Ivan Evans Walk — Attraction in Bayview Heights

The first part has a lot of very steep section that are very exhausting to climb up. Then you walk for a while on a road before following a small path through forest with another steep descent at the end. A pretty cool lookout with a view over Cairns and to the south, but apart from that I would not really recommend the track. It takes a long time (probably 4-6 hrs), is sometimes very steep and exhausting and not a very beautiful track (e.g. walking on the street and past...

UPDATE Oct 2025: Not much has changed, still a great hike with a nice lookout. Definitely gets the heart pumping, and gets a lot of energy out for the kids. Bug spray is a must though, mosquitos are very hungry here 🦟🦟

A great little hike, kids had a blast climbing, jumping and sure helped to get some energy out! A little high as you go up so definitely need to keep hands held the further you go. Good walk or jog, sure gets your legs...

This is a walk provided by the Cairns Regional council. Noted for a very steep grade in the climb. Should be no trouble if you are young and fit. The lookouts and peak area provide spectacular viess over Cairns and Tropical North Queensland. See Google maps for the ways to get to the track which starts in a residential area. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS WALK IF YOU HAVE HEART OR OTHER adverse...