Rainforest circuit track
Open to the publicDaintree National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land), Syndicate QLD 4873
- Bushwalking track
- 2.4 km
- Grade 3
- Natural
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Walking Trails in Cairns
Find 93 walking trails and paths across Cairns. Search by suburb or postcode, filter the list and get directions.
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Listings updated 2 October 2026.
93 walking trails and paths in Cairns
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White Rock Peak Walking Track
Open to the publicDinden National Park, Lamb Range QLD 4870
- Bushwalking track
- 2.4 km
- Grade 3
- Natural
- 1.1 km
- Grade 3
- Natural
- 6.0 km
- Grade 3
- Natural
Dubuji boardwalk
Open to the publicDaintree National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land), Cape Tribulation QLD 4873
- Bushwalking track
- Wheelchair accessible
- 1.3 km
- Timber
- 6.3 km
- Grade 2
- Unsealed
- 2.8 km
- Grade 3
- Natural
- 2.5 km
- Grade 3
- Natural
Manjal Jimalji trail
Open to the publicDaintree National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land), Syndicate QLD 4873
- Bushwalking track
- 6.2 km
- Natural
Marrja boardwalk
Open to the publicDaintree National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land), Cape Tribulation QLD 4873
- Bushwalking track
- Wheelchair accessible
- 1.1 km
- Sealed
- 1.8 km
- Grade 3
- Natural
Mount Sorrow ridge trail
Open to the publicDaintree National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land), Cape Tribulation QLD 4873
- Bushwalking track
- 3.6 km
- Natural
Wangetti trail
Open to the publicMacalister Range National Park, Macalister Range QLD 4871
- Mountain bike trail
- 8.4 km
- Moderate
- Unsealed
- 2.6 km
- Natural
- 3.7 km
- Natural
Cannabullen Creek Track
Open to the publicTully Falls National Park, Koombooloomba QLD 4872
- Bushwalking track
- 14.8 km
- Unsealed
Cattle Camp Lookout Trail
Open to the publicHerberton Range National Park, Wongabel QLD 4883
- Bushwalking track
- 1.4 km
- Natural
- 1.6 km
- Natural
- 4.6 km
- Natural
- 3.6 km
- Natural
Earl Hill Walking Tracks
Open to the publicEarl Hill Conservation Park, Trinity Beach QLD 4879
- Bushwalking track
- 5.4 km
- Grade 3
Hallorans Hill
Open to the publicHallorans Hill Conservation Park, Atherton QLD 4883
- Bushwalking track
- 1.2 km
- Unsealed
- 1.5 km
- Natural
- 1.6 km
- Natural
Mt Baldy to Yambi Mt turn off
Open to the publicHerberton Range State Forest, Atherton QLD 4883
- Bushwalking track
- 4.1 km
- Unsealed
Royal Arch track
Open to the publicChillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, Chillagoe QLD 4871
- Bushwalking track
- 2.8 km
- Natural
The Crater Walk
Open to the publicMount Hypipamee National Park, Upper Barron QLD 4883
- Bushwalking track
- 1.0 km
- Natural
Thornton Peak track
Open to the publicDaintree National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land), Noah QLD 4873
- Bushwalking track
- 10.7 km
- Unsealed
- 4.0 km
- Unsealed
- 1.2 km
- Unsealed
- 1.3 km
- Natural
- 4.4 km
- Natural
- 5.8 km
- Natural
TWIN BRIDGES (east Black Mt Road)
Open to the publicMowbray National Park, Mowbray QLD 4877
- Bushwalking track
- 17.4 km
- Natural
- 16.3 km
- Natural
- 1.9 km
- Natural
- 2.7 km
- Natural
Cardwell Range Track
Open to the publicTully Falls National Park, Koombooloomba QLD 4872
- Bushwalking track
- 14.3 km
- Unsealed
Lower River Track
Open to the publicDaintree National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land), Syndicate QLD 4873
- Walking trail
- 350 m
- Grade 2
- Unsealed
Blencoe Falls Lookout
Open to the publicGirringun National Park, Kirrama QLD 4872
- Bushwalking track
- 250 m
- Grade 3
- Natural
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- Kirrama4
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- Koombooloomba5
- Kuranda4
- Kurrimine Beach1
- Lamb Range2
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- Mamu1
- Mareeba14
- Mona Mona4
- Mount Surprise3
- Mowbray2
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- Upper Barron1
- Wairuna2
- Wenlock2
- Wongabel4
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AusPlay January to December 2025
Walking Participation in Queensland
- of Queensland residents aged 15 and over walked for recreation or exercise in 2025Australia: 50.2%
- 49.8%
- people aged 15 and over in Queensland
- 2.30million
- children aged 0 to 14 in organised walking outside school hours2.5% of children aged 0 to 14
- 25,000
- people aged 15 and over took part through a club, centre or other organiser3.9% of people aged 15 and over
- 181,000
| Participation rate, 2025 | Queensland | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| People aged 15 and over | 49.8% | 50.2% |
| Males aged 15 and over | 43.3% | 42.5% |
| Females aged 15 and over | 55.9% | 57.8% |
| Children 0 to 14 (organised, outside school hours) | 2.5% | 2.7% |
Source: Australian Sports Commission, AusPlay, January to December 2025, released 30 April 2026. Category: Walking (Recreational). State-level survey estimates. AusPlay does not publish participation for cities or suburbs. National figures