Gayndah
Ban Ban National Park
Low-key woodlands and seasonal waterways south of Gayndah—an easy add-on to a Burnett road trip.
- Region
- Gayndah
- Location
- Ban Ban area, south of Gayndah (shared with Gympie region)
- Best for
- Short nature breaks on inland road trips
- Ideal season
- Late winter and spring for mild days and wildflowers
- Facilities
- None on site—services available in Gayndah and Goomeri
Park overview
Discover Ban Ban National Park
Ban Ban National Park spans the boundary between the North Burnett and Gympie regions, conserving open woodland, grass tree stands, and the headwaters of Ban Ban Creek.
The compact reserve sits beside the Burnett Highway, making it a handy nature break for travellers exploring Gayndah, Mundubbera, or the inland route to the Fraser Coast.
Park highlights
- 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.
Signature experiences
What to do in Ban Ban National Park
Choose from ranger-recommended walks, scenic lookouts, and hidden waterholes to tailor your perfect day inside the park.
Ban Ban Springs detour
Pause at historic Ban Ban Springs to read interpretive signage, then wander the adjacent woodland for photos of grass trees and bottlebrush blooms.
Woodland birdwatch
Bring binoculars and scan tree canopies at dawn for lorikeets, fairy-wrens, and raptors patrolling the Burnett Highway corridor.
Highway picnic stop
Pack local produce for a roadside picnic under eucalypt shade before continuing towards Gayndah or Murgon.
Plan your visit
Essential tips before you go
Be prepared for remote conditions and changeable weather. Use these practical notes to travel safely and make the most of your time in Ban Ban National Park.
Getting there
- Access from Gayndah by driving 45 km south along the Burnett Highway to Ban Ban Springs.
- Travellers from the south can link via Goomeri or Murgon before joining the Burnett Highway northbound.
Need to know
- There are no toilets or bins—carry drinking water and take rubbish with you.
- Roadside pull-offs are unsealed; avoid parking on long grass during high fire danger periods.
- Check Queensland Parks alerts for planned burns or temporary access restrictions.
Stay nearby
- Gayndah offers motels, caravan parks, and farm stays 35–40 minutes north.
- Camping is available at Mingo Crossing or Paradise Dam for travellers continuing deeper into the region.
Helpful resources
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Good Night Scrub National Park
Remote Burnett River ridgelines, dry rainforest pockets, and quiet 4WD tracks link to Paradise Dam and Mingo Crossing escapes.
Coalstoun Lakes National Park
Wander the rims of twin volcanic craters, scan seasonal lakes for birdlife, and uncover rare geology close to Biggenden.