walk along the same track that is now surrounded by beautiful king ferns, try to go back to their time and imagine what the environment used to look like then. The rainforest is home to many animals including boars(pigs) and cassowaries. There are multiple campsites, one along the way and one at each end of the track. You can stay the night and even make this a return trip if you’d like to. Don’t forget to pack your swimmers to be able to enjoy the rock pools along Babinda Creek, especially at the end. Expect to get your feet wet as four of the crossings are around knee-level. Sandals may come in handy. A decent level of fitness is recommended. You can bring secateurs to help you on the track, but remember to bring bushmans spray no matter what. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-17.2414181,145.7746386)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Bruce Highway, A1 Turn on to Riverstone Road, 52 then drive for 980 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gillies Highway, 52 and drive for another 5.3 km Turn left onto Goldsborough Road and drive for another 3.2 km Continue onto Goldsborough Road and drive for another 35 m Keep left onto Goldsborough Road and drive for another 13.7 km
Finish	(-17.3414146,145.8696475)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Mulgrave River Forestry Road(530 metres south of Goldsborough Valley Campground), head south along the road as you keep the river to your right. Stay on the said path and cross the East Mulgrave River to continue along the Goldfield Trail(Goldsborough to Boulders).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 7.7 km come to the "Mulgrave River Top Causeway Camping Area" (on your left).
	After another 110 m turn left, to head along Goldfield Trail.
	After another 5.9 km (at the intersection of Goldfield Trail & Green Cliff Falls Track) veer right, to head along Goldfield Trail.
	After another 4.2 km (at the intersection of Babinda Slides Track & Goldfield Trail) continue straight, to head along Goldfield Trail. After another 350 m come to the "The Boulders" (25 m on your left). After another 35 m pass the BBQ (10 m on your right). After another 10 m pass the playground (7 m on your left). After another 10 m pass the toilet (30 m on your right). Veer left. About 110 m past the end is "Boulders Lookout". About 130 m past the end is "Boulders Main Pool". Boulders Main Pool
	The end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Goldfield Trail

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	18.4 km
Time	5 h, 8 h to 2 days

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 2 on route, on average they are 6.1 km apart with the largest gap of 10.6 km.

Toilet: There is one 18.3 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	7.7 km	Mulgrave River Top Causeway Camping Area
Camp site	18.3 km	The Boulders
Toilet	18.3 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Atherton Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers near the coast, slight chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  15°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 28.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:20am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  15°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 27.
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  14°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 27.
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds easterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 30.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  15°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  15°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 22 September
  
  15°C → 28°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Wooroonooran National Park alerts
  Camping area water supply update: Goldsborough Valley section, Wooroonooran National Park
  Visitors are advised there is currently no water available from the taps in the camping and day-use areas within the Goldsborough Valley section of Wooroonooran National Park. Water is available at both toilet blocks, however it is not suitable for consumption and visitors should bring their own drinking water. Affected parks: Wooroonooran National Park; Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park
  Gas BBQ facilities temporarily out of order: Goldsborough Valley day-use and camping areas, Wooroonooran National Park (update)
  Gas BBQ facilities at Goldsborough Valley day-use and camping areas are currently inoperable. Replacement parts are on order and these facilities will be back in operation as soon as possible. Affected parks: Wooroonooran National Park; Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park
  Temporary partial closure: Goldfield trail from the Babinda Boulders to Mulgrave River camping area, Wooroonooran National Park (update)
  Due to a severe landslip caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, a section of the Goldfield trail is currently closed. Please see below for details: Affected parks: Wooroonooran National Park; Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park; Goldfield trail, Wooroonooran National Park
  Temporary closure: Goldsborough Valley section, Wooroonooran National Park (update 9 Sep)
  The Goldsborough Valley section of Wooroonooran National Park is temporarily closed. Affected parks: Wooroonooran National Park; Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park; Goldfield trail, Wooroonooran National Park
  Open with caution for high clearance vehicles: Bartle Frere access road (western trailhead), Wooroonooran National Park (update 30 Aug)
  The Bartle Frere access road at the western trailhead has reopened to high clearance vehicles only, and visitors are advised to drive with caution. During this period, visitors without high clearance vehicles can still access the Bartle Frere western trailhead by parking at Windin Falls car park off Gourka Road and walking in from this location. Affected parks: Wooroonooran National Park; Bartle Frere trail, Wooroonooran National Park
  Planned burning activities: Gadgarra National Park (update)
  Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and the Dulabed and Malanbarra Aboriginal Corporation (DMYAC) will be conducting planned burning in Gadgarra National Park from Wednesday 14 August 2024. Affected parks: Danbulla National Park and State Forest; Crater Lakes National Park; Wooroonooran National Park; Gadgarra National Park
  Temporary walking track closure: Wallicher Falls, Wooroonooran National Park (update 8 Jul)
  Following the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, Wallicher Falls walking track is closed until further notice. Affected parks: Palmerston (Doongan), Wooroonooran National Park; Wooroonooran National Park
  Visitor facilities update, Misty Mountains road and track network, Wooroonooran National Park (update 2 Jul)
  Please see below update on the status of visitor facilities within the Misty Mountains road and track network in Wooroonooran National Park: Affected parks: Palmerston (Doongan), Wooroonooran National Park; Tully Gorge National Park; Wooroonooran National Park; Misty Mountains wilderness tracks
  Access advice: No access to Cochable Creek camping and day-use area and Misty Mountains wilderness tracks from Cochable Creek access road: Tully Gorge National Park (update 21 Jun)
  The Cochable Creek camping and day-use area access road (H-Road) has been closed. Cassowary Coast Regional Council have closed the H-Road at its entrance point near the Tully River bridge due to safety concerns of a bridge structure along H-Road. Affected parks: Wooroonooran National Park; Tully section, Tully Gorge National Park; Misty Mountains wilderness tracks; Tully Gorge National Park
  
  Alert kindly provided by © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

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