Wilderness Landscape & Natural Heritage
Herberton Range National Park is located in Far North Queensland on the eastern edge of the Atherton Tablelands, encompassing parts of the Herberton Range. The park protects an area of high-altitude tropical rainforest and open forest habitats, ranging from dense wet forest communities to eucalypt woodlands. Its mountainous terrain includes steep ridges, gullies, and creeks that support diverse flora and fauna, including several species endemic to this region. Historically, the range was important to Aboriginal peoples and later explored during early European mineral prospecting in northern Queensland. Today, the park is valued for its ecological significance and relatively undisturbed nature, making it a destination for visitors seeking solitude and nature immersion. Hiking is the primary recreation within the park, with access to a network of unsealed trails and old logging tracks that traverse the forest and ridge tops. The park’s landscapes are especially notable for their rich biodiversity, including rare bird species and native mammals such as the Lumholtz’s tree-kangaroo. Due to its remoteness and limited facilities, Herberton Range National Park appeals to experienced visitors and backcountry travelers looking for off-the-beaten-path adventure in a less frequented setting. Nearby, the town of Herberton offers resources and information for park visitors. The park’s conservation role includes protecting significant habitat for endemic and threatened species while contributing to the larger regional forest network of Queensland's Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
