Nature escapes

North Burnett national parks

Chase sunrise lookouts, volcanic craters, sandstone gorges, and hidden rainforest gullies. Filter by region to uncover detailed guides for every national park in the North Burnett.

13 national parks (including nearby just outside the region)

In / touching North Burnett

Biggenden

Mount Walsh National Park

Scramble granite domes, picnic by Waterfall Creek, and watch raptors ride thermals above Biggenden farmland.

Scramble the granite Bluff for 360-degree views across the Burnett.
Wander through eucalypt forest alive with birdlife and spring wildflowers.
Cool off in Waterfall Creek rock pools after rain.
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Gayndah

Good Night Scrub National Park

Remote Burnett River ridgelines, dry rainforest pockets, and quiet 4WD tracks link to Paradise Dam and Mingo Crossing escapes.

Seek broad views over the Burnett River and Paradise Dam from ridge-top stops.
Spot glossy black-cockatoos, wallabies, and lace monitors along quiet management tracks.
Link a day in the park with paddling, fishing, or camping at nearby Mingo Crossing or Paradise Dam.
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Biggenden

Coalstoun Lakes National Park

Wander the rims of twin volcanic craters, scan seasonal lakes for birdlife, and uncover rare geology close to Biggenden.

Climb to the crater rim for panoramic views across Burnett farmland.
Spot black swans, herons, and spoonbills when the lakes hold water.
Learn about the area’s volcanic history via interpretive signage at the day-use area.
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Monto

Cania Gorge National Park

Sandstone cliffs, fern-filled gullies, and ancient rock art create an adventure playground just outside Monto.

Walk the Dripping Rock and Overhang circuit through lush rainforest pockets.
Climb to the Giant’s Chair lookout for sweeping views over Three Moon Creek valley.
Join a guided ranger talk during school holidays to learn about First Nations stories.
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Biggenden

Woowoonga National Park

Steep forested ranges, cascading creeks after rain, and quiet trails near Degilbo and Biggenden.

Climb rugged peaks for uninterrupted vistas across the Burnett hinterland.
Cool off beside ferny gullies and seasonal cascades after summer storms.
Spot glossy black-cockatoos, wedge-tailed eagles, and spring wildflowers along quiet trails.
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Eidsvold

Beeron National Park

Quiet sandstone and granite country straddling the regional border, with open forests, birdlife, and remote tracks.

Cruise quiet 4WD trails across sandstone ridges for panoramas over the Burnett River catchment.
Photograph spring wildflowers, grass trees, and granite pavements glowing after winter rain.
Pair your remote bushland adventure with heritage villages and riverfront parks in nearby towns.
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Eidsvold

Beninbi National Park

Small, little-visited park conserving open woodland and seasonal creeks near the Burnett catchment.

Drive beside tall ironbark and bloodwood forest on little-used shire roads.
Search for spring blossoms, native grasses, and butterflies after winter rain.
Combine the remote bushland feel with heritage museums and farmgate produce in nearby towns.
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Gayndah

Ban Ban National Park

Low-key woodlands and seasonal waterways south of Gayndah—an easy add-on to a Burnett road trip.

Stretch your legs among towering grass trees and flowering understory plants in spring.
Listen for honeyeaters, cockatoos, and kookaburras as you follow short roadside tracks.
Pair a highway stop with citrus tastings in Gayndah or camping beside Paradise Dam.
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Mundubbera

Auburn River National Park

Discover pink granite boulders, cascades, and quiet riverfront campsites in this compact park near Mundubbera.

Admire pink granite boulders glowing at sunset from the Gorge Lookout.
Camp beside the river and listen to night-time frog choruses.
Spot platypus and freshwater turtles in the calm pools at dawn.
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Mount Perry

Bania National Park

Explore quiet hoop pine forests, ferny gullies, and shaded creeklines hidden in the ranges behind Mount Perry.

Follow shaded trails through hoop pine and vine forest alive with bird song.
Discover cascades along the headwaters of One Tree Creek after rain.
Link your visit with the Boolboonda Tunnel and Mount Perry heritage trail nearby.
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Just up the road (nearby but outside)

Monto

Kroombit Tops National Park

Remote escarpments, WWII history, and cool mountain rainforests reward four-wheel drivers seeking solitude.

Drive the 4WD loop to Bomber Crash Site and Griffiths Creek picnic area.
Seek out rare Kroombit tinker frogs in misty rainforest gullies.
Gaze over the Boyne Valley from the Razorback and Boat Mountain lookouts.
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Monto

Bulburin National Park

Queensland’s southernmost tropical rainforest with cool creeks and mossy waterfalls just over the regional line.

Descend to fern-lined creeks where crystal-clear water tumbles over basalt boulders.
Spot rainforest specialists such as wompoo fruit-doves, paradise riflebirds, and delicate orchids clinging to tree trunks.
Escape summer heat with misty mornings and shaded picnic spots on the plateau.
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Biggenden

Wongi National Park

Tea-tree stained lakes, paperbark forests, and sandy tracks just over the eastern boundary.

Wander boardwalks and bridges around Wongi Waterholes where crystal-clear springs bubble up through white sand.
Camp beside the lakes under paperbark and she-oak forest listening to frog choruses at dusk.
Explore sandy forest tracks by high-clearance vehicle, linking lookouts and picnic areas across the park.
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Planning a longer escape? Pair these national parks with detailed town guides in the Explore section or build a themed itinerary from the Journeys hub.