Bartle Frere Trail (West)

Towering above the fertile coastal plain 70 kilometres south of Cairns in Wooroonooran National Park are the highest mountains in Queensland, Bartle Frere (1622 metres) and its neighbour Bellenden Ker (1593 metres).

More than 8 metres of rain falls on the summit of Bellenden Ker each year and it has recorded 1140mm of rain in 24 hours - one of the highest rainfall intensities in the world.

The track heads through dense rainforest towards Bobbin Bobbin Falls, a good place for water supply. Past the falls, the steep ascent begins and elaborate root systems criss cross the path. As the altitude increases, the vegetation thins out. There are spectacular views as you reach open rocky outcrops past the northwest peak and the track gradient evens out. There is a small descent before coming to the West Campsite. The south peak and eastern campsite are further on across heathlands boulders.

 

Category: Scenic Drives and Walks