Main Range National Park — Attraction in Tregony

Lizard Point in South East Queensland's Main Range National Park is a large shelf of rock upon which intrepid hikers can literally hike up a mountainside and over the summit of Mt Roberts to eventually sit, boil up the billy on their hiking stove, kick back, have lunch and rest a while - basking in the Queensland sun like lizards - taking in the spectacular views (which of course change, depending upon where one chooses to sit). It makes for either a strenuous full day return hike from Teviot Gap; a 3-day Through Walk from Spicer's Gap to the North, or a 2-day overnight hike, camping at tiny Lizard South Remote Bush Camp (which must be pre-booked & paid for via QPW), hiking up and out via Mt Superbus Shoulder or to the Superbus-Roberts Saddle via what's been called 'the middle ridge', then over Mt Roberts and out to the tiny campsite, with Lizard Point about a 10 minute walk beyond (where people are not permitted to camp, due to the sensitive nature of the environment). This is steep, remote country, and not for inexperienced walkers. Having a topographic map of the area is also a very good idea, plus enough food and water. If you've never been there it's certainly worth the effort. But if inexperienced as a bush walker, its advisable to go with someone with experience who has done this...

This review focuses on the loop trails in the Goomburra section of the park. This section has two good but basic campgrounds with toilets, non-drinking water and fire pits with bbq plate. It also has parking for day use. Permits are obtained online at Qld Parks & Wildlife. See my review of the Poplar Flats Campground for more information. There is no mobile reception at the camp or along the trails in this section of the park. There are three very good loop trails of varying lengths/grades. The shortest 'Dalrymple Circuit' is quite easy with clear paths, some boardwalks and good signage ... but does have a couple of creeks crossings via stepping stones. The Ridge Circuit and Cascades Circuit have lots of up/downhill. Both trails are excellent for the flora and scenery, they are well marked but can be tricky in parts with rocks, steep walks and loose / slippery material underfoot. Walking sticks are useful and you'll need water, food and...

Beautiful mountain range. I definitely recommend going on a hike here. Bellow is a list of my favourites.

Tracks accessed from Cunninghams Gap: Box Forest track [5 km] Rainforest circuit [1.6 km] Gap Creek Falls track [9.8 km] Palm Grove circuit [4.4 km] Mt Cordeaux track [6.8 km] Bare Rock track/Morgans Walk [12.4 km] Mt Mitchell track [10.2 km] Pioneer graves track [260 m] Moss's Well track [120 m] Governors Chair lookout [300 m] Heritage trail [3.2 km] Mt Mathieson trail [8.1 km]

Tracks accessed from Goomburra: North Branch trail [7 km] Dalrymple circuit [1.2 km] Cascades circuit [6.5 km] Ridge track [5 km] Araucaria Falls [3.6 km] Sylvesters lookout [940 m] Mt Castle lookout [960 m] Winder track [12 km]

Tracks accessed from Queen Mary Falls: Cliff circuit [400 m] Queen Mary Falls...