Mount Whitfield Conservation Park Collins Avenue, Whitfield QLD 4870

Welcome to Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, located in the heart of Tropical North Queensland, Australia. This establishment is a true natural gem, nestled amidst urban development. As you step into the park, you'll find yourself surrounded by lush rainforests, interspersed with pockets of eucalypt forests and grasslands adorned with cycads. It's no wonder that this park has become a beloved escape for both hikers and locals seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

For nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park offers a plethora of opportunities for outdoor recreation and educational activities. As you embark on the two linked circuit tracks, you'll ascend the forested slopes, eventually reaching lookout points that offer breathtaking vistas of Cairns city and suburbs, Trinity Bay, the verdant coastal mangrove forests along the Barron River, the airport, and the stunning northern beaches.

We are committed to preserving and protecting our environment and heritage within the park, so we kindly ask visitors to follow the guidelines on caring for parks. Mount Whitfield Conservation Park was officially designated as a conservation park in 1989 and is jointly managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Cairns Regional Council, with a focus on nature conservation and nature-based recreation.

For comprehensive tourism information about all regions in Queensland, we invite you to visit Queensland Holidays. Additionally, just a stone's throw away from Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, you'll find the Cairns Botanic Gardens. These beautiful gardens provide another opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Tropical North Queensland.

If you're passionate about preserving Queensland's protected areas, we encourage you to contribute to the important work being done here. Your support helps us protect and expand our protected area system.

As we explore this land, it's important to acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land, the Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognize their deep connection to the land, sea, and community, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

At the Department of Environment and Science, we are dedicated to upholding and promoting human rights, in line with our obligations under the Human Rights Act 2019. We invite you to join us in our commitment to respecting, protecting, and celebrating our natural world and the diverse communities that call it home.